Step 1: Check Eligibility

• Age: Must be between 20 to 24 years (varies slightly by branch)
• Educational Qualification:
  • Flying Branch: Graduation with Physics and Maths at 10+2 or BE/B.Tech
  • Technical Branch: BE/B.Tech in Engineering disciplines
  • Ground Duty: Graduation or Post Graduation in specified subjects
• Physical Fitness: Medical standards per IAF norms

Step 2: Register on Official Website

• Visit https://afcat.cdac.in
• Click on ‘Apply Online’ for AFCAT 02/2025
• Fill in basic personal details to create your profile (email, phone, name, DOB)
• Verify through OTP sent to email and phone

Step 3: Fill Application Form

• Log in with your credentials
• Complete the detailed application form with:
  • Personal details (address, parents’ info)
  • Educational qualifications
  • Choice of branch (Flying/Technical/Ground Duty)
  • Upload scanned photo and signature as per specifications (usually JPG/JPEG, size ~10-50KB)
• Review all details carefully

Step 4: Pay Application Fee

• Pay INR 250 (General/OBC) online via debit/credit card or net banking
• SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from fee
• Keep receipt/transaction ID for future reference

Step 5: Submit Application and Print

• Submit the final application form
• Download and print the confirmation page and application form copy for your records
• No need to send any physical documents at this stage

Step 6: Download Admit Card

• Admit card will be available online a couple of weeks before exam
• Download and print it to carry on exam day

Eligibility Summary (Check Before Applying)