AFCAT Admit Card 2023 OUT Live: IAF AFCAT 2 Hall Ticket Link & Exam Date @afcat.cdac.in

The job profile of AFCAT Flying Branch is given below:

• Operate and look after fighter planes with the combat.
• Transportation of ammunition tasks.
• Transportation of material.
• Air support and supplies.
•  Helicopters are in service for casual and emergency situations

The job profile of AFCAT Technical (Ground Duty) branch is given below:

• Maintenance of all technical tools and equipment of aircraft
• Making sure the technicians are being provided with the required equipment and tools for the job consisting of RADAR, Aircraft, etc.
• Handling of the aircraft service.
• Technical processes and management in the aircraft.

Candidates selected through AFCAT exam are offered the following privileges:

• Furnished accommodation
• Comprehensive medical cover for self and dependents
• Canteen, Officers’ Mess
• Loans at subsidised rates, LTC
• Leave Travel Concession. Officers in the Air Force are entitled to leave (60 days annual and 20 days casual) subject to service exigencies

The rank-wise salary of AFCAT exam is given below.

Reading the right books for AFCAT exam is one of the most important aspect of preparation. The best books enhance the knowledge of candidates regarding the chapters given in the syllabus. Candidates can clear the concepts of each and every topic by reading the best books for AFCAT exam. The best books also help candidates in building the writing skills. It helps in building the vocabulary and become more articulate and effective communicator. The ability to concentrate and focus for long periods is an essential part of preparation. Reading the best books for AFCAT exam will help candidates to focus on important chapters and topics.

Candidates must check the publishing year of the AFCAT books. Students must select the latest edition of books. Candidates should choose books that are easy to read. Candidates must select AFCAT books that are written in a simple language where students can understand the concept easily. They should nbuy books of renowned authors. Candidates must choose books that contain practice questions. 

Psychological test is conducted on Day 1 (Evening) and the Group Tests and Interview commence after the document verification for the next five days.

AFCAT reporting timing for the morning shift is 7.30 am. The reporting time for the evening shift is 12.30 pm.

There are total of four papers in AFCAT according to AFCAT Exam Pattern which includes General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. AFCAT paper duration is 150 minutes i.e two hours.

AFCAT online test is divided into four sections. The question paper of AFCAT comprises a total of 100 questions. The maximum marks allotted for AFCAT are 300. All questions asked in the AFCAT and EKT exams are objective type, and have multiple options. The question paper is made available in English only. Candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks to qualify for the exam

Due to heavy load at the server, at times the admit card page takes time to load. Candidates should not lose patience rather they should try downloading the admit card within certain interval of time.

The following details are printed on AFCAT 2 admit card 2023:

AFCAT admit card 2023 has been released online on the official website. However, the direct link to download the admit card has been provided on this page. The steps to download the admit card are provided below:

• Visit the official website of IAF
• Click on the admit card link on the home page
• Enter the required credentials
• AFCAT admit card appears on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout

Direct Link for AFCAT 2023 Admit Card: https://afcat.cdac.in/afcatreg/candidate/login 

The candidates can download the admit card through the candidate's login on the official website. The picture of the AFCAT login page has been given below for the candidates: 

AFCAT login page for Admit Card

The candidates can download the AFCAT 2 admit card through the link given below:

Direct Link: https://afcat.cdac.in/afcatreg/candidate/login 

IAF has released AFCAT 2 admit card 2023 on August 10. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required details. 

Candidates qualifying the online test are called for AFSB interview. The AFSB interview comprises several stages. Stage 1 of AFSB interview comprises Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and discussion test. Stage 2 of AFSB interview comprises Psychological Tests, Group Tests, Interview and Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test. 

In addition to pay, allowances are applicable based on the nature of duty/ place of posting and it includes Flying, Transport, Technical, Field Area, Special Compensatory (Hill area), Special Force, Siachen, Island Special Duty, Test Pilot & Flight Test Engineer, Area and Remote Locality Allowance, etc.

The important books for AFCAT exam are given below:

• AFCAT Self-Study Guide cum Practice Work by Kiran Publication
• The AFCAT Guide by Disha Publication
• AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) by Arihant Publication
• AFCAT Exam Guide1st Edition for Flying and Technical Branch by R Gupta Publication
• AFCAT Previous Year Papers and Practice Test Papers 

AFCAT Non-Technical syllabus is given below.

The mock test is released by the examination authority. Attempting a mock test, candidates are able to understand the functionalities of an online test. Besides, the mock tests also help candidates to improve their time-management skills. Candidates can analyse their level of performance and identify their weak areas. 

Training is scheduled to commence in the first week of July 2024 for all courses. The approximate duration of training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches are 74 weeks and that of Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments.

Candidates qualifying the online test of AFCAT are called for AFSB interview. The AFSB interview is conducted in three stages at different centres-Dehradun, Varanasi, Gandhinagar and Mysuru.

The tips and tricks to prepare for AFCAT exam are given below:

• A thorough understanding of the AFCAT syllabus and exam pattern is of utmost importance since it will help candidates to know the structure of the exam as well the important topics to cover for the exam
• Candidates must solve previous years' question papers to know the type of questions asked in the exam
• Candidates must attempt mock tests to improve speed and accuracy
• Candidates must be thorough with current affairs by reading newspapers

AFCAT previous years' question papers are the best resource to prepare for the exam. It helps candidates to know the type of questions asked in the exam. By practising the AFCAT previous years' question papers, candidates can improve their speed and accuracy of solving questions. They also learn time management skills.

Candidates are allotted centres as per their choice. Candidates should note that no request for a change of centre/ date/ slot will be entertained. In case of any eventuality, AFCAT exam centres may be cancelled. In this scenario, alternate centres will be provided to the affected candidates. 

The important topics for English language section are given below:

• Comprehension
• Error Detection in Sentence
• Sentence Completion/ Fill in the correct word
• Cloze Test / Fill in the blanks in a paragraph
• Synonym/ Antonym
• Idioms and Phrases
• Sentence Rearranging
• Analogy
• Substitution in a Sentence/ One Word Substitution

The important topics for numerical ability section are given below:

• Time and Work
• Decimal Fraction
• Profit & Loss
• Ratio & Proportion
• Average/Percentage
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time & Distance and Races (Trains/ Boats & Streams)
• Probability
• Area and Perimeter
• Mixture & Allegation Rules
• Number System & Number Series
• Clocks

AFCAT 2 admit card 2023 will be released today. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card will not be sent to candidates by post.

The distribution of questions in Numerical Ability section are given below.

The distribution of questions in GA section are given below.

The distribution of questions in English section is given below.

The important topics for Military Aptitude are given below:

Verbal Reasoning: The Verbal Reasoning section comprises the following topics:

• Series Completion
• Coding-Decoding
• Analogy, Classification
• Blood Relations
• Puzzle Test
• Logical Venn Diagrams
• Alphabet Test
• Ranking
• Time Sequence Test.

Non-Verbal Reasoning: This section comprises the following topics:

• Series
• Analogy
• Classification
• Mirror Images
• Water Images
• Embedded Figures
• Completion of Incomplete Pattern
• Figure Matrix
• Paper Folding

The tips and tricks to prepare for General Awareness are given below:

• Candidates must read newspapers, magazines, current affairs regularly inorder to get updated with the recent happenings
• Candidates must focus on important topics such as Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Sports, Science and Technology, Awards and Honors, etc.
• Candidates must take online quizzes and mock tests to check their knowledge and identify weak areas
• Candidates must make notes of important facts and figures for quick revision

The important topics for the English Language section of the AFCAT exam are Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of Correct Word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms, and Phrases.

The important topics for the AFCAT Numerical Ability section are Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time and Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams).

The standard of Numerical Ability questions is of Class 10 level. The standard of questions in other subjects is of graduation level.

Questions in the General Awareness section in the AFCAT exam are asked from History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc. Candidates must keep an watch on the latest national and international news for the Current Affairs. 

 To qualify for the next round of the selection process, candidates are required to score a minimum of 150 marks out of 300. However, a good score in the AFCAT exam depends on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the competition for a particular branch.

AFCAT job profile for Ground Duty (Non-Technical) post is given below:

• Administration of Air Traffic Controller and Fighter Controller
• Accounts of the department
• Logistics of the department

The job profile of Ground Duty (Technical) is given below:

• Maintenance of all technical tools and equipment of aircraft
• Responsibility for managing the technicians who are already qualified
• Make sure the technicians are being provided with the required equipment and tools for the job consisting of Aircraft, RADAR, etc.
• Technical officers must be able to perform aeronautical engineering, weapons, communication systems, avionics, etc.
• Handling of the aircraft service. 6- Technical processes and management in the aircraft. 

There is no limit to the number of attempts the AFCAT exam. Candidates falling within the prescribed age limit can appear for the exam. As per AFCAT eligibility, applicants must be 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course). The upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years (at the time of commencement of course).

The reporting time for AFCAT shift 1 exam is 7.30 am whereas it is 12.30 pm for Shift 2 exam.

Candidates are offered following types of Commission in AFCAT exam.

Permanent Commission (PC) for Men: Candidates joining as PC officers will serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank.

Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men & Women

• The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is 14 years from the date of Commissioning (Non-extendable)
• The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) SSC Officers is for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, and merit
• Grant of Permanent Commission (PC) is considered during the last one year of service subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, and merit

AFCAT exam is conducted by IAF to recruit Class 1 Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties for both Technical and Non-Technical branches. Both male and female candidates are allowed to appear for the exam.

You cannot change the exam centre after AFCAT admit card has been issued. You cannot take the exam at any other centre other than the one mentioned in AFCAT admit card. Candidates should carefully think before selecting AFCAT admit card in the AFCAT application form. Select only those test cities which are convenient to travel to. Candidates should choose the home city as the first test city. Candidates should not choose the test city that is far off from their home. The allotment of exam city depends on the examination authority. The examination authority tries to allot test city as per their preferences. However, in case of the unavailability of exam centres in the test city chosen by candidates, they are allotted to a different test city. There are cases where examination authority cancels the exam centres in case the number of applicants is less.

AFCAT exam will be conducted in the following cities.

Candidates should adhere to the reporting time in order to complete the entry formalities, including the frisking and verification process (biometrics, identification, and inspection of admit card, ID proof, photograph, signature, etc.) before proceeding to the exam hall.

Candidates are required to bring two passport-size colour photographs like the one uploaded during the online application. 

Candidates are required to put the thumb impression on the admit card in advance (at home) before proceeding to the examination centre. They need to sign on the same in front of the invigilators.

 The guidelines related to dress code are given below:

• Candidates need to wear slippers/sandals with flat heels
• Closed footwear such as shoes is not allowed in the exam centre
• Clothes with large buttons are not permitted
• Candidates wearing attire for religious purpose will be thoroughly frisked 

The marking scheme of AFCAT exam is given below:

• For correct answers, candidates score three marks. The score of candidates is calculated after deducting AFCAT negative marking
• There is AFCAT negative marking. One mark is deducted for every incorrect answer
• No marks are allotted to unattempted questions

t is not that difficult to crack AFCAT if candidates follow the right strategy for preparation. Before beginning with the preparation, candidates must go through the AFCAT syllabus because it will help them to know the topics to be covered for the exam. After completing the syllabus, candidates must attempt the mock tests to analyse the level of their preparation. The tips and tricks to prepare for the exam are given below: Gain complete knowledge about the syllabus and exam pattern Candidates need to solve the previous years' question papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam Candidates should be thorough with the Current Affairs Candidates should attempt mock tests Candidates must make a proper strategy for the exam based on the topics given in the syllabus

AFCAT exam is conducted for two hours whereas EKT is held for 45 minutes. There is no sectional time limit in AFCAT exam. The candidates are allowed to leave the examination hall after the completion of the exam. AFCAT exam is conducted in two shifts. Shift 1 exam is conducted from 9.45 am to 11.45 am whereas Shift 2 is held from 2.15 pm to 4.15 pm.

AFCAT admit card download link will be made available on the official website. However, the direct link to download the admit card will be provided on this page. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials.

The shift timings for AFCAT exam are given below.

There are total of four papers in AFCAT according to AFCAT Exam Pattern which includes General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. AFCAT paper duration is 150 minutes i.e two hours.

The salary structure of candidates selected through AFCAT is given below.

The stipend offered to men and women cadets during the entire duration of training at any of the Air Force Training Institutions is INR 56,100 per month (Starting pay in Level 10). On successful completion of the training, the AFCAT salary of candidates in the pay matrix of Commissioned Officers will be fixed in the first cell of Level 10.

The structure of AFCAT exam pattern is given below.

If candidates encounter any issues while downloading the AFCAT Hall Ticket, they should reach out to the AFCAT inquiry cell. In case of discrepancies, missing details, or spelling errors, candidates must report them to the relevant authorities with supporting documents. The concerned authorities will carefully review the information and make necessary corrections if needed.

AFCAT online test is divided into four sections. The question paper of AFCAT comprises a total of 100 questions. The maximum marks allotted for AFCAT are 300. All questions asked in the AFCAT and EKT exams are objective type, and have multiple options. The question paper is made available in English only. Candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks to qualify for the exam

AFCAT 2 2023 vacancy details are given below.

AFCAT exam will be conducted on August 25, 26 and 27, 2023. The test will be conducted online across various cities spread throughout the country. 

The following items are permitted and banned inside the exam centre.

The login window will be made available on the official website of IAF. In the login page, candidates need to enter email ID, password and captcha code.

Due to heavy load at the server, at times the admit card page takes time to load. Candidates should not lose patience rather they should try downloading the admit card within certain interval of time.

The following details are printed on AFCAT 2 admit card 2023:

AFCAT admit card 2023 will be released online on the official website. However, the direct link to download the admit card will be provided on this page. The steps to download the admit card are provided below:

• Visit the official website of IAF
• Click on the admit card link on the home page
• Enter the required credentials
• AFCAT admit card appears on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout

AFCAT admit card will be released soon by IAF. The admit card will be released online for all the registered candidates. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter email ID, password and captcha code.