AFCAT Exam Day Guidelines 2024: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct the AFCAT 2 2024 exam on August 9, 10 and 11, 2024. AFCAT 2 exam day guidelines 2024 are mentioned in the admit card. The exam day guidelines comprise dos and don'ts related to the exam such as exam timings, dress code, items prohibited inside the exam centre, items allowed inside the exam centre. Scroll down to read more details on AFCAT 2 exam day guidelines 2024.
AFCAT Exam Day Guidelines
AFCAT Exam Day Guidelines 2024: Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to conduct AFCAT 2 2024 exam on August 9, 10 and 11, 2024. The details related to the AFCAT exam day guidelines were released along with the admit card. The exam day guidelines highlight the dos and don'ts related to the exam. The exam day guidelines carries information related to the dress code, items prohibited inside the exam centre, items allowed inside the exam centre, reporting time, etc. Candidates appearing for the AFCAT 2 2024 must adhere to the exam day guidelines laid down by the examination authority. It is important to carry the admit card along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. In this article, we have provided AFCAT exam day guidelines 2024.
AFCAT Shift Timings 2024
Candidates can check below the exam timings of AFCAT 2024:
| Activity | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting time | 7.30 am | 12.30 pm |
| Verification of admit card & ID Proof, Biometrics, Photo/ Thumb Impression/ Sign on Attendance Sheet & candidate seating in exam hall | 7.30 am to 9.30 am | 12.30 am to 2 pm |
| Reading of instructions by candidates | 9.30 am to 9.45 am |
2 pm to 2.15 pm |
| AFCAT exam | 9.45 am to 11.45 am | 2.15 pm to 4.15 pm |
| Reading of instructions by candidates for EKT | NA | 4.15 pm to 4.30 pm |
| EKT | NA | 4.30 pm to 5.15 pm |
AFCAT Exam Day Guidelines 2024: Instructions for Candidates
Candidates can check below AFCAT exam day guidelines:
- Candidates are required to report to the exam centre in batches from 07:30 am onwards (for the first Shift) and 12:30 pm onwards (for the second Shift) as per the time slot mentioned in the admit card
- Any request for change of exam centre or date of exam will not be entertained
- Candidates are required to put only the thumb impression on the admit card in advance, before proceeding to the exam centre. Signatures on the admit card are to be endorsed in front of the invigilator(s)
- Candidates must reach AFCAT exam centre as per the reporting time for frisking, verification process, biometrics, identification and inspection of admit card, ID proof, photograph, signature, etc.
- Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the location of the exam centre in advance and ensure that they report in time
- Candidates need to take back-to-back printout of AFCAT admit card 2024.
- Candidates need to bring the following things to AFCAT exam centre:
- AFCAT admit card
- Candidate’s Aadhaar Card
- Another valid photo identity card such as PAN card/passport/Driving License/Voter’s ID card or any other valid photo identity proof with details of name, father’s name and date of birth
- Two passport size colour photographs
- Ballpoint pen (blue or black) for signing on the attendance sheet and rough work
8. Barred Items
The following items are prohibited inside the exam centre premises:
- Blue tooth device, communication/ electronic/ digital/ wireless devices such as calculators, docupen, electronic watches with facilities of calculator, cellular phone, memory card/ stick, pager, organizer, personal digital assistant(PDA), concealed microphone or camera, earphones, radio, headset, walkman, recorder, translator, etc
- Pencil-box, book, geometry box, paper, log tables, clip board, slide rule, etc.
- Personal items such as wristwatch/wristband, bracelets, handbags, ornaments, wallet, purse, head gear, scarf, goggles, jacket, eatables items, etc.
9: Dress Code
- 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
10. Candidate’s colour photograph will be taken during verification process. Candidates are required to put the thumb impression on the admit card in advance (at home) before proceeding to the examination centre and to sign on the same in front of the invigilators.
11. Candidates will be allowed to leave the exam hall after completion of AFCAT/EKT
12. For rough work, A4 size sheet will be kept at each candidate's desk. Additional sheets will be provided to candidates on demand. Candidates are required to write name and particulars on the rough sheets and drop the same in the drop box/handover to the staff before leaving the exam hall
For EKT Candidates Only
- After AFCAT paper, candidates registered for EKT will continue to be seated in the exam hall for appearing in the EKT
- Candidates are required to attempt the EKT question paper as per the stream mentioned in the admit card
AFCAT Exam Day Guidelines: COVID-19 Protocols
In view of COVID-19 pandemic, candidates need to follow the guidelines given below:
- Candidates are required to follow social distancing in the exam centre
- There will be a gap between two seats
- Ropes will be put outside the exam centre such that only 20 girls and 20 boys are given entry at a time
- Markings will be made on the floor to ensure that candidates maintain social distancing while in the queue
- All candidates must fill the self-declaration form before going to the exam centre
- The staff will check the body temperature of the candidates using the thermal gun
- Candidates will have to sanitise/wash their hands before entering the examination hall
- Candidates carry personal hand sanitiser of 50 ml and transparent water bottle
- Candidates are required to sanitize their hands before and after the use of PC
- Candidates must drop the rough sheets in the drop boxes after displaying them to the staff
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| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | |||||
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AFCAT | Flying | 18 | 12 | |||||
AFCAT Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 88 | 23 | |||||
AE (M) | 36 | 09 | ||||||
AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical | Admin | 43 | 03 | |||||
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Accounts | 10 | 11 | ||||||
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Ground Duty Non Technical | Weapon Systems WS Branch | 14 | 02 | |||||
Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 08 | 02 | |||||
NCC Special Entry | Flying |
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| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | |||||
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AFCAT Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 95 | 27 | |||||
AE (M) | 53 | 14 | ||||||
AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical | Admin | 42 | 11 | |||||
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