How to Prepare for AFSB Interview? Tips & Tricks to Crack AFSB Stages
Air Force Common Admission Test 2025 ( AFCAT )
Exam On - 22 Feb '25 - 23 Feb '25
AFSB interview is conducted for candidates who qualify the online test of AFCAT. Read this article to check AFSB interview preparation tips.
How to Prepare for AFSB Interview?
AFSB interview is conducted for candidates who qualify the online test of AFCAT. AFSB interview is conducted to test the mental and physical strength of the candidates. AFSB interview involves Group tasks and Psychological tests. The interview process assesses psychological evaluation of personality. AFSB interview is conducted at Dehradun, Mysore, Gandhinagar, Varanasi and Guwahati. AFSB interview is bit tough to crack. Therefore, candidates need to prepare well for the interview round. Candidates need to focus on improving their reasoning skills, leadership qualities, physical strengths. The performance in the AFSB interview is counted for the final merit list. In this article, we have provided how to prepare for AFSB interview.
AFSB Interview: Different Stages
At the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), candidates have to undergo following tests in order to ascertain your suitability and gauge their potential as an Officer in the Indian Air Force.
Stage 1 Testing
- Officer Intelligence rating Test
- Picture perception and Discussion Test
Stage 1 is a screening test. Those who qualify Stage 1 are eligible to undergo Stage 2 testing. Stage 1 disqualified candidates are routed back after announcement of results.
Stage 2 Testing
All Stage 2 qualified candidates of AFCAT undergo following tests as part of Stage 2 testing during next the four to five days. Fifth day is for CPSS testing (Flying branch).
- Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a Psychologist
- Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor activities that are a combination of mental and physical work
- Interview involves a personal conversation with an Interviewing Officer
- Candidates who have applied for flying branch and have been recommended, will also have to undergo Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test
Stage 3 Medical Test
If candidates are recommended by the Selection Board, they are sent for the medical examination either at Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru.
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How to Prepare for AFSB Interview 2022?
During AFSB interview, basic questions like educational background and family are asked. Some of the AFSB interview preparation tips are given below:
- Candidates should read newspaper daily. It helps to improve communication skills and current affairs
- Candidates should learn some basic things about Indian Air Force such as ranks, missiles, commands and aircraft
- Since Officer Intelligent Rank (OIR) test comprise Non-Verbal/Verbal Reasoning skill test, they should solve the maximum number of questions from figure embedded, series completion and odd figure out
- Candidates should start practicing writing stories as it is required for Picture Perception Test
- Candidates should work upon building the confidence
- Exercise daily to stay fit and build stamina inorder to perform in GTO tests
- Practice OIR Test and PPDT at least four to five as it is the first step towards selection
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Best Books to Prepare for AFSB Interview
The best books to prepare for AFSB interview are given below:
| Book | Author |
|---|---|
| SSB interview: The Complete Guide |
NK Natarajan |
| Manorama Yearbook |
Mammen Mathew |
| AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) Exam Guide: For Flying and Technical Branch (Popular Guide) |
R Gupta |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
Yes, you can write the AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) after completing your engineering, but only if you have a full-fledged engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech). AFCAT eligibility for technical branches requires a minimum of 60% in a bachelor's degree in engineering. A Diploma alone doesn't qu
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Scoring above the cut off is esstential as it qualifies you for the next stage of the selection process, which is the AFSB interview. However, merely clearing the cutoff does not guarantee selection; a higher score can improve your chances of advancing in the merit list.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a month ago
AFCAT score is a crucial initial screening criterion. Alongside the AFCAT score, factors like performance in the AFSB interview, medical fitness, educational qualifications, and available vacancies determine your final position in the merit list.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a month ago
Achieving a good score in AFCAT is important because it increases your chances of qualifying for the AFSB interview. The scores enhances your position in the merit list. This improves the likelihood of selection. This boosts your confidence for subsequent selection stages.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a month ago
To be eligible for the AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test), you need to meet specific academic criteria based on the branch you are applying for:
For Flying Branch:
- You must have scored at least 50% marks each in Mathematics and Physics in 10+2.
- You should also have a bachelor's degree (minimum 3 y
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates can calculate the probable scores using the AFCAT answer key in the following way:
- For correct answers, candidates score three marks
- One mark is deducted for every incorrect answer
- No marks are allotted to unattempted questions
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a month ago
Candidates can choose the best books for AFCAT exam in the following way:
- Check the publishing year of the AFCAT books. Students must select the latest edition of books.
- Choose books that are easy to read.
- Select AFCAT books that are written in a simple language where students can understand the concep
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 months ago
AFCAT 1 2024 vacancy break-up is given below.
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AFCAT | Flying | 28 | 10 | 38 |
AFCAT Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 104 | 11 | 125 |
AE (M) | 45 | 05 | 50 | |
AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical | Admin | 44 | 06 | 50 |
LGS | 11 | 02 | 13 | |
Accounts | 11 | 02 | 13 | |
Ground Duty Non Technical | Education | 08 | 02 | 10 |
Ground Duty Non Technical | Weapon Systems WS Branch | 15 | 02 | 17 |
Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 09 | 02 | 11 |
NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | ||
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
AFCAT 2 2024 vacancy break-up is given below.
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AFCAT | Flying | 18 | 12 | |||||
AFCAT Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 88 | 23 | |||||
AE (M) | 36 | 09 | ||||||
AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical | Admin | 43 | 03 | |||||
LGS | 13 | 14 | ||||||
Accounts | 10 | 11 | ||||||
Ground Duty Non Technical | Education | 07 | 02 | |||||
Ground Duty Non Technical | Weapon Systems WS Branch | 14 | 02 | |||||
Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 08 | 02 | |||||
NCC Special Entry | Flying |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
AFCAT 1 vacancy break-up is given below:
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AFCAT | Flying | 21 | 9 | |||||
AFCAT Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 95 | 27 | |||||
AE (M) | 53 | 14 | ||||||
AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical | Admin | 42 | 11 | |||||
LGS | 13 | 3 | ||||||
Accounts | 11 | 2 | ||||||
Ground Duty Non Technical | Education | 07 | 02 | |||||
Ground Duty Non Technical | Weapon Systems WS Branch | 14 | 03 | |||||
Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 07 | 02 | |||||
NCC Special Entry | Flying |
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Contributor-Level 10
Can I write AFCAT exam after completing engineering?