AFCAT Application Form 2020 released @ indianairforce.nic.in Check the Application date, exam date and other details here

AFCAT Application Form 2020 released

The Indian Air Force releases the notification of the AFCAT Application Form 2020. Candidates who appeared for the post of for three branches namely Technical Branch (Short Service Commission and Permanent Commission), Ground Duty Branch (Short Service Permanent Commission), and Flying Branch (Short Service Commission)  can get their AFCAT Application Form 2020 notification from the official website indianairforce.nic.in.  The application forms opened now  The online exam will be held on 19 Sep 2020 and 20 Sep 2020. Now the  AFCAT Application Form 2020 for the Written Examination is available on the website mentioned. Get more details about AFCAT Application Form 2020 from our website. 

Check and download AFCAT Application Form 2020

Where to check the AFCAT Application Form 2020?

The officials of IAF (Indian Air Force) have released the Result for the various posts like Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and non-technical). The candidates can check out the below table to know more detail about the AFCAT Application Form 2020. 

How to check the AFCAT Application Form 2020? 

Stepwise procedure for downloading the notification AFCAT Application Form 2020 granted below. Candidates are requested to follow the below-provided instructions to download their AFCAT Application Form 2020 in order not to have any difficulty.

Step 1- Go to the official website indianairforce.nic.in

Step 2 - Search for the notice column on the right side

Step 3-  In the notice column, there will be the link for AFCAT Application Form 2020 notification

Step 4 - Now you can check your AFCAT Application Form 2020 Notification

When and Where does the Written Examination take place?

According to the officials, the Written exam will be held on 19.09.2020 and 20.09.2020. But the place of the exam will be notified later. The candidate can get more details about the exam and the place of examination on fresherslive.com. 

The candidates can check the below table for the details - 

When can the candidates get their Admit card?

The Details of the Admit Card for the AFCAT Application Form 2020 will be sent in their candidate’s registered mail id’s. Also, the candidates can visit the official website for the admit card. Our freshers live will be updating more details regarding AFCAT Application Form 2020s. The candidates can check our website for more details. Candidates can get the latest information related to the AFCAT Application Form 2020 from fresherslive.com.

What are the eligibility criteria for the AFCAT Application Form 2020 

Candidates eligible for the exam will ensure they meet all eligibility criteria for admission to the exam.

• Indian nationals may apply for the IAF test. 

• The age of candidates should be 20 to 24 years for Flying Branch via IAF and NCC Special Entry as of July 1, 2021 (born between July 2, 1997, to July 1, 2001). 

• For the branch of Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical), candidates should be between 20-26 years of age as of 1 July 2021 (born from 2 July 1995 to 1 July 2001). 

• The qualification for education varies according to branches. The basic qualification for education is that of graduation. 

• Candidates should note that only the Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation/ Higher Secondary Examination Certificate or an equivalent certificate on the date of submission of application will be accepted by the IAF and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.

• Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of course. Widows/ Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.

• Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the National Defence Academy, Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai, and Officers Training Academy Gaya but were removed on grounds of indiscipline are ineligible to apply.

• Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligible for AFCAT and if admitted, their candidature will be canceled.

• Candidates who have been convicted on criminal charges and those who are still stuck in a criminal case are not eligible to apply.

What are all the details to be filled on the IAF application Form?

The following details must be filled in the form by the candidates in order to apply for the AFCAT Application Form 2020- 

1. Sign Up format 

• Full Name (According to your 10th pass certificate with 50 characters Max)

• Fathers Name

• Mothers name

• Mail Id

• Nationality

• Mobile No. 

• Secret Question

• Secret Answer

• Captcha

2. Personal Information 

• Type of Entry (Applicant must choose any one of the following - AFCAT, NCC Special Entry, Meteorology Entry)

• Name of the candidates

• Father’s name

• Mother’s name 

Note: The above-mentioned details will be filled automatically from the signup data that were entered by th applicant

• Mail ID

• Secondary Mail ID 

• Nationality

• Mobile No.

• Candidate’s visible Identification Mark

• CPSS/PABT Status (The applicant must choose Pass or Fail)

• CPSS/PABT Batch NUmber

• CPBSS/Date of Passing

• CPSS/PABT Chest no. 

• CPSS/PABT attended at which Air Force Selection Board

• Do you have a current valid Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA?

• Are you serving Airmen of IAF?

• Select Rank in IAF

• Service Number 

• Current Posted Unit 

• Select Command 

• Select Gender 

• Select Marital Status 

• Date of Birth 

• Confirm your Date of Birth 

3. Qualification Details 

1. Level of Education (Choose one from the list)

1. 10+2+graduation

2. 10+2+Graduation+Post Graduation Diploma+

Why is the AFCAT exam 2020 conducted?

IAF is conducted for the selection of Group A for three branches namely Technical Branch (Short Service Commission and Permanent Commission), Ground Duty Branch (Short Service Permanent Commission) and Flying Branch (Short Service Commission) branches / NCC Special Entry / Meteorology Entry for courses beginning in July 2021. The selection process includes an online test and an AFSB test.

What are the documents required for the AFCAT Application Form 2020?

Candidates are required to bring the following relevant documents, which will be checked during AFSB testing

1.  AFCAT Admit Card

2. Original Matriculation/ Secondary School Certificate and Mark sheets issued by CBSE/ ICSE/ State Board. No other certificate will be accepted for verification of Date of Birth

3. Original Marksheet & Certificate of 10+2 (issued by the relevant Board)

4. Original/ Provisional Graduation Degree/ Post Graduation Degree Certificates and Mark Sheet of each year/ semester issued by University - only for verification of educational qualifications to check eligibility for the course. The provisional certificate issued by the college Principal is not acceptable. However, a Provisional Degree Certificate issued by the University is acceptable.

5. In case of final year/ semester students, a Certificate from the College Principal, clearly mentioning the following aspects annotated with proper stamp and seal of the Institution is required:-

• Name of the College

• Name of the University

• Discipline in which Graduation/ Post Graduation obtained

• Aggregate Percentage

• Likely Date of Declaration of Final Result (in DD/MM/YYYY Format)

• Two attested photocopies of each of the above-mentioned certificates

6. Original NCC Certificate (if applicable)

7. NOC from employers for candidates working in Central/ State Govt. or Public Sector Undertakings

8. Original valid Commercial Pilots’ License, issued by DGCA, if applicable. 

9. Inbound Railway Ticket/ Bus Tickets. (For refund of Travelling Allowance)

10. Candidates are also advised to bring twenty copies of recent passport size color photographs taken in light-colored clothes against a white background for documentation

What are the fees and other details for AFCAT Exam 2020?

It is always important to know the other details before applying for the exam or any other post. Thus the following details will help the candidate to apply a successful application for AFCAT 2020.

1. AFCAT Fee cost Rs. 250

2. If the details submitted by the applicants are found to be inaccurate, the candidate's application will be cancelled

3. Applicants are advised to review all the information given before submitting the fee, no correction will be permitted after submission of the invoice

4. If multiple applications are submitted, the application that has recently been registered against a specific Aadhaar number will be considered for the admission card

5. The fees submitted by the applicant are non-refundable

Mode of payment- 

1. After submitting the application form, the candidate will be redirected to the payment page.

2. Applicants will have to request a sum of INR 250/-as application fees for the AFCAT 2020 exam.

3. Applicants may choose any mode of payment, such as credit card, debit card or Net Banking, while paying the AFCAT 2020 application fee.

What will be the process of Training in IAF? 

Candidates who are recommended and found to be medically fit by the appropriate medical facility are strictly described for training on the merit and availability of vacancies in different branches / sub-branches.

Date and Duration of Training - 

The first week of training is scheduled for all courses from Jul 2021. The estimated time of flight and ground service instruction (Technical) industries are 74 weeks and the Ground Service divisions are Air Force Training Institutions for 52 weeks.

Physical Conditioning - 

It is advised to retain prospective candidates’ strong physical health for adjusting to AFA physical activity like running, swimming, climbing, and other forms of physical exercise/conditioning subject to mandatory educational exams. Candidates should remain in good standing physical condition by following the routine under the following:- 

1. Running: up to 4 Km. in 15 minutes

2. Skipping

3. Push ups & Sit-ups: Minimum 20 each

4.  Chin-ups: 08

5. Rope Climbing: 3 to 4 meters

6. Swimming (25 m)

When does the Airforce exam will be held?

As per the official notice, the IAF (Indian Air Force)  Exam will be held on 19.09.2020 and 20.09.2020. The candidates who have applied for the post can start the preparations for the AFCAT Application Form 2020. 

About IAF (Indian Air Force)

The Indian Air Force was officially set up on 8 October 1932. Its first ac flight took place on 01 Apr 1933. It had the strength of six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (literally, air soldiers). The aircraft inventory consisted of four Westland Wapiti IIA military co-operation biplanes at Drigh Road as the "A" Flight nucleus of the planned No.1 (Army Co-operation) Squadron.