Indian Air Force invites online application for both male and female aspirants to join in flying and ground duty (technical and non-technical) branches through AFCAT 2019. The eligibility criteria are different for both of the branches. But the basic criteria is that a candidate should be a citizen of India. 

• AFCAT (August Session) 2019 is scheduled to be held on August 24 and 25 on online mode. 
• AFCAT Application Form is available from June 1 onwards. Candidates can apply latest by June 30, 2019. 
• The syllabus will be of graduation level, except question under numerical ability section. Check AFCAT Syllabus

Read on to know detailed eligibility for AFCAT Exam in terms of nationality, age, branch-wise and qualification wise. 

AFCAT Eligibility: Age and Marital Status

Flying Branch through AFCAT/ NCC Entry:

• Candidates must be 20 to 24 years as on July 1, 2020 i.e. born between July 2, 1996 to July 1, 2000 (both dates inclusive).
• Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between July 2, 1994 to July 1, 2000 (both dates inclusive).

Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch:

• Candidates must be 20 to 26 years as on July 1, 2020 i.e. born between July 2, 1994 to January 1, 2000 (both dates inclusive).

Marital Status:

• 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 not eligible for the exam.
• A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application though successful at SSB or medical will not be eligible for training.
• A candidate who marries during the period of training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government.
• Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live out with family.

Acceptable Date of Birth: 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.

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AFCAT Educational Qualification

AFCAT Eligibility for Flying Duty

• Candidates must have scored a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level. (AND)
• Graduation with a minimum of three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. (OR)
• BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. (OR)
• Cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent

AFCAT Eligibility for Ground Duty (Technical)

1. Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}

• A minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level (AND)
• A minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University (OR)
• Cleared Sections A and B exam of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership exam of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-

Communication Engineering	Computer Engineering/Technology	Computer Engineering & Application
Computer Science and Engineering/Technology	Electrical and Computer Engineering	Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical Engineering	Electronics Engineering/ Technology	Electronics Science and Engineering
Electronics	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Electronics and Computer Science
Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering	Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave)	Electronics and Computer Engineering
Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering	Electronics Instrument & Control	Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering
Instrumentation & Control Engineering	Instrument & Control Engineering	Information Technology

1. Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}

• A minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level (AND)
• A minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university (OR)
• Cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-

Aerospace Engineering	Aeronautical Engineering	Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Mechanical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering and Automation	Mechanical Engineering (Production)
Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance)	Mechatronics	Industrial Engineering

AFCAT Eligibility for Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

The eligibility differs as per the departments, the same are listed below:

• Administration & Logistics: Graduate Degree (min. three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
• Accounts: B.Com Degree (Minimum three years degree course) from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
• Education: MBA/ MCA or MA/ MSc degree in English/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Statistics/ International relations/ International Studies/ Defence Studies/ Psychology/ Computer Science/ IT/ Management/ Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relation with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.
• NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch): NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate acquired on or after 01 Jan 17 is mandatory. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2. Graduates with a minimum of three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. (OR) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. 
• Meteorology: Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream/ Mathematics/ Statistics/Geography/Computer Applications/Environmental Science/ Applied Physics/ Oceanography/Meteorology/Agricultural Meteorology/Ecology & Environment /Geophysics/Environmental Biology with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together (Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation Level with a minimum of 55% marks in each).

Note: LLB qualified and integrated/ dual degree candidates may get an opportunity to be employed on legal duties of the IAF (after commissioning).

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AFCAT Physical Criteria

To apply for AFCAT, the basic criteria for candidates is to be physically and mentally fit. Candidates are advised to get themselves examined medically before filling AFCAT Application Form, so as to avoid rejections at a later stage. Additionally, candidates must be free from any disease or disability.

Height and Weight Eligibility for AFCAT

Below are the height and weight eligibility standards for male and female candidates for any position of Indian Air Force. Note that the acceptable weight will be ± 10% of the average weight mentioned below

Height and Weight Eligibility for Male Candidate

Height in cm	Weight Based on the Age Range
	15-17 Yrs.	18-22 Yrs.	23- 27 Yrs.	28- 32 Yrs.	33-37 Yrs.
152	46	47	50	54	54
153	47	47	51	55	55
154	47	48	51	56	55
155	48	49	52	56	56
156	48	49	53	57	57
157	49	50	54	58	58
158	49	50	54	58	58
159	50	51	55	59	59
160	51	52	56	59	60
161	51	52	56	60	60
162	52	53	57	61	61
163	52	54	58	61	62
164	53	54	59	62	63
165	53	55	59	63	63
166	54	56	60	63	64
167	54	56	61	64	65
168	55	57	61	65	65
169	55	57	62	65	66
170	56	58	63	66	67
171	56	59	64	66	68
172	57	59	64	67	68
173	58	60	65	68	69
174	58	61	66	68	70
175	59	61	66	69	71
176	59	62	67	70	71
177	60	62	68	70	72
178	60	63	69	71	73
179	61	64	69	72	73
180	61	64	70	72	74
181	62	65	71	73	75
182	62	66	72	74	76
183	63	66	72	74	76
184	64	67	73	75	77
185	64	68	74	75	78
186	65	68	74	76	78
187	65	69	75	77	79
188	66	69	76	77	80
189	66	70	77	78	81
190	67	71	77	79	81
191	67	71	78	79	82
192	68	72	79	80	83
193	68	73	79	81	83
SD	6.0	6.3	7.1	6.6	6.9

Height and Weight Eligibility for Female Candidate

Height in cm	Weight Based on Age Range
	20-25 Years	26-30 Years
148	43	46
149	44	47
150	45	48
151	45	48
152	46	49
153	47	50
154	47	50
155	48	51
156	49	52
157	49	53
158	50	53
159	51	54
160	51	55
161	52	55
162	52	56
163	53	57
164	54	57
165	54	58
166	55	59
167	56	60
168	56	60
169	57	61
170	58	62
171	58	62
172	59	63
173	59	64
174	60	64
175	61	65
176	61	66
177	62	67
178	63	67
SD	5	5

CheckAFCAT Visual Standards Notification (Pg. 8)