IAF Recruitment 2022: Indian Air Force Recruitment (IAF) issued notification number 01/2023 on 01 December for 258 posts of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch) Ministry of deffence. Interested candidates can apply online at afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT on or before 30 December 2022.
| Name of Post | Flying Officer |
| Post Date/Update | 09 Dec 2022 |
| Job Location | All India Service Liability |
| Salary | Rs. 56100 – 177500 (As per 7th CPC) |
| Short Information | 258 vacancies for Flying, Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (NonTechnical) in IAF Recruitment. Eligibilities of Graduation/Post Graduation. |
IAF Important Dates
| Application Start | 01 Dec 2022 11:00 AM |
| Last Date of Application | 30 Dec 2022 05:00 PM |
| Final Submission Date | 30 Dec 2022 |
| Admit Card Download | 08 Feb 2023 |
| Written Exam | 24 Feb 2023 to 26 Feb 2023 |
| Medical/Physical Test | (IAF will inform you) |
IAF Vacancies Details
AFCAT Entry-
| (A) Name of Post | Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) |
| Flying | 05 | 05 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 117 | 13 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 103 | 15 |
| Total | 225 | 33 |
NCC Special Entry-
| Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
IAF Application Fees
- AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) as an examination fee.
- NCC Special entry are not required to Fee.
IAF Age Limit & Eligibility
- Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years.
- Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches. 20 to 26 years.
IAF Selection Process
- Written Exam (Dated 24 Feb 2023 to 26 Feb 2023)
- Interview (IAF will inform you)
- PET/PST Test (IAF will inform you)
- NCC (Special Entry) -No Written Exam Only Interview and PET/PST
IAF Eligibility/Education
Flying Branch–
- Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
- Graduation with minimum 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 recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty (Technical) Branch–
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) [AE]E- Candidates with a minimum of 50% 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 examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines.
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) [AE]M- Candidates with a minimum of 50% 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.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches-
Weapon Systems (WS)– Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and Or Graduation with a minimum 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.
Administration& Logistics– Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline 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.
Accounts Branch– Passed 10+2 and done graduation 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university.
Meteorology– Passed 10+2 and B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or four-year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
IAF Physical Fitness- Candidates are advised to be physically fit when you report for SSB in order to be able to undergo various tests at AFSB. You should aim to achieve an ability to run 01 mile (1.6 kms) in 10 minutes, 10 push ups and 3 chin ups.
IAF Written Exam Syllabus and Exam Duration
| Exam | Subject | Duration | No. of Question | Max Marks |
| AFCAT | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | 2 Hours | 100 | 300 |
IAF Important Links
| Notification | Advertisement AFCAT |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Signup (First Time) | Click Here |
| Login (Apply Online) | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/ |