AFCAT stands for Air Force Common Admission Test. This test is conducted by the Indian Air Force for the selection of officers in all branches of the IAF (except medical and dental), namely the Flying Branch (Short Service Commission only), Technical Branch (Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission), and Ground Duty Branch (Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission). AFCAT is conducted twice a year, in February and August.
The AFCAT advertisement for the written test is published in Employment News, national leading dailies, and on the Indian Air Force website in December and June, respectively. Centurion Academy provides the best AFCAT coaching classes in Lucknow. We also have another offline center in Dehradun, where we offer holistic guidance to AFCAT aspirants.
Centurion Defence Academy has achieved record selections in recent years for the AFCAT written exam as well as in AFSB interviews. We have a team of highly experienced and dedicated mentors for comprehensive AFCAT preparation in Lucknow and Dehradun. Our team consists of retired officers and former board members of the Indian Armed Forces. Centurion Academy is one of the finest AFCAT coaching institutes, following a realistic, efficient, and effective approach to imparting adequate knowledge to its students.
Centurion Defence Academy also provides the best CPSS guidance to candidates who wish to join the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force. We offer quality infrastructure and training facilities for the CPSS test. Students at Centurion Academy receive CPSS training under the guidance of a retired Air Force pilot.
How to Apply for AFCAT?
AFCAT applications must now be submitted online only. Candidates should apply through the official career website of the Indian Air Force. When applying online, make sure to read the notification carefully and arrange the required documents properly. Candidates should also ensure that they provide accurate and correct details, as the verification process of the Indian Air Force is strict; therefore, all details should be filled in correctly.
Eligibility for AFCAT Written Exam
The eligibility criteria regarding age limit, educational qualifications, and other important details for AFCAT are provided in the advertisement published in Employment News and are also displayed on the Indian Air Force website. The minimum qualification to apply for AFCAT is graduation. The required graduation streams may vary depending on the different roles and opportunities in the Indian Air Force. Women candidates are also eligible to apply for AFCAT.
AFCAT Written Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
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| Subjects |
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| No. of Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| For every correct answer, candidates receive three marks. For each wrong answer, one mark is deducted. | |
Syllabus for AFCAT Written Exam
General Awareness: History, Sports, Geography, Environment, Civics, Polity, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Current Affairs, Politics, etc
Verbal Ability in English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Testing of Vocabulary.
Numerical Ability: Decimal Fractions, Simplification, Average, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Simple Interest, and other topics of basic numerical ability.
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Logical Reasoning.
Result of AFCAT Examination
Results of the AFCAT written exam are declared within a month after the exam. These results can be viewed on the official website of the Indian Air Force. Candidates who clear the AFCAT written cut-off are called for the AFSB interview. The AFSB interview is the next stage after the AFCAT written exam and is conducted by the Air Force Selection Board. After the AFSB interview, which takes around 5-6 days, candidates undergo a medical exam. Upon completion of all these tests, a merit list of selected candidates is released, based on which the joining letters are issued. Candidates who wish to join the Flying Branch must also take the CPSS test, which is a mandatory test to prove eligibility and suitability for flying roles in the Indian Air Force.
How to Join Centurion Academy for AFCAT Preparation
Centurion Academy runs year-round batches for AFCAT examinations. Our institute is well-known for its holistic guidance, where we provide not only written exam coaching but also preparation for the AFSB interview, CPSS test, medical guidance, and overall training to help you achieve your dream of joining the Indian Air Force. We offer offline batches at our Lucknow and Dehradun centers for complete AFCAT preparation. Further, we have online courses accessible through our Centurion Digital mobile app.
In our offline centers, seats are limited to ensure quality guidance and personalized attention, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more about our AFCAT courses, call +91 9795977776 / +91 9795977779.
