Indian airforce aspirants who are looking forward to AFCAT 1 2020 and AFACT 2 2020 notification can check the latest updates on AFCAT 2020 exam like age limits, exam date, education qualification, syllabus etc. AFCAT 2020 will be conducted by the Indian Air Force next year and candidates who want to join the Flying, Ground duty and Technical branch of Indian Air Force can apply for the AFCAT 2020. AFCAT 2020 application forms will be available on the official website of AFCAT i.e. AFCAT CDAC is afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/ and candidates are required to apply for AFCAT 2020 online only. Below we have mentioned the age limits for AFCAT Exam 2020 for both AFCAT 1 2020 and AFCAT 2 2020. Candidates can check if they can apply for AFCAT exam 2020 and start their preparation as soon as possible.
AFCAT 1 2020 Notification and Exam Date
AFCAT 2020 Branch
- Flying Branch
- Technical Branch
- GDOC Branch
AFCAT 1 2020 Exam Age Limit
- Flying
Age – Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2021 i.e. born between 02 January 1997 to 01 January 2001. (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification
– A graduate candidate with minimum 60% marks and must have scored minimum 60%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard.
– B.Tech/ B.E candidates who have scored minimum 60% marks and have scored 60% marks in maths and physics in 10+2 in 12th standard are also eligible for it.
- Ground Duty Technical
Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2021 i.e. born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification – The candidate must have B.Tech/ B.E degree in notified streams as mentioned in the official notification of the IAF with minimum 60% marks and have scored minimum 60% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry.
- Ground Duty Non-Technical
Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2021 i.e. born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification –
- Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
- Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
- Education – Post graduate degree (MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International Studies / Defence Studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT /Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation) with minimum 50% marks, along with minimum 60% marks in graduation.
AFCAT 2 2020 Exam Age Limit
- AFCAT 2 2020 Flying Branch
Age – Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2021 i.e. born between 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2001. (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2001 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification
– A graduate candidate with minimum 60% marks and must have scored minimum 60%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard.
– B.Tech/ B.E candidates who have scored minimum 60% marks and have scored 60% marks in maths and physics in 10+2 in 12th standard are also eligible for it.
- AFCAT 2 2020 Ground Duty Technical
Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2021 i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2001 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification – The candidate must have B.Tech/ B.E degree in notified streams as mentioned in the official notification of the IAF with minimum 60% marks and have scored minimum 60% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry.
- AFCAT 2 2020 Ground Duty Non-Technical
Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2021 i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2001 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification
- Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
- Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
- Education – Post graduate degree (MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International Studies / Defence Studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT /Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation) with minimum 50% marks, along with minimum 60% marks in graduation.
AFCAT 1 and 2 2020 Age Limits
- 20-24 Years: Flying Branch
- 20-26 Years: Technical Branch
- 20-26 Years: GDOC
AFCAT 2020 Syllabus
- General Awareness: History, Sports, Geography, Environment, Culture, Current Affairs, Politics, Civics, Basic Sciences, Defence, Art etc.
- Verbal Ability in English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Testing of Vocabulary, Sentence Completion etc.
- Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Simplification, Average, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, and Simple Interest, Profit & Loss
- Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test section: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.
AFCAT 2020 Exam Pattern
The Air Force Common Admission Test will consist of 100 questions and each question will be of three marks. So total marks for all questions will be 300. As far as negative marking is concerned, there is one-third negative marking in AFCAT 2020 exam. For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted as penalty.
Syllabus of the AFCAT 2020
- English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases
- General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc
- Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
- Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability
(a) General Awareness
- History
- Sports
- Geography
- Environment
- Civics
- Basic Science
- Defence
- Art
- Culture
- Current Affairs
- Politics
(b) Verbal Ability in English
- Comprehension
- Error Detection
- Sentence Completion
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Testing of Vocabulary
(c) Numerical Ability
- Decimal Fraction
- Simplification
- Average
- Profit & loss
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Simple Interest
(d) Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
- Verbal Skills
- Spatial Ability
My DOB is 05 June 1995 can I attend afcat 2021?
How many exams I can attend in future ?
No you cannot!! You have only one last chance left i.e. AFCAT 1, 2020!! Give your best!!
P.S. you can apply only for ground duty
My DOB Is 30-12-2000can I attend afcat?How many exam I can attend in future?
if u think it that way that you how many times you can appear in the exam then bet me u ll never make it through
instead you should be thinking that though i ll have many chances in future but my first chance should be my last chance and bet me u wont regret any failure even if it comes
and trust me nothing can bring more happiness than getting it done in the first attempt itself.
My DOB Is 30Dec 2000 can I attend afcat?How many exam can I attend in future?
Yes you can apply for this exam…you can give it until you turn 26(on the date of commencement of training)
What are the medical standards for the eyes
Im studying final year of degree can i apply?
Only final year students can apply for afcat
And upon appearing in Ssb you have to show bonafide certificate (if you don’t have all your dmcs and degree)
My Dob is 21/05/1996 and my height is 161 cms. Can I apply for flying branch?
Mera 10+2 me 57 & 52 hai maths & physics me aur isme 60 % mang raha hai to kya mai ye form bhar skti hu? Plz tell me
In ground duty yes
Not for flying
Sorry you cannot
Hello my D.O.B is December 23 1996, can I apply?
Yes you can
Is there any criteria for eyes to apply for ground duty in air force?
Main BSC Final me physics aur chemistry se complete ki h to kya main flying branch me ho skta hu
My intermediate physics marks 54% and in maths 64% . Am i eligible for flying branch? Its my dream to become fighter pilot. Please help me.
I have 54% in physics and 64% in maths in 12th standard? Am i eligible for flying branch ? This is my dream to become fighter pilot. Please give me reply.
My DOB is 9 Dec 1994 can I apply.?
If I qualify in AFCAT but not in EKT,but I have also opted for both technical and non technical stream, will I be qualified for non technical stream?
Any response would be appreciated.
Thanks
I have a degree in BBA LLB and I’m pursuing LLM can I apply ?
exam language kya hindi me hota h