AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2022: Age, Physical Standards, Education & More

Educational requirements, age limits, and physical standards are among the AFCAT eligibility criteria established by the IAF. The official notification contains information on AFCAT eligibility. The 2022 AFCAT 1 exam will be held on February 12-14, 2022. These guidelines, known as eligibility criteria, outline basic minimum requirements for candidates, such as educational qualifications, age requirements, and fitness to perform the duties assigned by the authority.

The Indian Air Force organizes the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT). The examination is held twice a year, in February and August. This is for the purpose of selecting Class-I Gazetted Officers for both flying and ground duties (Technical and Non-Technical).

Candidates who are eager to join the Air Force now have the opportunity to give their dreams wings by applying for the AFCAT Exam 2022 if they meet the AFCAT Eligibility Criteria. The AFCAT Recruitment Event will be conducted in the coming months, but it is recommended that you read the authority’s age and educational qualification eligibility criteria for various categories before applying.

Before applying for the above mentioned, read this article to make sure you meet all of the basic standards and to learn more about the AFCAT Exam 2022 eligibility requirements.

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AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2022: Highlights

Before applying for the AFCAT Exam, candidates must check the eligibility requirements. The technical and non-technical branches of the AFCAT have different eligibility criteria. To avoid rejection, candidates must ensure that they meet all of the AFCAT eligibility requirements.

The candidate must be an Indian citizen and abide by the Indian Citizenship Act of 1955. Candidates for the AFCAT 2022 must meet the authorities’ eligibility requirements in terms of age, educational qualifications, nationality, marital status, and physical and medical standards.

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AFCAT Eligibility Criteria – Important Points

• The conducting body will not accept any online application forms that are incomplete.
• Candidates must ensure that the information provided in the online application form matches the information provided in the candidate’s uploaded documents, which will be verified against their original documents during the document verification round. If any information is found to be false or incorrect, the authority may reject his/her candidature.
• Candidates should bring a list of all important documents specified by the authority, such as an AFCAT admit card, a call letter, photographs pasted on the Online Application Form, an Online submitted application form, and all original certificates/documents in support of their eligibility, to the Document Verification.
• Candidates should be aware that the IAF will only accept the Date of Birth as printed/recorded on the Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate or an equivalent certificate on the date of application submission, and no subsequent requests for its change will be considered or granted.
• Government Employees: NOC (No Objection Certificate): Applicants who are currently employed by the government, including those in the Armed Forces, Government-owned industrial undertakings, or other similar organisations, must apply only after obtaining necessary permission from their respective departments, and they must produce a NOC at the time of AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) testing, failing which they will be routed back without being tested. Regardless of whether the candidate is a permanent, temporary, or contract employee, a NOC is required.

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AFCAT Eligibility: Age Criteria

In AFCAT posts, the age limit varies by branch:

Branch	Age limit
AFCAT Ground Duty (technical and non-technical)	The candidate must be above 20 and below 26 yrs
AFCAT Flying Branch	The candidate must be above 20 and below 24 years. The candidates with a valid pilot license (commercial) will get an upper age limit relaxation of up to 26 yrs.

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AFCAT Eligibility: Marital Status

• The candidate must be single and under the age of 25 when the course begins.
• If they are under the age of 25, widows, divorcees, and widowers are not eligible.
• If a candidate is over the age of 25 and married. He or she is qualified to apply.
• They are not permitted to live with their families during the training period, and even married couples will not be accommodated.

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AFCAT Eligibility: Educational Qualification

The educational requirements for various positions vary. Candidates should read the information below to learn more about the IAF’s educational requirements. According to the posts, here are the details.

AFCAT Flying Branch Eligibility: Educational Criteria

Candidates for the Flying Branch positions must possess one of the following educational credentials.

• Candidates must have received a minimum of 60 percent in math and physics at the 10+2 level, as well as a three-year degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent.
• BE/B Tech degree (four-year course) with a minimum of 60% or equivalent from a recognised university.
• A minimum of 60% or equivalent in Section A and B of Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized board or university

AFCAT Technical Ground Duty Eligibility: Educational Criteria

Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) and Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) are two types of technical ground duty positions (Mechanical). To avoid confusion, the eligibility criteria for these two positions are listed separately.

Educational Criteria For AFCAT Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics)

Candidates applying for the position of Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) in the Flying Branch of AFCAT must meet one of the two criteria listed below.

• A minimum of 60 percent in Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, as well as a minimum of four years of engineering/technology degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification from a recognised university.
• By actual studies, cleared Sections A and B of Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India, or Graduate Membership exam of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers with a minimum of 60% or equivalent in the following disciplines.

Educational Qualifications for AFCAT Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics)
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

Educational Criteria for AFCAT Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical)

Candidates applying for the position of Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) in the flying branch must meet one of the criteria listed below.

• A minimum of 60% in Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, as well as a four-year degree or integrated post-graduate qualification in Engineering/Technology from a recognised university.
• Cleared Sections A and B of the Associate Membership examination of the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India through actual studies with a minimum of 60% or equivalent in the following disciplines.

Educational Criteria for AFCAT Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical)
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 Non-Technical Ground Duty Eligibility: Educational Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the AFCAT vary by department, and they are listed below.

AFCAT Administration & Logistics Eligibility: Educational Criteria

Graduate Degree (minimum three-year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% or equivalent, or cleared section A and B of Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% or equivalent.

AFCAT Accounts Eligibility: Educational Criteria

B.Com Degree (Minimum three years degree course) from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

AFCAT Education Eligibility: Educational Criteria 

MBA/ MCA or MA/ MSc degree in English/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Statistics/ International Relations/ International Studies/Defense Studies/ Psychology/ Computer Science/ IT/ Management/ Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations with a minimum of 50% on all papers.

AFCAT Meteorology Eligibility Criteria

Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream/Applied Physics/ Oceanography/Meteorology/Agricultural Meteorology/Ecology & Environment/Geophysics/Environmental Biology/ Mathematics/ Statistics/Geography/Computer Applications/Environmental Science with a 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 percent marks in each).

NCC Flying Branch Eligibility: Special Entry Criteria

In the AFCAT Flying Branch, there are two eligibility criteria for the NCC special entry. Any one of them must be met by the aspirants.

• The NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate must be obtained on or after January 1, 2017. Candidates must have completed a minimum of three years of study in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent. Graduates with a minimum of three years of study in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent.
• BE/B Tech degree (four-year course) with a minimum of 60% or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Candidates who have passed Section A and B of the Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India examinations with a minimum of 60% or equivalent from a recognised university.

Note: Candidates with an LLB or integrated/dual degree may be considered for employment on the IAF’s legal duties (after commissioning).

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AFCAT Eligibility: Physical & Medical Standards

The candidate must be in excellent physical condition and pass the physical assessment criteria. Spine Injuries, Nerve Injuries, Keloids, Surgical Scars, Birthmarks, Subcutaneous swellings, Cervical ribs, Craniofacial deformities, and history of the candidate’s operations are among the categories that are evaluated to ensure that medical standards are met.

• At AFSB, the candidates will be measured for height and weight.
• In Flying Branch, the minimum height requirement for both men and women is 162.5cms. Thigh Length: Max – 64 cms; Leg Length: Min – 99 cms, Max – 120 cms; Sitting Height: Min – 81.5 cms, Max – 96 cms.
• Male candidates in the Ground Duty Technical/ Non-technical) branch must be at least 157.5 cms tall. The standard minimum height for female candidates is 152 cms.

AFCAT Physical Eligibility for Male

The height and weight requirements for male candidates for the AFCAT exam 2022 are listed in the table below. Candidates’ height and weight ranges are determined based on their age. These parameters will be checked in the Exam’s later stages. It is important to note that the acceptable weight will be within 10% of the average weight listed below.

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

AFCAT Physical Eligibility for Female

The female candidates must note the following physical eligibility criteria before they apply for AFCAT. 

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

Visual Standards

Visual Standards are another important aspect of physical measurement. If you want to serve in the Air Force, your visual standard must be flawless. The authority’s visual standard for Fly Branch and Ground Duty is different. The minimum eyesight required for fly branch and ground duty candidates is shown below. Any candidate who does not meet the criteria will be disqualified from the selection process.

S.No	Branch	Maximum Limits of Refractive Error	Visual Acuity Errors	Colour Vision
1	F(P) including WSOs	Hypermetropia: + 2.0D Sph Manifest Myopia: Nil Retinoscopic myopia: – 0.5 in any meridian permitted Astigmatism: ± 0.75D Cyl (within + 2.0D Max)	6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for Hypermetropia	CP-I
2	.Aircrew other than F(P)	Hypermetropia: +3.5D Sph Myopia: -2.0D Sph Astigmatism: ± 0.75D Cyl	6/24 in one eye and 6/36 in other, correctable to 6/6 and 6/9	CP-I
3	Adm/ Adm (ATC)/ Adm (FC)	Hypermetropia: + 3.5D Sph Myopia: -3.5D Sph Astigmatism: ± 2.5D Cyl in any meridian	Corrected visual acuity should be 6/9 in each eye.	CP-II
4	Adm/ Adm (ATC)/ Adm (FC)	Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: ± 2.5D Cyl in any meridian	Corrected visual acuity should be 6/9 in each eye. Wearing of glasses will be compulsory when advised	CP-II
5	Met	Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: ± 2.50 D Cyl	Corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of Glasses will be compulsory.	CP-II
6	Accts/ Lgs/Edn	Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: ± 2.50 D Cyl	Corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of Glasses will be compulsory.	CP-II

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AFCAT Eligibility Criteria – Number of Attempts

If a candidate is between the ages of 20 and 26, he or she can attempt all of the tasks. The AFCAT competition is held twice a year. So a total of 16 attempts are allowed: 2 AFCAT attempts per year (total of 8 attempts) and 2 AFCAT attempts per year. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria outlined above, as well as the age limit criteria outlined in this article, are eligible to take the exam.

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AFCAT Eligibility Criteria – Nationality

Candidates applying for AFCAT positions with the Indian Air Force must be Indian citizens. Foreign nationals are ineligible to apply for Class-I Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical) Posts.

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AFCAT Eligibility Criteria – Experience

For the AFCAT positions, no prior experience is required. For the Class-I Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical) Posts, any fresher can apply. Keep in mind that he meets all of the other requirements.

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AFCAT Eligibility Criteria Grounds of Rejection

Candidates’ applications may be rejected for the following reasons:

• Candidates who have previously failed the Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) or who have been suspended from flying training at the Air Force Academy will be ineligible to apply for the Flying Branch.
• Candidates who were previously admitted to the National Defence Academy, Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai, and Officers Training Academy Gaya but were later dismissed due to indiscipline are not eligible to apply.
• Candidates who have been barred from holding any type of commission in the Defence Services by the Ministry of Defence are ineligible for AFCAT, and if admitted, their candidature will be canceled.
• Candidates who have been convicted of a crime or who are currently involved in a criminal case are ineligible to apply.

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AFCAT Eligibility for Government Employee

If aspirants work for the government or a government-owned company, they must adhere to certain rules and regulations when applying for the AFCAT 2022 exam. The No-Objection Certificate is comprised of these terms and policies. Examine the following policies in detail to get a better idea:

1. Aspirants (both from the government and from government-owned industrial sections) must show NOC during AFSB testing. Regardless of whether they are contractual, permanent, or temporary subordinates, the aspirants must show this NOC.
2. If the authority receives a withhold grant from the employer, the applicants’ candidatures may be cancelled (even after they have applied for AFCAT).
3. If the employers are unable to submit the NOC (for whatever reason), the refusal will be considered in writing and submitted to the AFSB.

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AFCAT Eligibility FAQs

*The article may contain information from previous academic years; however, please visit the exam’s official website for the most up-to-date information.