AFCAT 2 2025 Notification: Age Limit, Vacancies, Exam Pattern, Cut-Off & Preparation Tips
AFCAT 2 2025 Notification
For those who aspire to serve their country by joining the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, the Indian Air Force has publicly announced the highly anticipated AFCAT 2 2025 announcement. This blog covers everything you need to know to target this opportunity, including preparation techniques, cut-off trends, and age requirements.
Important Dates for AFCAT 2 2025
Event | Date (Tentative) |
Notification Release | June 2025 (Expected) |
Application Start Date | June 1st week, 2025 |
Application End Date | June 4th week, 2025 |
Admit Card Release | July 2025 |
Exam Date | August 2025 |
Result Declaration | September 2025 |
Vacancies in Various Departments (Expected)
Branch | Entry Type | Vacancies (Expected) |
Flying Branch | AFCAT Entry | 30–40 |
Ground Duty (Technical) | AE (L) & AE (M) | 100 |
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Admin, Edn, etc. | 120 |
NCC Special Entry (Flying) | NCC ‘C’ Certificate | 10% of Flying Seats |
Meteorology Branch | Through MET Entry | 20 |
Education Qualifications
➤ Flying Branch (Entry for AFCAT & NCC)
graduation in any field (minimum 60%) with a minimum of 60% in math and physics at the 10+2 level OR BE/B.Tech
➤ Technical Branch Ground Duty
A minimum of four years of engineering or technology (only in designated branches) completed AMIE’s (Aeronautical Society of India) Sections A and B.
➤ Non-Technical Branch Ground Duty
Logistics & Administration: Any subject graduate with 60%
Education: 50% postgraduate degree in any field
Age Criteria
Branch | Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026) |
Flying Branch | 20 to 24 years (Born between 2 July 2002 – 1 July 2006) |
Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech) | 20 to 26 years (Born between 2 July 2000 – 1 July 2006) |
AFCAT 2 2025 Exam Pattern
Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
Verbal Ability in English | 25 | 75 |
Numerical Ability | 18 | 54 |
Reasoning and Military Aptitude | 32 | 96 |
Total | 100 | 300 |
How is the AFCAT administered?
Online computer-based tests, or CETs, are administered throughout India.
AFSB Interview: Stages 1 and 2 for Shortlisted Candidates
Medical examinations are performed at approved IAF medical boards.
Cut-offs from the prior year
| AFCAT Exam | Cut-Off (Out of 300) |
|---|---|
| AFCAT 1 2025 | 145 (Expected) |
| AFCAT 2 2024 | 151 |
| AFCAT 1 2024 | 155 |
| AFCAT 2 2023 | 153 |
| AFCAT 1 2023 | 155 |
How Can I Get Ready for the 2025 AFCAT 2?
This is a tactical plan:
1. Recognize the syllabus Pay close attention to English vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.
Review math concepts from class 10 (speed, time, ratios, and percentages). Examine static GK, current events, and defense news
2. Complete past year’s papers to find recurring question patterns Practice in a timed environment.
3. Take Practice Exams
Every week, try full-length tests.Examine mistakes and fix weak areas
4. Sign up for structured coaching, which is beneficial but optional.
For those seeking guidance, DHALIWAL’S NEW CAREERS ACADEMY provides:
1.Live and recorded lectures in online classes
2.Weekly mock tests and doubt-solving groups
3.Study materials, PDFs, and performance tracking
4.SSB and AFSB preparation included
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