INDIAN AIR FORCE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE 2024-25 (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL)

भारतीय वायु सेना

Indian Air Force

INVITES MEN AND WOMEN FROM INDIAN CITIZENS AS PER CITIZENSHIP ACT 1955 TO BE A PART OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE AS COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN FLYING AND GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES. REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN ON 02 DEC 2024 (1100 HRS) AND CLOSE ON 31 DEC 2024 (2330HRS) THROUGH https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR https://afcat.cdac.in

AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT) – 01/2025/ NCC SPECIAL ENTRY FOR COURSES COMMENCING IN JANUARY 2026

Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in January 2026 for grant 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).

2. Branches, Course Number and Vacancies.

Entry

Branch

AFCAT Entry

Flying Ground Duty (Technical)

Course Number

219/26F/SSC/M & W

Vacancies”

Men (SSC)

Women (SSC)

M&W 218/26T/SSC/108AEC/

AE(L): 95

AE(L): 27

AE(M): 53

ΑΕ(Μ): 14

Ground Duty (Non- Technical)

218/26G/SSC/M & W

Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 14

Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 03

Admin: 42

Admin: 11

LGS: 13

LGS: 03

Accts: 11

Accts: 02

Edn: 07

Edn: 02

Met: 07

Met: 02

NCC Special Entry

Flying

219/26F/PC/M and

219/26F/SSC/M & W

10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT va- cancies for SSC

*Disclaimer: The vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change without notice. Actual intake would depend on organizational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in January 2026.

No representation in this regard will be entertained. One seat is reserved from Ground Duty (Non-Tech) vacancies for Law qualified candidates.

3. Type of Commission.

4. Age.

5. Notification. Detailed notification is available on website https:// careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in. Candidates are to ensure that they have read and understood the details available in the notification

(a) SSC for Men & Women.

(i) The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning.

(ii) The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech and Non-Tech) branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.

(iii) Grant of Permanent Commission (PC) (at a later date) would be considered subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit and as per prevailing policies on the subject.

(iv) SSC officers are not entitled for grant of pension.

(a) Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2026 i.e. born

between 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2006 (both dates inclusive).

Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot

License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 year i.e. born between

02 January 2000 to 01 January 2006 (both dates inclusive).

(b)

Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches 20 to 26 years

as on 01 January 2026 i.e. born between 02 January 2000 to 01 January 2006

both dates Inclusive).

before registering.

6. Physical/ Medical Standards, Educational Qualifications and Selection Procedure. Details on physical/ medical standards, educational qualifications and selection procedure are available in detailed notification on the website.

7.Training. Training will commence in the first week of January 2026 for all

courses at Air Force Academy Dundigal (Hyderabad). The duration of training for

Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 62 weeks and that of Ground Duty

(Non-Technical) Branches is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments. PAN

Card and account in SBI/ Nationalised Bank is mandatory at the time of joining Air

Force Academy. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for registration.

INDIAN AIR FORCE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE 2024-25

IAF Offers You Pay on Commissioning (As per 7th CPC).

Rank

Pay as per Defence Matrix

Flying Officer

Rs. 56100-177500

Level

MSP

10 Rs. 15500

Note. Flight Cadets shall receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100/- per month during

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INDIAN AIR FORCE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE 2024-25

INDIAN AIR FORCE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE 2024-25 (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL)

INDIAN AIR FORCE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE 2024-25 (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL)