AFCAT 2 Notification 2021 Out: Check Exam Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus Here!

AFCAT 2 Notification 2021: Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online AFCAT examination is conducted annually. Candidates can check the complete details about AFCAT 2 Notification 2021 from this article. Online AFCAT examination will be conducted on 28 Aug 21, 29 Aug 21, and 30 Aug 21.

The AFCAT 2 Syllabus 2021 is vast and therefore the candidates are required to refer to it while preparing for the exam so that there is no confusion among the applicants regarding which topic is important and which are irrelevant. Candidates can get information about the syllabus from AFCAT 2 Notification 2021.

The applicants must prepare and be ready for the upcoming AFCAT Exam. The applicants must prepare a study schedule to complete the studying of the AFCAT Syllabus. The applicants can increase their chances of success by attempting the mock tests and Practice sets regularly. The syllabus for AFCAT is vast and required special care while preparing for the exam so that candidates can easily qualify for it. Scroll down the article to go through the AFCAT 2 Notification to crack the AFCAT Exam in one attempt.

 

AFCAT 2 Notification 2021 Overview

Check the complete overview of the AFCAT 2 Notification 2021 mentioned below in the following table:

AFCAT 2 2021 Important Dates

Online AFCAT 2 examination will be conducted on 28 Aug 21, 29 Aug 21, and 30 Aug 21. Candidates can check the important dates of the AFCAT 2 Notification 2021 mentioned below in the following table:

AFCAT 2 2021 Vacancy

AFCAT Vacancy 2021 was announced along with the AFCAT 2 Notification on the official website. Let’s discuss the AFCAT 2021 Vacancy mentioned below in the following table:

 

AFCAT 2 2021 Online Application Form

AFCAT 2 2021 Online Application was released on the official website on 1st June 2021. The applicants should submit the application form on or before the last date. The applicants need to fill the AFCAT 2021 Online Application in a careful manner. Any Mistake in the application may result in the cancellation of the application form altogether. However, Scroll down the article of AFCAT Apply Online 2021 to get important information before starting the application process.

The AFCAT 2021 Online Application Process is conducted in three stages which are:

Registration

Log In

Fee Payment

AFCAT 2 Apply Online 2021 Registration Process

• Candidates must visit the Official website of AFCAT.
• Search and click on AFCAT Recruitment and then click on AFCAT Apply Online 2021
• Then, click on new registration.
• Fill in all the boxes that are marked as compulsory fields.
• Enter the contact details like mobile number, email ID to receive OTP and get the verification done.
• Click to submit and go to the next page.
• Then, upload the required documents such as images and signatures on the next page. The applicants strictly follow the prescribed format and size of the image and signature while uploading the application form.
• Next, you need to select the category and document of category if applicable.
• Choose the option on the next page if you fall in any type of category that would facilitate you with age relaxation norms
• Enter all the required information on the next page and verify all the options in the application form again.
• In the final step, make the payment and complete the application of AFCAT Apply Online 2021

AFCAT 2 2021 Application Fee

After the candidates have successfully registered, they need to pay the examination fee. They can make the payment online. After payment, the applicants must log in to the AFCATs portal to check the status of the registration process. Candidates registering for the AFCAT 2 2021 will have to pay the application fee of Rs 250 to successfully complete the application process.

AFCAT 2 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check the AFCAT 2 Eligibility Criteria for different post specified in the AFCAT 2 Notification mentioned below:

AFCAT Age Limit

The minimum age of the candidates should be 18 years or above to be eligible to apply for any post. There will no upper age limit relaxation for the candidates belonging to any category. Check the AFCAT Age limit for flying and technical branch mentioned in the AFCAT 2 Notification.

AFCAT 2 Notification: Flying Branch

The age limit of the candidates should be between 20- 24 years as on 01 July 2022 i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive). The upper age limit for the aspirants having valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive) as per AFCAT 2 Notification.

AFCAT 2 Notification: Ground Duty

The age limit of the candidates should be between 20 to 26 years as of 01 July 2022 i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive) as per AFCAT 2 Notification

AFCAT 2 Notification: Marital Status

The candidates whose age is below 25 years should be unmarried at the time of commencement of course. Widows/ Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible to apply for the examas per AFCAT 2 Notification .

AFCAT Educational Qualification

The AFCAT Educational Qualification is different for different posts. Candidates should carefully go through the educational qualification specified in the AFACT Notification mentioned below.

Flying Branch

Candidates should have passed with at least 50% marks or above each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
(a) Graduation with a minimum three years degree course in any subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR
(b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with at least of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR
(c) Passed Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with at least 60% marks or equivalent.

Ground Duty Technical

Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics): Candidates who have passes with at least 50% mark each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a possess four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University

OR

Cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with at least 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-

Applied Electronics & Instrumentation.
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.
Spacecraft Technology.
Engineering Physics.
Electric Power and Machinery Engineering.
Infotech Engineering.
Cyber Security.

Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical): Candidates who have passed with at least 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and possess four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognized University according to the AFCAT Eligibility.

OR

cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with at least 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
Aerospace Engineering.
Aeronautical Engineering.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering and Automation.
Mechanical Engineering (Production).
Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance).
Mechatronics.
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Production and Industrial Engineering.
Materials Science and Engineering.
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
Aerospace and Applied Mechanics.
Automotive Engineering.
Robotics
Nanotechnology
Rubber Technology and Rubber Engineering

Ground Duty Non-Technical

Administration: Passed 10+2 and Graduation Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any subject from a recognized university with at least of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized university with at least 60% marks or equivalent as per AFCAT 2 Notification
Education: Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any subject including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60% marks in Graduation in any subject as per AFCAT 2 Notification.

Meteorology

Candidates should have passed 10+2 and Post Graduation Degree in any Science stream/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Geography/ Computer Applications/ Environmental Science/Applied Physics/ Oceanography/ Meteorology/ Agricultural Meteorology/ Ecology & Environment/ Geo-physics/ Environmental Biology with at least 50% marks in aggregate of all papers combined together (They should have studied Maths and Physics at Graduation Level with at least 55% marks in each).

AFCAT 2021 Selection Process

The selection process of AFCAT comprises of the following stages:

AFCAT 2021 is a written exam for the candidates belonging to the non-technical field and AFCAT + EKT for non-technical candidates

Air Force Selection Board (Interview)

Medical Test

AFCAT 2 2021 Exam Pattern

The AFCAT exam pattern comprises subjects like General Awareness, Numerical Ability, English, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test. Check the entire exam pattern of AFCAT and EKT shared below in the following table:

Exam	AFCAT	EKT (Technical Candidates)
Exam Mode	Online	Online
No of Questions	100	50
Maximum Marks	300	150
Duration of Exam	2 hours	45 minutes
Subjects	General Awareness, Numerical Ability, English, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test	Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics
Negative Marking	Yes	Yes

AFCAT 2 2021 Syllabus

The applicants must prepare and be ready for the upcoming AFCAT Exam. The applicants must prepare a study schedule to complete the studying of the AFCAT syllabus mentioned in the AFCAT 2 Notification. The applicants can increase their chances of success by attempting the mock tests and Practice sets regularly. The syllabus for AFCAT is vast and required special care while preparing for the exam so that candidates can easily qualify for it.

The syllabus for AFCAT 2021 is vast and therefore the candidates are required to refer to it while preparing for the exam so that there is no confusion among the applicants regarding which topic is important and which are irrelevant. Candidates can get information about the syllabus from AFCAT 2021 Notification. Scroll down the article to go through the AFCAT 2021 Syllabus specified in the AFCAT 2 Notification to crack the AFCAT Exam in one attempt:

AFCAT 2 Syllabus: General Awareness

Refer to the AFCAT Syllabus for the General Awareness subject mentioned below in the following points:

History
Geography
Civics
Politics
Current Affairs
Environment
Basic Science
Defence
Art
Culture
Sports, etc.

AFCAT 2 Syllabus: Numerical Ability

Refer to the AFCAT Syllabus for the Numerical Ability subject mentioned below in the following points:

Decimal Fraction
Time and Work
Average
Profit & Loss
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Simple Interest
Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
Data Interpretation
Number Systems
Permutation and Combination
Sequences and Series

AFCAT 2 Syllabus: English

Refer to the AFCAT Syllabus for the Reasoning subject mentioned below in the following points:

Comprehension
Error Detection
Sentence Completion/
Filling in of correct word
Synonyms
Antonyms
Testing of Vocabulary,
Idioms and Phrases.

AFACT 2 Syllabus: Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

Refer to the AFCAT Syllabus for the Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test subject mentioned below in the following points

Coding and Decoding
Directions
Coded Inequalities
Blood relations
Syllogism
Alpha-numeric Series
Data Sufficiency
Puzzle
Linear Seating Arrangement
Circular Seating Arrangement
Input and Output
Double Line up
Verbal Reasoning
Ordering and Ranking
Arrangement and Pattern
Analogy
Verbal Skills
Spatial Ability.

AFCAT 2 Syllabus: EKT Syllabus

Refer to the EKT syllabus for various engineering fields mentioned below in the following points

Control Engineering
Telecommunication Systems
Electrical Engineering
Radar Theory
Instrumentation
Antenna
Wave Propagation
Microwave Engineering
Network Theory Design
Analog
Digital Electronic
Computer Networks
Switching Theory
Electronic Devices
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics/Hydraulic Machines
Engineering Mechanics
Materials Science
Thermodynamics
Manufacturing Science

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