NCC Special Entry, Online Form

Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued an official advertisement announcement for the recruitment of 336 posts of Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) - 01/2025/NCC Special Entry for Courses Commencing in January, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here.

Indian Air Force Recruitment Details

1. Entry Name: AFCAT Entry

No. of posts: 263

Branch wise vacancy list:-

# Flying Branch: 30

# Ground Duty (Technical) Flying Branch: 189

# Ground Duty (Non- Technical): 117

Age limit: 20 to 24 years as of 01.01.2026 i.e. born between 02.01.2002 to 01.01.2006 (both dates inclusive). The upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02.01.2000 to 01.01.2006 (both dates inclusive).

2. Entry Name: NCC Special Entry

Flying Branch: 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC.

Age limit: 20 to 26 years as of 01.01.2026 i.e. born between 02.01.2000 to 01.01.2006 (both dates inclusive).

Pay: Flying Officer Rs.56100-177500/-, Level-10, MSP: Rs.15500/-.

Qualification for AFCAT) - 01/2025

1. Flying Branch

(a) Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and (a) Graduation with a minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

(b) BE/B.Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

(c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

2. Ground Duty (Technical) Branch

Candidates with a minimum of 60% mark each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/ integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A & 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 (as applicable) by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the relevant disciplines.

3. Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches

(aa) Administration & Logistics: Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum 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 a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

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

(ac) Education: MBA/ MCA or MA/MSc degree in English/Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/ Statistics/International relations/International Studies/Defence Studies/Psychology/Computer Science/ IT/Management/Mass Communication/Journalism/Public Relation with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together in Post-Graduation (Minimum two years programme) and 60% marks in graduation, (both recognized by UGC/ Competent Accreditation Authority). For integrated courses (single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry), the minimum duration must be as per prevailing UGC guidelines with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.

4. NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch)

NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate acquired on or after 01 Jan 17 is mandatory. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 60% marks each in Mathes and Physics at 10+2. Graduates with a minimum of three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Important Dates of IAF Recruitment

Event	Date
Date of Notification	21.11.2024
Start Date to Apply	02.12.2024
Last Date to Apply	31.12.2024

Application Fee of IAF Recruitment

Examination fee for AFCAT Entry. After filling in the online application form, the examination fee of ₹550/- + GST (non-refundable) for AFCAT entry (not applicable for NCC special entry) may be paid online through the ‘Make Payment’ step on the main menu of the online application. No cash or cheque or demand draft (DD) will be accepted towards payment of examination fee.

How to Apply for IAF Recruitment?

(i) Click “CANDIDATE LOGIN’’ on the Home page- leads to AFCAT Sign-in.

(ii) In the next page, applicants to click “NOT YET REGISTERED? REGISTER HERE”.

(iii) Sign Up: Creation of Log-in ID and applicant will receive a password in his/her registered email id.

(iv) After successful registration, sign-in with registered email id and system generated password.

(v) Reset Password-Log-Out (candidates must remember their login ID and password for future use during the examination process).

(vi) Fresh Log-in.

(vii) Selection of Entry: “AFCAT”; “NCC SPECIAL ENTRY FOR FLYING BRANCH”.

(viii) Click “INSTRUCTIONS”. Read Instructions carefully.

(ix) Acknowledgement of having read and understood instructions- Check box to proceed to next stage.

(x) Click “FILL APPLICATION FORM”

(xi) Click “MAKE PAYMENT”- Online (applicable only for AFCAT)

(xii) Click “PAYMENT STATUS” to view whether payment is successful. If Registration Number is displayed, it implies that the payment is successful.

Important Links for IAF Recruitment

Apply Online	[02.12.2024] Click Here
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Short Notification	Click Here
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Official Website	Click Here

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