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Defence entries | as of 2026-05-31

AFCAT eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources

Indian Air Force officer entry through online AFCAT, branch-specific checks, AFSB, and medical.

Eligibility at a glance

Pattern and selection process

Stages

  1. AFCAT online test
  2. EKT where applicable
  3. AFSB
  4. Medical and merit

Mode: Online test plus AFSB. Marks: Notice-defined.. Duration: Notice-defined.

Syllabus outline and cadence

Syllabus buckets

  • General awareness
  • Verbal ability
  • Numerical ability
  • Reasoning
  • Military aptitude

Comparable exams and hiring routes

EntityEducationAge bandInterviewMode
AFCATGraduate or engineering by branchBranch-specificYesOnline plus AFSB
CDSGraduateAcademy-specificYesWritten plus SSB
NDAClass 12DOB-window basedYesWritten plus SSB
AgniveervayuClass 12 stream-specificDOB-window basedNoOnline plus physical
Agniveer Army8th to 12th by category17.5-21 typicalNoCEE plus rally
Agniveer NavyClass 10 or 12 by entryDOB-window basedNoINET plus physical

Sources by field

Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.

FAQs

Does AFCAT have EKT for every candidate?

EKT applies where the branch or notification requires it. Candidates should verify the current notification.

What comes after the AFCAT online test?

Shortlisted candidates go to AFSB, followed by medical and merit stages.