Published on: 28 May 2025
By Admin | GovtJobTimes.com
🚨 The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the AFCAT 2 2025 Recruitment Notification for 284 Commissioned Officer vacancies under Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches. Candidates who dream of joining the Indian Air Force as a Class-1 Gazetted Officer can now apply online at the official AFCAT portal – afcat.cdac.in.
Whether you’re from a science background or a graduate looking to serve the nation, this is a prestigious opportunity to become an IAF Officer. Read on for complete details on eligibility, age limit, application process, exam fee, important dates, salary, and more.
✈️ IAF AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Commissioned Officer |
| Exam Name | AFCAT 2/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 284 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Apply Online Start Date | 2 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 July 2025 |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
🛩️ IAF AFCAT 2/2025 Vacancy Details
| Branch | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 03 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 156 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 125 |
| Total | 284 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria for IAF AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2025
✅ Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026):
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years
(Born between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2006) - Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech): 20 to 26 years
(Born between 02 July 2000 and 01 July 2006)
Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.
✅ Educational Qualification:
- Flying Branch: Graduation (with Physics and Maths in 10+2) + B.E/B.Tech OR B.Sc (3-year degree)
- Ground Duty (Technical): B.E/B.Tech in specified engineering disciplines.
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduate or Postgraduate in relevant fields.
➡️ For NCC Special Entry: NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate and other required qualifications.
Refer to the official notification for post-wise detailed qualifications.
💵 Application Fee
| Entry Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | ₹550 + GST (Non-refundable) |
| NCC Special Entry | No Fee |
📝 How to Apply for IAF AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2025
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official AFCAT portal:
🔹 Steps to Apply:
- Visit https://afcat.cdac.in
- Click on “AFCAT 02/2025 – Apply Online”
- Register using email ID and phone number
- Fill in the personal, academic, and communication details
- Upload photograph, signature, and documents
- Pay the applicable fee online
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
🛑 Important: Apply well before the last date (01 July 2025) to avoid server issues.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 28 May 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 2 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 July 2025 |
| AFCAT 2 Exam Date | To be announced |
💰 IAF AFCAT Officer Salary 2025
Selected candidates will be appointed as Group A Gazetted Officers with attractive pay scales and benefits:
- Flying Officer Pay Level (10): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
- Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500
- Other Allowances: Flying Allowance, Technical Allowance, Uniform Allowance, Travel Allowance, etc.
💼 Total in-hand salary (including allowances) can exceed ₹85,000/month depending on posting and branch.
📄 Download AFCAT 2/2025 Notification PDF
📥 Notification PDF: Click to Download
🌐 Apply Online: https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/
🔔 Why Join the Indian Air Force?
Becoming a Commissioned Officer in the Indian Air Force is more than just a job—it’s a lifestyle of honor, respect, and adventure. You’ll receive world-class training, serve the nation with pride, and enjoy:
- Excellent salary and perks
- Pension and retirement benefits
- Travel and accommodation benefits
- Adventure sports, flying opportunities
- Elite and respected career path
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📝 Final Thoughts
The IAF AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2025 is an exciting opportunity for ambitious candidates who want to secure a prestigious job in the defense sector. With 284 vacancies, this is your chance to serve the country and build a career that offers both challenge and respect.
📌 Start applying from 2nd June 2025 – and make your dream of joining the Indian Air Force a reality!
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