Notification Released for Indian Air Force - AFCAT 1/2017

IAF INVITES ENTERPRISING & ADVENTUROUS INDIAN CITIZENS (MEN AND WOMEN) TO JOIN AS COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN FLYING, GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL) AND GROUND DUTY (NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES

Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in January 2018 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) / Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches. The details of  Branches and eligibility criteria are given in the advertisement release of IAF.

COURSES COMMENCING IN JANUARY 2018 are: 

1) Flying (203/18F/SSC/M &W )

2) Ground Duty (Technical) 202/18T/PC/ M 202/18T/ SSC/M &W

3) Ground Duty (Nontechnical) 202/18G/ PC/M 202/18G/ SSC/M &W

Candidates are to apply only online on IAF career website www.careerairforce.nic.in from 03 December 2016 to 29 December 2016. So Hurry up!!!!

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Last date for submission of Online applications: 29 December 2016. Online modification of submitted applications may be carried out for name (spelling) and address only on 30 and 31 December 16. Please note that information filled up by the candidates in online application form will be considered final and no amendments will be allowed subsequently.

Detailed eligibility conditions , educational qualifications and physical standards can be checked on the advertisement published on the official website. Click here for Advertisement. This is just the replica of advertisement for spreading the word.

Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in January 2018 provided they fulfil the following conditions:- 

(a) Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of AFSB. 

(b) Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University latest by 15 November 2017. 

TYPE OF COMMISSION: 

·         Permanent Commission: 

Candidates joining as Permanent Commission (PC) officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation. 

·         Short Service Commission: 

(a)The Engagement period for SSC Flying Branch is Fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Not extendable). 

(b) The initial tenure for Short Service Commission officers in Technical and Ground Duty Branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to willingness, service requirements and availability of vacancies.

How to Apply:

(a) If you meet the eligibility criteria, please click on “CANDIDATE LOGIN” in the career website of IAF www.careerairforce.nic.in and follow the instructions. You are advised to note down Registration number for future correspondence. Candidates are advised to read the notification for AFCAT 01/2017 and the detailed guidelines for filling up online application as given in the website www.careerairforce.nic.in prior to commencement of filling up online applications. While filling online application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available, as details are to be filled as per matriculation and other educational certificates. Please save your recent colour passport size photograph (size 10 to 50 KB) in the computer for uploading it with your online application form. Please note that utmost care needs to be taken while filling up the online application. In case any information is found to be incorrect, the candidature is likely to be cancelled at any stage of the selection process. Submission of more than one application will result in cancellation of candidature.

(b) Details of AFCAT centres are appended and would be allocated as per availability of seats at AFCAT centre. The centres are allocated on first cum first basis and candidate might get another centre beyond his/her choice on delayed submission of application. No change of centre will be entertained. the detailed information , eligibility criteria can be seen on the official website.

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Pay Allowances and Benefits: What IAF offers is unmatched job satisfaction full of adventure. The glory , blue uniform and different missions to accomplish and serve the nation. Also numerous perks and privileges that are unmatched with any other job awaits. the CTC offered is as follows:

(a) Flying Branch :- Rs.82,050/- 

(b) Ground Duty (Tech) Branch :- Rs.71,550/- 

(c) Ground Duty (Non-tech) Branch :- ` 68,550/-

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Candidates may contact AFCAT Cell on Toll free number 1800-11-2448 or Phone No 011-26160458/ 26160459 (Direct) or 011-23010231 Extn 7905 to resolve any query regarding AFCAT and application procedure. Query timings are 09:00 to 17:00 (Monday to Friday). E-Mail queries may be addressed to afcatcell@gmail.com. AFCAT cell will be operational from 03 Dec 16 to 26 Feb 17 only. All AFSB related e-mails to be directed to career_iaf@bol.net.in and not to afcatcell@gmail.com.

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