AFCAT counselling 2024 involves several steps, such as written exams and group discussions, followed by medical examinations. Candidates shortlisted from the Feb 16 - Feb 18, 2024 exam will receive the schedule for the counselling sessions. The entire step-by-step AFCAT selection process is given below. Keep reading the article below to know more about AFCAT 2024.
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AFCAT Counselling 2024
The step-wise AFCAT counselling 2024 process is given below.
Step 1: Respond To Advertisement Followed by Written Test
NDA and CDSE
- The advertisement for NDA is released twice a year in the months of June and December, and for CDSE in the months of July and November by UPSC.
- Candidates must apply as per the advertisement.
- The written tests are conducted by UPSC only.
AFCAT - Air Force Common Admission Test
- For all entries other than NDA and CDSE and for all branches, candidates have to undergo the AFCAT 2024.
- The test is conducted twice a year in February and August.
- Advertisements inviting applications for AFCAT are out in June and December. Candidates are to apply as per the advertisement.
- The test is conducted all across India by the Indian Air Force.
NCC Entry
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Air Sqn NCC Senior division ‘C’ certificate holders are to apply online through NCC Special entry.
Step 2: AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) Testing
If you have successfully cleared Step 1, you will receive a call letter to report to any of the Air Force Selection Boards at Dehradun, Varanasi, Gandhinagar and Mysuru. At the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), you can undergo the following tests in order to ascertain your suitability and gauge your potential as an officer in the Indian Air Force.
Stage I: Testing
- Officer Intelligence Rating Test
- Picture Perception and Discussion Test
Stage-I is a screening test, and those who qualify STAGE-I are eligible to undergo STAGE-II testing. The STAGE-I disqualified candidates are routed back after the announcement of the results.
Stage II: Testing
All Stage-I qualified candidates undergo the following tests as part of STAGE-II testing during the next four to five days. The fifth day is for CPSS testing (Flying branch).
- Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a Psychologist.
- Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor activities, which are a combination of mental and physical work.
- The interview involves a personal conversation with an Interviewing Officer.
- Candidates who have applied for the flying branches and have been recommended will also have to undergo a Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test.
These tests will be explained to you in detail before they are conducted at the Selection Board.
Step 3: Conduct Medical Examination
If you are recommended by the Selection Board, you will be sent for the medical examination either at Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), New Delhi or the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru.
Step 4: Preparation of All India Merit List
An All India Merit List is compiled on the basis of your performance in the written test and AFSB interview, subject to being medically fit. Based on the vacancies available in various branches/sub-branches, joining instructions are issued to join one of the Training establishments.
