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AFCAT 2 application 2025 Closed! The application form for the Phase 2 exam was released online on June 2, 2025, along with the notification at the official website at afcat.cdac.in. The last date to register for the same was July 1, 2025. The direct link to apply for it was shared below for your ease (now closed). You were required to meet the minimal AFCAT Eligibility 2025 requirements to be eligible to apply for the AFCAT 2025 exam.
You must note that IAF will not open the application correction window for you to make changes, thus you must fill out the applications carefully. The AFCAT application fee is INR 550 along with GST charges and is applicable for all the categories. The notification has been announced for 284 seatsfor both men and women in various branches, including Flying, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical), and NCC Special Entry. The exam will be held on Aug 23, 24, and 25, 2025.
How to Fill AFCAT 2 Application Form 2025?
You must follow the steps below to fill out the AFCAT application form 2025.
Step 1: AFCAT 2 Registration
- You must visit the official website of the AFCAT Exam - afcat.cdac.in.
- Click on the login tab for candidates, on the home page.
- Click on the "New Registration" tab below the login tab.
- After successfully registering for the exam, you will receive their password in their email address.
| Particulars | Link |
| AFCAT 2025 Phase 2 Registration Link | Closed |
Note: Details to be provided for registering for AFCAT application form 2025 are your names, email ID, and mobile number.
Step 2: Filling AFCAT Application Form 2025
- You must go to the login page of AFCAT 2025.
- Enter the Email ID and Password and login to your account.
- Select the entry type of flying branches - AFCAT or NCC.
- Select the AFCAT 2025 application form filling tab.
Step 3: AFCAT Documents Required for AFCAT 2025 Registration
It is important to have the following documents required for AFCAT Phase 1 application form 2025. You must have valid contact details like phone number and email ID, as the authorities may use such contact details provided by you to send them important updates about the exam. The following are certain requisites for filling out the AFCAT 2025 registration form.
- Educational Certificates
- Marksheets
- Working Email Address
- Working Mobile Number
- Aadhar Card or Details of any other Photo Identity Proof
- Banking Details for fee payment
- Good Internet Connection
Preference of Course: You should mention your preference of course, such as Ground Duty (Technical or Non-technical), Flying, etc. Those with technical qualifications will attend the EKT, and branches will be allotted to them based on the vacancies. The allocation can differ from the candidates' preferences.
Instruction for Uploading Photographs and Signature
Passport Size Photograph
- You have to upload a scanned copy of the recently taken coloured passport-size photograph while filling out the AFCAT application form 2025.
- The passport size photograph should be between 10 KB to 50 KB. The AFCAT photo and signature size must be followed strictly.
AFCAT Thumb Impression
- You have to upload the scanned copy of Thumb Impression (Male - Left/ Female - Right)
- The size of the thumb impression should be between 10 KB to 50 KB. AFCAT photo and signature size guidelines must be carefully obeyed.
Signature
- You must upload a scanned copy of their digital signature when filling out the Application Form.
- The size of the Digital Signature should be between 10 KB to 50 KB
| Document | File Size | Format |
| Photograph | 10-50KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | ||
| Thumb Impression |
Step 3: Payment of AFCAT 2025 Application Form Fees
- You have to pay AFCAT form fees 2025 after registering for the exam.
- Click on the "Make Payment" tab to pay the fees.
- After successfully paying the fees, the confirmation status will be displayed on the screen.
- The confirmation will be sent through email and SMS too.
AFCAT 2025 Application Form Fee and Mode of Payment
The amount to be paid for AFCAT form fees 2025 and the mode of payment are discussed below.
- Registration Fee: The ones filling out the AFCAT 2025 application form will have to pay a Registration AFCAT application form fee of INR 250.
- Mode of Fee Payment: The ones who satisfy the eligibility criteria can make the payment through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking or Challan Payment while applying for AFCAT 2025.
| Category | Registration Fee |
| General/ OBC/ SC/ ST/ PWD | INR 550 |
Note: No charges will be applied to fill in the AFCAT 2025 online form for the ones applying for Meteorology Entry and NCC Special Entry.
AFCAT 2 Application Form Dates
The important dates associated with the AFCAT online form 2025 are given below as a table for the reference of the candidates:
| Events | AFCAT 2 2025 dates |
| AFCAT Notification Release Date | June 2, 2025 |
| AFCAT Application Form Release 2025 | June 2, 2025 |
| AFCAT Application Form Last Date | July 1, 2025 |
| AFCAT 2 Application Correction Date | NA |
Notification: The notification was released on the official website. You should go through the notification clearly before applying for the exam.
Registration Fee: General/ OBC/ SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates have to pay the Registration Fee of INR 250 through online mode, such as Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking or Challan Payment.
Note: Before filling out the AFCAT registration form 2025, one has to make sure that they have scanned copies of their photograph and signature.
What is AFCAT Eligibility 2025?
Before enrolling for the exam, you must check their AFCAT eligibility criteria 2025. The eligibility criteria include age, educational qualification, physical standards, and nationality that you must meet to pass the exam.
| Branches | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | Candidates should be between 20 and 24 years old. The upper age limit for candidates having a Commercial Pilot License is relaxed up to 26 years |
| Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch | The age of candidates should be between 20 and 26 years |
AFCAT Vacancy 2025
The opening is for a total of 284 seats for Flying Ground and Ground Duty posts. The division of the seats are as follows:
AFCAT 2 Vacancy Details
The seat details for the Phase 2 application are as follows:
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (Men) (SSC) | Vacancies (Women) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 220/26F/SSC/M & W | 01 | 02 |
| Ground-Duty(Technical) | 219/26T/SSC/ 109AEC/ M & W | AE(L): 85 AE(M): 38 |
AE(L): 23 AE(M): 10 |
|
| Ground-Duty(Non-Technical) | 219/26G/SSC/M & W | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 19 Admin: 46 Accts: 09 Lgs: 11 Edn: 07 Met: 06 |
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 05 Admin: 12 Accts: 02 Lgs: 04 Edn: 02 Met: 02 |
|
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 220/26F/PC/M and 220/26F/SSC/M&W |
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | |
AFCAT 1 Vacancy Details
The seat details for the Phase 1 application are as follows:
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (Men) (SSC) | Vacancies (Women) |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 219/26F/SSC/M & W | 21 | 09 |
| Ground-Duty(Technical) | 218/26T/SSC/ 108AEC/ M & W | AE(L): 95 AE(M): 53 |
AE(L): 27 AE(M): 14 |
|
| Ground-Duty(Non-Technical) | 218/26G/SSC/M & W | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 14 Admin: 42 Accts: 13 Lgs: 11 Edn: 07 Met: 07 |
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 03 Admin: 11 Accts: 02 Lgs: 03 Edn: 02 Met: 02 |
|
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 219/26F/PC/M and 219/26F/SSC/M&W |
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | |
AFCAT Salary 2025
The stipend received throughout training is INR 56,100 (level 10 starting wage). This will be paid to both male and female candidates during their training time. Training will last 74 weeks for the Flying and Technical branches and 52 weeks for the non-technical branches.
During the training time, the training authorities will offer lodging. After completing the training period, AFA officers' AFCAT remuneration will be paid in the first cell of Level 10. The following is the AFCAT salary structure by rank:
| Branch | Salary Package (INR) |
| Flying Branch | 14 -15 Lakhs |
| Ground Duty (Tech) | 12-13 Lakhs |
| Ground Duty (Non-Tech) | 11-12 Lakhs |
FAQs on AFCAT Application Form
Q: Is the AFCAT Application form 2025 available in Online /Offline mode?
The AFCAT 2 application form 2025 was available in online mode only. No other mode was accepted. You were advised to follow the steps to complete the application procedure.
Q: When was the AFCAT 2 2025 application form released?
The AFCAT 2 application form 2025 was released on June 2, 2025, a few days after the release of the official notification. However, the last date to apply for the same was July 1, 2025. The commission may or may not open any application correction window.
Q: When is the last date to apply for AFCAT Application form 2025?
The last date to submit the AFCAT application form 2025 Phase 2 was July 1, 2025. There may be no provision to make changes to the application form, or submit the form with late fee. Thus you are advised to fill out the form on time for future registrations.
Q: Can I edit the details entered in AFCAT Application form 2025?
No, once the application form has been finally submitted, you can make no changes to it. However, if you have not clicked on the 'Submit option, you can make changes to it.
Q: What is AFCAT 2025 registration fee?
The registration fee is INR 550 for all the categories. There is no relaxation provided to the reserved categories.
