In the previous post, we have mentioned the AFCAT Age Limit for 2017. Candidates can also check the complete AFCAT 2017 Notification for more details. In this article, we are going to discuss more on AFCAT educational qualification one must need to apply for flying, technical and GDOC branch of Indian army through AFCAT entry.
AFCAT Educational Qualification for AFCAT 2017
Flying Branch
- Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
- Candidates who have failed the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) / PABT in an earlier attempt OR a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply
Technical Branch:
- Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates applying for AE (L) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies.
- Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates applying for AE (M) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies.
Ground Duty Branches
- Administration & Logistics: Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or a Post Graduate Degree / equivalent Diploma in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.
- Accounts: Graduate Degree in Commerce (B Com)(Minimum three year degree course) with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (MCom) / CA/ ICWA with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together
- Education: Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together
Can Final Year Candidates Apply For AFCAT 2017?
- Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in July 2018 provided they fulfil the following conditions:
- Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of SSB.
- Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University by 15 June 2018.
AFCAT Educational Qualification for AFCAT 2017
Flying Branch
- Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
- Candidates who have failed the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) / PABT in an earlier attempt OR a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply
Technical Branch
- Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates applying for AE (L) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies.
- Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates applying for AE (M) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies.
Ground Duty Branches
- Administration & Logistics: Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or a Post Graduate Degree / equivalent Diploma in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.
- Accounts: Graduate Degree in Commerce (B Com)(Minimum three year degree course) with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (MCom) / CA/ ICWA with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together
- Education: Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together
Can Final Year Candidates Apply For AFCAT 2017?
- Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in Jan 2018 provided they fulfil the following conditions:
- Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of SSB.
- Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University by 15 Jan 2018.
AFCAT Educational Qualification for AFCAT 2017
Flying Branch
- Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
- Candidates who have failed the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) / PABT in an earlier attempt OR a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply
Technical Branch
- Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates applying for AE (L) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies.
- Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates applying for AE (M) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies.
Ground Duty Branches
- Administration & Logistics: Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or a Post Graduate Degree / equivalent Diploma in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.
- Accounts: Graduate Degree in Commerce (B Com)(Minimum three year degree course) with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (MCom) / CA/ ICWA with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together
- Education: Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together
Can Final Year Candidates Apply For AFCAT 1 2016?
- Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in Jul 2017 provided they fulfil the following conditions:
- Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of SSB.
- Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University by 15 Jul 2017.
Candidates are suggested to check the latest notification of Indian Air Force AFCAT at www.careerairforce.nic.in for correct AFCAT education qualification.
hii, I have a query regarding filling of form for technical branch. I am eligible to apply for technical branch as per the advertisement, but while filling the form in the part 4 section of application,where the preference of job is to be given, only options for ground duties are showing rather than technical. can anybody tell me whether anybody else is facing the same problem? how could i fill the form for technical branch?
Candidates should have minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level then only the option will show up for the technical branch entry.
I’ve checked it by entering physics and maths percentage as 60%.
I didn’t score well in my 10+2. It looks like I’ll never make it to technical branch 🙁