AFCAT 2 Examination 2021

Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts the AFCAT 2021 Selection Process to recruit officers for its Flying Duty and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. Selection of candidates through AFCAT is done twice every year. AFCAT 2 2021 examination notification is out now. The best AFCAT coaching in Lucknow Shield Defence Academy imparts advanced skills to the aspirants.

Age Limit:

Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years as of 01 July 2022 i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive). Upper age the limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive).

Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical): Branches. 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2022 i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2002.

Selection Process for AFCAT 2 2021

The selection will be done on the basis of:

@AFCAT written examination

@Officers Intelligence Rating Test & Picture Perception and Discussion test, @Psychological test

@Group tests / Interview.

 

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2021:-

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AFCAT Exam - 100 questions on General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. The total number of marks of the exam of 300 marks. The duration of the test is 2 Hours.

EKT [For Candidates with one of the choices as (Technical) Branch] - There will be 50 questions on Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics of 150 marks and the time duration to complete the test is 45 minutes. Join the best AFCAT coaching In Lucknow ShieldDefence Academy for the best results.

AFCAT 2 Marking Scheme:-

Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer.

One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

No marks for unattempted questions.

AFCAT Syllabus 2021:-

@English - Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases.

@General Awareness - History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc.

@Numerical Ability - Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams).

@Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test - Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.

 

The AFCAT 2021 Selection The process comprises an online exam -

Air Force CommonAdmission Test (AFCAT) 2021, followed by the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview. Only the candidates who qualify for AFCAT 2021 receive a call letter for AFSB after the declaration of AFCAT 2021 Results. Candidates who are recommended by the AFSB are then required to undergo a Medical Examination. IAF then prepares an All India Merit List and candidates are issued joining instructions to join one of the training establishments of the IAF. Candidates are issued their call letters for AFSB and joining instructions online.

The selection of candidates based on AFCAT is a merit-based process. Not only do the candidates have to demonstrate their aptitude but also have to match the strict medical standards set by the candidates for their officers. It is a comprehensive process in which the selection board scrutinizes all aspects of a candidate's aptitude, personality, knowledge, and psychology and only the candidates who match IAF's requirements are able to get through. IAF has to ensure that a candidate is fit for the disciplined and arduous life of an armed forces officer and he will uphold the honor and dignity of this prestigious organization. At the same time, flying fast-moving machines and keeping them operational are tasks that require immense dedication, and hence the force is very particular about who they recommend for this job.

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AFCAT 2021 Selection Steps

AFCAT 2021 Selection is a multi-step process and a candidate has to complete each of them. Given below are the details of

Each of the steps in the AFCAT 2021 Selection Process has been discussed below.

Step 1: Release of Exam Notification

IAF releases the official notification for the exam containing all of its various details including the number of vacancies, exam schedule, eligibility, the application process, etc. Candidates must go through this notification carefully and respond to the notification by filling up the AFCAT 2021 Application Form.

Step 2: Appearing for AFCAT 2021 (Written Test)

AFCAT is a written exam which is conducted by IAF. The exam consists of objective-type questions which candidates have to complete within 2 hours. AFCAT 2021 will be conducted in various cities across the country. Only candidates who will clear the AFCAT examination will be selected for the next round.

Step 3: Interview Round (AFSB interview): 

Candidates who fail to select the date and exam venue for the AFSB interview within the deadline will be allotted the same on a random basis and no requests for any change will be entertained. AFSB test is conducted only for qualified candidates of the online exam. Only such candidates can select the interview date and venue.

Step 4: Medical Examination

Candidates should be mentally as well as physically fit while going for any selection round in the Indian Air Force. A medical examination is conducted by the conducting body of AFACT 2021 to examine the physical and medical health of the candidate.

Step 5: Preparation of the All India Final Merit List

The final merit list will be prepared by the IAF on the basis of the overall performance of the exam. The best AFCAT AFSB training institute in Lucknow Shield Defence Academy imparting quality skills to crack the stiff competition.

AFSB Interview in AFCAT 2021 Selection Process:-

The Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) conducts a 4 to 5-day interview of the candidates for recruitment in the IAF. Only candidates who qualify in AFCAT 2021 are called to the interview centers available at the selected locations of the country. Candidates are informed about the date and location of their AFSB interview via a Call Letter, which can be downloaded from the AFCAT official website.

Candidates who opt for the Meteorology Branch and NCC Special Entry will be directly invited to any of the available centers for testing. Other candidates who have applied for the flying branch may choose between Dehradun, Mysore, and Varanasi for their interview session.

AFSB Interview Schedule

The AFSB Interview is conducted in 2 stages over 4 to 5 days, depending on which branch has been chosen by the candidate. Candidates applying for the Flying Branch have to appear for a 5-day interview while it lasts 4 days for Ground Duty applicants.

 

@AFSB Interview Day-Wise Schedule:-

Different Stages in an AFSB Interview

Following are the details of the different stages in an AFSB interview.

 

AFSB Interview Stage I:-

Stage I of an AFSB Interview is a screening test. It takes place on the first day of candidates arriving at the AFSB centre and includes two tests. These are:

Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test

Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT)

Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test - In the OIR Test, the candidate re required to demonstrate their Quantitative Ability and Logical Reasoning Skills in a test taken at the AFSB centre.

Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT) - The PPDT includes two parts - a) Picture Perception and b) Discussion. Candidates are shown a picture on the screen for a limited time and then asked to identify the main characters and form a short story based on the picture. In the 2nd part, candidates have to discuss their story and reach a conclusion in a group discussion.

The results of Stage I are declared soon after both of the tests have been conducted. Candidates who qualify in Stage I are required to stay behind and appear for the Stage II of the AFSB Interview. Candidates who do not qualify or are 'Screened Out' have to return from the centers.

AFSB Interview Stage II

The Stage II of an AFSB interview is a prolonged process that is conducted over the next 4 to 5 days. The following 4 tests are conducted during Stage II of the interview.

Psychological Test (PT)

Group Test (GT)

Personal Interview (PI)

Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS)

Psychological Test (PT) - Candidates who qualify for the screening of an AFSB interview are required to appear for their Psychological Test post-lunch in the afternoon. A series of tests are conducted for a psychological evaluation of the candidates. After the test is completed, the document verification is conducted.

Group Test (GT) - Candidates are divided in different groups and each group is assigned a Group Task Office (GTO). The GTO takes the group through various tests in which the group is placed in various tactical situations and they are required to work together and come up with solutions.

Interview- Candidates are required to appear for a Personal Interview with an Interviewing Officer at the AFSB centre. The interview can take place on any of the following days after the PT. Candidates are pre-informed of their interview schedule.

Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS)- CPSS is conducted on Day 5 and only candidates applying for the Flying branch are required to appear for this test.

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