The date of the examination of Air Force Common Admission Test Exam 2022, which is conducted by the Indian Air Force Recruitment Department, is near Applications are issued annually for Flying Branch (Short Service Commission), Technical Branch (Permanent and Short Service Commission), and Ground Duty Branch (Permanent and Short Service Commission) in Indian Air Force. Interested candidates can fill out this application form twice a year. In today’s article, we are giving you information about AFCAT Exam 2022 Syllabus Pattern, and Upcoming Exam Date.
As you all know candidates are selected for Flying Branch, Technical Branch, and Ground Duty Branch in Indian Air Force through Air Force Common Admission Test. So there is a different exam syllabus for each department. In this article, you have been provided information about the exam pattern and exam syllabus of AFCAT.
AFCAT Exam 2022
Table of Contents
| Exam Name | Air Force Common Admission Test Exam 2022 |
| Conduct by | Indian Air Force Recruitment Department |
| Name of Post | Flying Branch (Short Service Commission), Technical Branch (Permanent and Short Service Commission), and Ground Duty Branch (Permanent and Short Service Commission) |
| Types of Service | Short Service Commission, Permanent Service Commission |
| Who are eligible | Male and Female |
| Total Vacancy | 317 |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam date | Mid-February 2022 |
| Admit card Available form | February 20222 |
| Mode of Examination | Online (CBT Based) |
| Time | 2 hours for Air Force Common Admission Test Exam 2022 (AFCAT) 45 minutes for EKT |
AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2022
Generally, the eligibility criteria for all the branches are the same in this examination of the Indian Air Force. If a candidate wants to join Flying Branch then his/her eligibility criteria will be valid for Technical Branch and Ground Duty Officer also. You can appear for any of the AFCAT exams while submitting the application form. After you qualify for your written test and other medical tests then you can join any branch of AFCAT as per your choice. There are three types of entries in the AFCAT exam.
- Ground Duty Branch
- Flying Branch
- Technical Branch
No special examinations are conducted for each of the above states. To qualify in the above-mentioned branches, you have to clear the written exam of AFCAT only. After which you have the option to work in any one branch of the Indian Air Force. To appear in the written examination of AFCAT, a candidate needs to meet the required eligibility criteria related to the application form. Let us tell you that the eligibility criteria for the candidates opting for the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force are somewhat different from the other two eligibility criteria. Let us know what the eligibility criteria are for the Flying Branch of Indian Air Force AFCAT.
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Flying Branch |
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Age Limit |
Min:- 19 years and Max:- 24 years |
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Education |
10+2 and Graduate with 60% marks |
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Ground Duty Branch (Non-Technical Branch) |
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Meteorology Branch
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Age Limit |
Min:- 19 years and Max:- 24 years |
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Education |
10+2 and Graduate |
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Logistic Branch
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Age Limit |
Min:- 19 years and Max:- 26 years |
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Education |
10+2 and Graduate |
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Education Branch
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Age Limit |
Min:- 19 years and Max:- 26 years |
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Education |
10+2 and Graduate |
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Administration Branch
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Age Limit |
Min:- 19 years and Max:- 26 years |
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Education |
10+2 and Graduate |
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Accounts Branch
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Age Limit |
Min:- 19 years and Max:- 26 years |
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Education |
10+2 and Graduate |
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Ground Duty Branch (Non-Technical Branch) |
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Aeronautical (Electronic)
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Age Limit |
Min:- 19 years and Max:- 25 years |
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Education |
10+2 and BE/B.Tech Engineering Degree in Electronics branch with 60% Marks |
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Aeronautical (Mechanical)
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Age Limit |
Min:- 19 years and Max:- 25 years |
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Education |
10+2 and BE/B.Tech Engineering Degree in Mechanical branch with 60% Marks |
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AFCAT Exam 2022: Exam Pattern
The candidates preparing for the AFCAT exam in the Indian Air Force are being informed about the exam pattern. In this exam, candidates are required to focus on the following topics to perform better in the question paper. Questions related to General Aptitude, General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude will be asked in the exam. You can check the exam pattern from the table given below.
| Exam Name | AFCATExam 2022 |
| Mode of Exam | Online CBT Mode |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Number per Questions | 3 marks |
| Time for Exam | 2 hours |
| Negative Marks | 1 Marks per the wrong Question |
| Subject I Papers | General Awareness Verbal Ability Numerical Ability Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test |
AFCAT and EKT Exam 2022: Exam Pattern
It is also mandatory for the candidates to clear the EKT exam to join the Indian Air Force as an officer from the technical group. In the table below you can check the EKT Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern information.
| Exam Name | EKT (For technical) |
| Mode of Exam | Online CBT Mode |
| Number of Questions | 50 |
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
| Number per Questions | 3 marks |
| Time for Exam | 45 minutes |
| Negative Marks | 1 Marks per the wrong Question |
| Subject I Papers | Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Electrical and Electronics |
AFCAT Exam 2022 Syllabus for written Exam
In the written exam of AFCAT, candidates have to study books on the following subjects. Below you have been provided with the syllabus of each subject and the topics related to them.
AFCAT 1/2022 Syllabus: -General Awareness
A total of 20 questions are asked from the General Awareness topic of the Indian Air Force Common Admission Test. In which candidates have to keep information about current affairs, policies of the country and abroad, etc. The topics given below are the most asked in the General Awareness section.
- Art and Culture
- Basic Science
- Civics
- Current Affairs
- Defence
- Environment
- Geography
- History
- Politics
- Sports
AFCAT 1/2022 Syllabus: -English
A total of 30 questions are asked from the English topic of the Indian Air Force Common Admission Test. In which candidates have to keep information about comprehension, Grammar, Basic English, etc. The topics given below are the most asked in the English section.
- Basic Grammar
- Detect Error in English Word and sentence
- Fill in the blanks with a correct and suitable word
- Sentence completion
- Antonymsand Synonyms
- Tenses
- Testing of English Vocabulary
AFCAT 1/2022 Syllabus: – Numerical Ability
In the Numerical Ability section some questions related to Mathematics to check the speed, accuracy, and knowledge of the candidates. There are also some questions related to mathematics in this section, which you can see in the topic given below.
- Fraction and decimal
- Percentage
- Distance and Time related to Boat/Train and stream
- Proportion and Ratio
- Work and time related to man wages
- Average
- Loss and Profit
- Compounds and simple interest
AFCAT 1/2022 Syllabus: – Numerical Ability
- Analogy
- Blood Relation
- Coding and Decoding
- Dot Situation Analysis
- Figure Classification
- Missing Figures
- Odd One Out
- Pattern Completion
- Sequencing
- Spotting the Embedded Figures
- Venn Diagram
AFCAT 1/2022 Syllabus: – EKT
Candidates, who want to apply from a technical group after an engineering degree in Indian Air Force, prepare for EKT in addition to the AFCAT exam. Below we are giving you the syllabus and topics of the subjects related to the technical group. The EKT exam of the Air Force Common Admission Test consists of a question paper of 45 minutes duration. In this question paper also all questions are asked of multiple choice type and each question carries three marks.
AFCAT EKT 1/2022 Syllabus: – Fundamental Engineering
- Engineering in Physics
- Engineering in Mathematics
- Engineering in Drawing
AFCAT EKT 1/2022 Syllabus: – Allied Engineering
- Wave Propagation
- Telecommunication Systems
- Radar Theory
- Microwave Engineering
- Instrumentation and Antenna
- Electrical Engineering
- Control Engineering
AFCAT EKT 1/2022 Syllabus: – Engineering in Computer Science
- Computer Networks,
- Design Analog, and Digital Electronics,
- Electronic Devices
- Information Technology
- Network Theory
- Switching Theory
AFCAT EKT 1/2022 Syllabus: – Engineering in Mechanical
- Engineering Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics/Hydraulic Machines
- Machine Drawing
- Manufacturing Science
- Materials Science
- Thermodynamics
AFCAT EKT 1/2022 Syllabus: – Engineering in Electrical & Electronics
- Analog and Digital Electronics
- Control Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Devices
- Microwave Engineering
- Microwave Engineering
- Telecommunication Systems
In today’s article, we have given you detailed information about the exam pattern and syllabus of the AFCAT Exam 2022. You can visit the official website of Major Kalshi Classes Coaching Institute to buy books and study work related to the above-given syllabus. From where you can get the books of these exams sitting at home For more details visit the official contact number and website given below.
Frequently Asked question
Both male and female candidates can fill out this application form in the examination of the Air Force Common Admission Test 2022. All the candidates whose age is between 19 to 26 years are eligible for this application form.
Yes, you can fill out this application form by checking the respective branch.
The minimum age of the candidate should be 19 years and a maximum of 25 years to apply in the technical branch of AFCAT.
There is no change in the syllabus of the AFCAT Exam 2021. Candidates have to prepare the entire syllabus.
In the selection process of AFCAT Exam 2021, first written exam, then conducted air Force Selection Board interview and medical test.
