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304 Vacancies for Commissioned Officers in the Indian Air Force

Apply for the Indian Air Force Commissioned Officer posts

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced 304 vacancies for the post of Commissioned Officer in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. This opportunity is open to both men and women, and the application process will be active from 30th May to 28th June. Here are the key details:

Eligibility Criteria:

Age: For the Flying Branch, candidates must be between 20 and 24 years old, born between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2005. For the Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branch, the age requirement is 20 to 26, with candidates born between 2nd July 1999 and 1st July 2005 eligible to apply.

Marital Status: Applicants must be single.

Training: Training for the Flying and Ground Duty Technical branches is 62 weeks, while for the Ground Duty Non-Technical branch, it is 52 weeks. The training will commence in July 2025 in Hyderabad.

Salary: The salary for a Flying Officer ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500. Flight cadets will receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100 during training.

Application Process:

The online application process will be available on the official websites https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in and https://afcat.cdac.in.

The exam fee is Rs. 550 + GST, except for NCC Special Entry candidates who are exempt from the fee.

Selection Process:

The selection process includes the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, as well as the NCC Special Entry.

For more detailed information, including branch-wise vacancy details and specific eligibility requirements, interested individuals are advised to refer to the official notification published in the May 25-31 issue of the Central Government publication 'Employment News'.