Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in January 2026 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch). Interested candidates can apply now.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Registration Start Date
02 Dec 2024 (11:00 AM)
Registration Closing Date
31 Dec 2024 (11:59 PM)
Vacancy Details
Branch
Entry
Men (SSC)
Women (SSC)
Total
Flying
AFCAT Entry
21
9
30
Ground Duty (Technical)
AE(L), AE(M)
AE(L): 95 AE(M): 53
AE(L): 27 AE(M): 14
189
Ground Duty (Non-Tech)
Admin, WS, etc.
Admin: 42 WS: 14 Other: 31
Admin: 11 WS: 3 Other: 9
110
Flying (NCC Special)
NCC Special
10% of CDSE Vacancies
10% of AFCAT Vacancies
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Age Limit
Branch
Age Range (as on 01 Jan 2026)
Flying
20 to 24 years (Born 02 Jan 2002 – 01 Jan 2006). Upper limit 26 years for valid Commercial Pilot License holders (Born 02 Jan 2000 – 01 Jan 2006).
Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech)
20 to 26 years (Born 02 Jan 2000 – 01 Jan 2006).
Educational Qualifications
Branch
Qualification Requirements
Flying
Graduation with minimum 60% and Physics and Math in 10+2 OR BE/BTech with 60%.
Ground Duty (Tech)
BE/BTech with 60% and required streams as mentioned in the notification.
Ground Duty (Non-Tech)
Graduation in any discipline with 60% (Admin and Logistics). Other roles require specific qualifications.
Application Fees
Category
Fee Amount
AFCAT Entry
₹550 + GST
NCC Special Entry
No Fee
Exam Pattern
Section
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
Duration
General Awareness
25
75
Verbal Ability in English
25
75
Numerical Ability
20
60
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
30
90
120 minutes (Total)
EKT (Technical Branch)
50
50
45 minutes
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Online AFCAT Exam
Written test conducted online.
2. AFSB Interview
Shortlisted candidates appear for Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview.
3. Medical Examination
Final medical fitness evaluation.
4. Final Merit List
Prepared based on combined performance in AFCAT, AFSB interview, and medical fitness.