The official notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) by the Indian Air Force (IAF) configurations the determined prerequisites for individuals willing to join the prestigious Indian Air Force (IAF) through AFCAT. It is essential to note that the eligibility criteria are not the same for male and female candidates. However, the exam is conducted by the IAF twice a year to commission officer-rank soldiers in Flying and Ground (Technical and Non-Technical) duties. Candidates who are eager to join the Indian Air Force (IAF) have an opportunity to provide wings to their dream and apply for the AFCAT 2025 exam.

Before jumping into the AFCAT exam preparation, it is necessary to understand the eligibility criteria for AFCAT 1 2025. This comprehensive guide assists applicants in grasping age limits, educational requirements, academic qualifications, physical standards, and other essential details. Let's explore:

AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility criteria for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 1 2025 organized into Nationality, Educational Qualification, Nationality, Marital Status, along with Physcial and Medical Standards. A successful application and selection process need rigorous adherence to each of these requirements.

1. Nationality: Aspirants must hold Indian citizenship as per the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.
2. Age Limit: The age limit may vary for different branches of IAF.

Flying Branch

• Applicants should have born between 2nd January 2001 to 1st January 2005.
• They must be 20 to 24 years of age.
• Applicants holding valid Commercial Pilot Licence issued by the DGCA (India) are subject to age relaxation of up to 26 years of age.

Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches:

• Should be in between 20 to 26 years of age as of 1st January 2025 (born between 2nd January 1999 and 1st January 2005).
• Educational Qualifications: 

Flying Branch

• Mandatory Qualification:
  • A Bachelor degree with 60% of aggregate marks in related subjects.
  • Must have passed Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level.
• Engineering Graduates: B.E./B.Tech with a minimum of 60% of aggregate marks is also acceptable.
• Additional Qualification: Final year students can also apply. If they can produced their degree before stipulated deadline.

Ground Duty (Technical) Branch

Specific disciplines serve as the foundation for educational degrees in technical branches:

• Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics):
  • 10+2 with science (PCM) stream.
  • A 4 year B.E/B.Tech degree with at least 60% marks in related fields.
• Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical):
  • 10+2 with science (PCM) stream.
  • A 4 year B.E/B.Tech degree with at least 60% marks in related fields.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch

• Administration and Logistics: A bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate marks.
• Accounts: BCom degree with a minimum of 60% marks.
• Education: Master's degree in relevant subjects with a minimum of 50% marks.

Marital Status: 

• Below or 25 years old must be unmarried.
• Older than 25 years are eligible.
• Widowers, widows, and divorcees below 25 are not eligible.

Physical and Medical Standards: 

Flying Branch

• Height: Minimum 162.5 cm with correlated weight.
• Leg Length: Minimum 99 cm and maximum 120 cm.
• Thigh Length: Maximum 64 cm.
• Sitting Height: Minimum 81.5 cm and maximum 96 cm.

Vision Standards:

• Distant Vision: 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other eye (correctable to 6/6).
• Myopia limit: -2.5D.
• Additional Criteria: 
• Tattoos are allowed only on the inner side of the forearms and the reverse side of the Palm.
• Aspirants having an NCC Air Wing Senior Division “C” certificate are allowed to apply for the Flying Branch without AFCAT examination.

Conclusion

AFCAT 1 2025 is a renowned opportunity for aspirants willing to join the prestigious Indian Air Force and serve the nation as commissioned officer with pride. To fall in the eligibility criteria of the exam is the initial and most important step toward this dream. Satisfying all the necessary prerequisites, candidates not only improve their chances of success but also shows their dedication and discipline to the values and standards of the Indian Air Force (IAF).