AFCAT (1) 2021 Registration for 235 Vacancies Ends Today (11th Jan) @afcat.cdac.in: Check How to Apply Online & Join Indian Air Force (IAF)
AFCAT (1) 2021 Registration for 235 Vacancies Ends Today (11th Jan) @afcat.cdac.in-Check How to Apply Online & Join Indian Air Force: AFCAT 2021 Online Registration will be conducted 11th Jan 2021. In this article, we have listed down step by step process and important information needed while filling the application form for AFCAT (1) 2021 Exam.

AFCAT (1) 2021 Registration for 235 Vacancies Ends Today (11th Jan) @afcat.cdac.in-Check How to Apply Online & Join Indian Air Force: AFCAT (1) 2021 online registration has been commenced from 1st December 2020. Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct AFCAT (1) 2021 Exam on 20th & 21st February 2021 for the recruitment of 235 vacancies under Group-A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. IAF has invited the applications from eligible candidates including Indian citizens both Men & Women for the courses commencing in January 2021 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications have also been invited for grant of PC/SSC for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For Flying Branch).
IAF HAS RELEASED ADDITIONAL VACANCIES FOR WOMEN CANDIDATES IN GROUND DUTY (NON-TECH) BRANCHES, I.E., ADMIN , LOGISTICS AND ACCOUNTS BRANCH. ALL WOMEN CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE FOR GROUND DUTY NT ECH BRANCHES WHO WERE UNABLE TO REGISTER EARLIER CAN NOW REGISTER FOR ADM, LGS AND ACCTS BRANCH. REGISTRATION DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TILL 11TH JAN 2021 . ALL THOSE WOMEN CANDIDATES ALREADY REGISTERED FOR FLYING/AE BRANCH WILL BE ALLOWED TO ADD I MODIFY THEIR PREFERENCE OF BRANCH FROM 11-21 JAN, 2021. IN CASE OF ANY QUERY PLEASE CONTACT C-DAC HELPLINE NUMBER |
Below are important dates for AFCAT (1) 2021 Recruitment Process:
Important Dates for AFCAT (1) 2021 Exam |
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Issue of Notification |
1st December 2020 |
Dates for submission of online applications |
1st December 2020 to 11th January 2021 |
AFCAT (1) 2021 Admit Card Release |
5th February 2021 |
AFCAT (1) 2021 Exam |
20th & 21st February 2021 |
Course Commencement |
January 2022 |
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AFCAT (1) 2021: How to Apply Online?
For the ease of the candidates, we have listed down the step by step process and some relevant information needed while filling the application form. The application can be filled in online mode only. Let’s look at the Application Process for the various posts under AFCAT (1) 2021 Recruitment Drive:
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Step-1: Go to AFCAT Official website
Aspirants for IAF are required to apply online by using the link https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for online registration.
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Step-2: Click on ‘Candidate Login’ and Register as New User
Candidates need to click “CANDIDATE LOGIN’’ on the Home page for AFCAT 01/2021 Cycle and a new AFCAT Sign-in page will open. Applicants need to click “NOT YET REGISTERED? REGISTER
HERE”.
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Step-3: Login ID & Password Generation through Sign Up
Candidates need to fill in some personal information for the Creation of Log-in ID and generation of Password which will be sent to the registered Email ID of the applicant. After successful registration, sign-in with a registered email id and a system-generated password.
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Step-4: Fill all the details in the Online Application Form
Candidates need to fill the below details in the online application form:
S. No |
Description |
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1. Sign up Format |
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Full Name |
As per 10th Matriculation Passing Certificate- all in alphabet of max 50 characters |
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Father’s Name |
In alphabet of maximum 50 characters |
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Mother’s Name |
In alphabet of maximum 50 characters |
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Email id |
email id (to be used for Sign-in) |
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Nationality |
Indian |
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Mobile Number |
10 digits |
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Secret Question |
Select one from options |
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Secret Answer |
In alphabet of maximum 50 characters |
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CAPTCHA |
Enter alphanumeric text shown |
2. Personal Information |
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(a) |
Type of Entry |
Applicant has to choose entry to IAF through one of the options |
(b) |
Candidate’s Name (As per 10th/matriculation passing certificate) |
These fields will be auto filled from the signup data entered by the applicant. |
(c) |
Candidate’s Father’s Name (As per 10th/matriculation passing certificate) |
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(d) |
Candidate’s Mother’s Name (As per 10th/matriculation passing certificate) |
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(e) |
Email Address |
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(f) |
Secondary Email Address |
Email id other than which the applicant has signed-up with |
(g) |
Nationality |
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(h) |
Mobile Number |
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(i) |
Candidate’s Visible Identification Mark |
In alphabet of maximum 50 characters |
(j) |
CPSS/PABT Status |
Applicant has to choose Passed/ Failed/ Not appeared; |
(i) |
CPSS/PABT Batch Number |
Numeric Value |
(ii) |
CPSS/PABT Date of Passing |
DD/MMM/YYYY |
(iii) |
CPSS/PABT Chest No. |
Numeric Value |
(iv) |
CPSS/PABT attended at which Air Force Selection Board |
Choose one from the list Dehradun, Gandhinagar, Mysore, Varanasi |
(k) |
Do you have a current valid Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA? |
Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ |
(l) |
Are you serving Airman of IAF? |
Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ |
(i) |
Select Rank in IAF |
Choose one from the list |
(ii) |
Service Number |
Alphanumeric |
(iii) |
Current Posted Unit |
Alphanumeric |
(iv) |
Select Command |
Choose one from the list |
(m) |
Select Gender |
Male or Female |
(n) |
Select Marital Status |
Married or Unmarried |
(o) |
Date of Birth |
DD/MMM/YYYY |
(p) |
Confirm your Date of Birth |
DD/MMM/YYYY |
3. Qualification Details |
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(a) |
Education Level |
Choose one from the list 10 + 2 + Graduation |
(b) |
Select Graduation Level |
Choose one from the list, based on above selection |
(c) |
Select Qualification Degree |
For Group ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘D’ Choose from |
(d) |
Course Duration (in years) |
Numeric (4) four years for ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘D’ |
(e) |
Name of College/Institute |
In alphabet of maximum 50 characters |
(f) |
Name of University |
In alphabet of maximum 50 characters |
(g) |
Date/ Expected date of obtaining the Graduation |
DD/MMM/YYYY |
(h) |
Enter Aggregate/Gross Percentage |
Numeric 2 digit |
(i) |
Do you have Current backlog? |
Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ |
(j) |
10+2 / Higher Secondary School Details |
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(i) |
Enter Aggregate/ Gross Percentage as per your 10+2 / Higher Secondary School Mark Sheet |
Numeric 2 digit |
(ii) |
Enter Physics Percentage as per your 10+2 / Higher Secondary School Mark Sheet. Enter 0 (Zero), if not applicable. |
Numeric 2 digit |
(iii) |
Enter Mathematics Percentage as per your 10+2 / Higher Secondary School Mark Sheet. Enter 0 (Zero), if not applicable. |
Numeric 2 digit |
4. Course Preference |
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(a) |
Courses |
Applicant to select from the list of courses |
5. NCC |
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(a) |
NCC Air Wing “C” Certificate |
If applicant is joining through NCC |
(i) |
Serial No. |
Number |
(ii) |
Name of NCC Unit |
In alphabet of maximum 50 characters |
(iii) |
Year |
Numeric 4 digit (YYYY) |
6. AFSB/ SSB appeared Candidates |
Applicant has to choose Passed/ Failed/ Not appeared; |
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(a) |
Batch No. |
Number |
(b) |
Enter Place Of Appearing |
Alphabets |
(c) |
No of Days at AFSB |
From (DD/MMM/YYYY) to (DD/MMM/YYYY) |
7. Source of AFCAT information |
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(a) |
Source |
List of information Newspaper Employment News |
8. GATE |
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(a) |
Year of appearing |
Numeric 4 digit |
(b) |
GATE Score |
Numeric 2 digit |
9. Communication Details |
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(a) Permanent Address |
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(i) |
Enter Full Address |
Alphabet and Numbers of maximum 100 characters |
(ii) |
Select Territories State/Union |
Choose any one from list of states displayed |
(iii) |
Select City |
Choose any one from list of states displayed |
(iv) |
Pin Code |
Numeric 6 digits |
(v) |
Nearest Station Railway |
Alphabet of maximum 50 characters |
(vi) |
Landline Number |
STD code and Landline Numeric 11 digit |
(vii) |
Aadhaar Number Card |
12 digit numeric number of the applicant as appearing in Aadhaar card issued by UIDAI. |
(viii) |
Check if Permanent Address is same as Correspondence Address. |
If ticked, the Permanent address details are populated in the Correspondence address. |
(b) Correspondence Address |
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(i) |
Full Address |
In alphabet and numbers of maximum 250 characters |
(ii) |
State |
Choose any one from list displayed |
(iii) |
City |
Choose any one from list displayed |
(iv) |
Pin Code |
Numeric 6 digits |
(v) |
Nearest Station Railway |
In alphabet of maximum 50 characters |
10. Upload Documents |
Size of each file is to be between 10 KB and 50KB |
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(a) |
Photograph |
Upload un-attested recent passport size colour photograph (front portrait without headgear, except for Sikhs) |
(b) |
Signature |
Upload scanned image of own signature in JPEG/JPG format |
(c) |
Thumb Impression |
Upload scanned impression of the thumb in JPEG/ JPG format |
(d) |
Declaration by the candidate |
Check |
11. Select Exam City |
5 choices based on preference from the list of exam cities as mentioned in Para 8 (f) |
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Note:
- While filling in the online application form, applicants are required to click “SAVE AND CONTINUE” to complete the process of each part. If the mandatory fields (marked by a red asterisk (*)) are not filled, the “SUBMIT” button would not be enabled for the applicants to click and proceed to the next part of the application form.
- Once the “Course Preference” stage is saved, applicants will not be able to edit/ modify previous data in the “Personal Information” and “Qualification details” pages. Only the “Communication Details” page can be edited, if an applicant wishes to do so. After the “Make
Payment” step, applicants will be able to check the “Payment Status” as well as “Preview Application”.
- Applicants are not required to submit any certificate, along with their applications, in support of their claims regarding age, educational qualifications, etc. However, certain mandatory documents are required to be carried in original at exam centres.
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Step-5: Payment of Application Fee
Click on the link “MAKE PAYMENT”- Online (applicable only for AFCAT). The examination fee of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for AFCAT entry (not applicable for NCC special entry) can be paid online. No cash or cheque or demand draft (DD) will be accepted towards payment of the examination fee. The examination fee can be paid using Credit/ Debit Cards/ Net Banking through the payment gateway.
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Step-6: Generation of Registration Number
After confirmation from the bank that the payment is received, the “Payment Status” will display “Registration Number” which the candidate may note down for future correspondence. If the Registration Number is displayed on the screen; it implies that the payment is successful.
Mode of Communication
While filling in the application form, the applicants must ensure that they provide their valid and active e-mail IDs as the IAF would use the electronic mode of communication while contacting them at different stages throughout the selection process. On successful submission of the online application form, the candidate will receive a confirmatory e-mail on their registered e-mail ID. As such, all communication to the IAF should invariably contain the following particulars without which no request would be entertained.
(i) Branch, Course Number and Year of Examination.
(ii) Transaction Number (for queries on payment).
(ii) Registration Number (as given in Payment Status & Admit Card).
(iii) Hall Ticket Number (as given in Admit Card).
(iv) Name of Applicant (in full and in block letters)
Candidates are advised to exercise the utmost care while filling in the online application. In case any information is found to be incorrect, the candidature is liable to be cancelled at any stage of the selection process. If an applicant has submitted more than one application, only the latest submitted application form against a particular Aadhaar Number will be considered for issue of Admit Card. However, the fee deposited while filling additional applications will not be refundable.