What is the AFCAT 2027 exam pattern?

AFCAT has 100 questions for 300 marks in 120 minutes. Sections: General Awareness (24Q), Verbal Ability (18Q), Numerical Ability (18Q), Reasoning & Military Aptitude (40Q). Marking: +3 correct, -1 wrong.

What are the AFCAT branches I can apply for?

AFCAT offers Flying Branch (pilot), Ground Duty Technical (Aeronautical Engineering/Electronics), and Ground Duty Non-Technical (Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology).

What is the AFCAT selection process?

After AFCAT written test, shortlisted candidates appear for AFSB — a 5-day process including Screening Test, Psychological tests, Group Discussion, Group Planning Exercise, and Interview. Pilot candidates also take CPSS (Computerised Pilot Selection System).

What is the expected AFCAT 2027 cutoff?

AFCAT cutoff (out of 300) typically ranges from 150–180 marks for general category. AFCAT 1 2023 cutoff was 154 and AFCAT 2 2023 was 162. Cutoff varies by category (Flying, Technical, Non-Technical).

What is the salary of an Air Force officer through AFCAT?

An IAF Flying Officer earns basic pay ₹56,100 + MSP ₹15,500 + flying allowance ₹25,000 (pilots) + HRA + DA. Total in-hand for a Flying Officer is approximately ₹90,000–₹1,20,000 per month.

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AFCAT Preparation Guide

Indian Air Force

Your Complete Preparation Guide for AFCAT 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks300

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Twice a year

Next Exam Date

February 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate with 60% in PCM at 12th; age 20–26 years; unmarried

ANumber of Attempts

3 attempts per candidate

Study Plan by Subject

General Awareness

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Verbal Ability in English

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Numerical Ability

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Reasoning & Military Aptitude

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Focus on Military Aptitude section — spatial reasoning, mechanical aptitude, and distance-direction questions are unique to AFCAT

Build current affairs awareness especially about Indian Air Force operations, aircraft types, and defence news

Practise numerical ability under time pressure — all 18 questions must be solved in roughly 21 minutes

Improve reading comprehension speed and vocabulary as Verbal Ability contributes significantly to final score

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Awareness	25	75	30 min
Verbal Ability in English	25	75	30 min
Numerical Ability	25	75	30 min
Reasoning & Military Aptitude	25	75	30 min
Total	100	300	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

December 2026

Next Exam Date

February 2027

Conducted By

Indian Air Force

Frequently Asked Questions

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