AFCAT- 2021 Eligibility Criteria

AFCAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria

(a) Nationality- Candidate must be a citizen of India as per the Indian citizenship act, 1955. 

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(c) Educational Qualifications

(a) Graduation with a minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a  recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.  

OR 

(b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a  minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. 

OR 

Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate  Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. 

(ii) Ground Duty (Technical) Branch- 
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates with a  minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a  minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A  and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or  Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the  Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:- 

1. Communication Engineering. 
2. Computer Engineering/Technology. 
3. Computer Engineering & Application. 
4. Computer Science and Engineering/Technology. 
5. Electrical and Computer Engineering. 
6. Electrical and Electronics Engineering. 
7. Electrical Engineering. 
8. Electronics Engineering/ Technology.
9. Electronics Science and Engineering. 
10. Electronics. 
11. Electronics and Communication Engineering. 
12. Electronics and Computer Science. 
13. Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering. 
14. Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).
15.  Electronics and Computer Engineering. 
16. Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.
17.  Electronics Instrument & Control. 
18. Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering. 
19. Instrumentation & Control Engineering. 
20. Instrument & Control Engineering. 
21. Information Technology. 
22. Spacecraft Technology. 
23. Engineering in Physics. 
24. Electric Power and Machinery Engineering. 
25. Infotech Engineering. 
26. Cyber Security.

 Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates with a  minimum of 50% mark each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a  minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognised University OR cleared  Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers  (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60%  marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:- 

1. Aerospace Engineering. 
2. Aeronautical Engineering. 
3. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. 
4. Mechanical Engineering. 
5. Mechanical Engineering and Automation. 
6. Mechanical Engineering (Production). 
7. Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance). 
8. Mechatronics. 
9. Industrial Engineering. 
10. Manufacturing Engineering. 
11. Production and Industrial Engineering. 
12. Materials Science and Engineering. 
13. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. 
14. Aerospace and Applied Mechanics. 
15. Automotive Engineering. 
16. Robotics 
17. Nanotechnology 
18. Rubber Technology and Rubber Engineering. 
19.  

(iii) Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches-

Administration & Logistics- Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a  minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of  Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

 Accounts Branch- Passed 10+2 and did graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:-  B. Com Degree (Min three years course). 

Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in  Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in  Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance)  Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA. B.Sc. with specialization in Finance. 

Note-

1. Only those candidates who have given 12th standard in the 10+2 pattern of the examination are eligible to apply for these courses. 

2. Two seats are reserved for Law qualified candidates in Ground duty  (Non-Tech) branches and these candidates may be employed on legal duties of the IAF (after commissioning). 

3. In case the candidates are awarded grades/ CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/ CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the University from where they have obtained the degree.  In case the University does not have any scheme for converting CGPA to percentage conversion certificate, CGPA will be converted into 10 points scale and multiplied by 10 to get an equivalent percentage.  

4. Candidates who are studying in the final year/ semester Degree course and are yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply provided candidate should not have any present backlog and should have secured a  minimum of 60% marks up to the last semester/ year for which results have been declared up to the time of submission of application. They are required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination by 30 Nov 2021 and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of basic qualifying University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other ground whatsoever. 

5. Candidates who have failed the Computerised Pilot Selection System  (CPSS) in an earlier attempt or a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at  Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply in the Flying Branch. 

(d) Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the National Defence Academy,  Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Officers’ Training  Academy, Chennai and Officers Training Academy Gaya but were removed on grounds of indiscipline are ineligible to apply. 

AFCAT 2021 Physical & Medical Standards

The physical and medical standards of AFCAT 2021 are as follows -

• All applicants must be mentally as well as physically fit.

• An exam will be conducted to examine candidates’ mental and physical health. 

AFCAT Height and Weight Parameters:

The candidate may check the minimum and maximum acceptable height which is provided below. 

AFCAT Physical Requirement For Flying Branch

Job Designation	Leg Length	Height	Sitting Height	Thigh Length
Flying Branch	Min - 99 cms	162.5 cms	Min - 81.5 cms	Max - 64 cms
Max -120 cms	Max - 96 cms

Note: No concession is provided for age and region.

AFCAT Physical Requirement for Technical and Ground Duty Branch

Job Designation	Height
Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-technical) Branch	Women	Men
157.5 cms	152 cms

Note: 

• Gorkhas belonging to hills of North-Eastern region of India, Kumaon and Garhwal will get a concession of 5 cms.

• Men and women from Lakshadweep will get a concession of 2 cms in the minimum acceptable height. 

AFCAT Height and Weight Standards 

Applicants may check the table provided below to check the weight and height standards set by the Indian Air Force. 

For Male Candidates:

Height in cm	Weight acc to Age range (years)
15-17	18-22	23-27	28-32	33-37
152	46	47	50	54	54
153	47	47	51	55	55
154	47	48	51	56	56
155	48	49	52	56	56
156	48	49	53	57	57
157	49	50	54	58	58
158	49	50	54	58	58
159	50	51	55	59	59
160	51	52	56	59	60
161	51	52	56	60	60
162	52	53	57	61	61
163	52	54	58	61	62
164	53	54	59	62	63
165	53	55	59	63	63
166	54	56	60	63	64
167	54	56	61	64	65
168	55	57	61	65	65
169	55	57	62	65	66
170	56	58	63	66	67
171	56	59	64	66	68
172	57	59	64	67	68
173	58	60	65	68	69
174	58	61	66	68	70
175	59	61	66	69	71
176	59	62	67	70	71
177	60	62	68	70	72
178	60	63	69	71	73
179	61	64	69	72	73
180	61	64	70	72	74
181	62	65	71	73	75
182	62	66	72	74	76
183	63	66	72	74	76
184	64	67	73	75	77
185	64	68	74	75	78
186	65	68	74	76	78
187	65	69	75	77	79
188	66	69	76	77	80
189	66	70	77	78	81
190	67	71	77	79	81
191	67	71	78	79	82
192	68	72	79	80	82
193	68	73	79	81	83
SD	6.0	6.3	7.1	6.6	6.9

For Female Candidates

Height in cm	Weight in cm
20-25 cm	26-30 cm
148	43	46
149	44	47
150	45	48
151	45	48
152	46	49
153	47	50
154	47	50
155	48	51
156	49	52
157	49	53
158	50	53
159	51	54
160	51	55
161	52	55
162	52	56
163	53	57
164	54	57
165	54	58
166	55	59
167	56	60
168	56	60
169	57	61
170	58	62
171	58	62
172	59	63
173	59	64
174	60	64
175	61	65
176	61	66
177	62	67
178	63	67
SD	5	5

AFCAT 2021 Visual Standards 

For Flying Branch

Visual Standards for Flying Branch
Minimum distant vision 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other correctable to 6/6 only for Hypermetropia	Colour vision CP-1
Hypermetropia : +2.0 d Sph
Manifest Myopia: Nil
RetinoscopicMyopia: – 0.5 in any meridian permitted
Astigmatism : +0.75 D Cyl (with + 2.0 DMax)
Maddox Rod Test	At 6 meters	Exo -6 prism D
Eso- 6 prism D
Hyper -1 prism D
Hypo -1 prism D
At 33 cms	Exo -16 prism D
Eso - 6 prism D
Hyper -1 prism D
1 Hypo -1 prism D
Handheld Stereoscope	All of BSV Grades
Convergence	up to 10 cm
Cover test for distant and near	Latent divergence/convergence recovery rapid and complete.
Binocular Vision	Applicants must have a good binocular vision (fusion and stereopsis with good amplitude and depth).

Note: Applicants who wear spectacles regularly are not eligible for flying branch.

Visual Standards for Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch

Maximum Limits of Refractive Error	Visual Acuity Errors	Colour Vision
Hypermetropia: +3.5 D Sph	Corrected visual acuity should be 6/9 in each eye. Applicants will have to wear glasses when advised.	CP-II
Myopia: -3.50 D Sph
Astigmatism: ± 2.50 D Cyl

Visual Standards for Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch:

Sub Branch	Maximum Limits of Refractive Error	Visual Acuity Errors	Colour Vision
Administration	Hypermetropia: +3.5 D Sph	Corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in each eye	CP-II
Myopia: -3.5 Sph
Astigmatism: ± 2.50 D Cyl in any meridian
Logistics	Hypermetropia: +3.5 D Sph	Corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of Glasses will be compulsory.	CP-III
Myopia: -3.50 D Sph
Astigmatism: ± 2.50 D Cyl
Accounts and Education	Hypermetropia: +3.5 D Sph	Corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of Glasses will be compulsory.	CP-III
Myopia: -3.50 D Sph
Astigmatism: ± 2.50 D Cyl
Meteorology	Hypermetropia: +3.5 D Sph	Corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of Glasses will be compulsory.	CP-II
Myopia: -3.5 D Sph
Astigmatism: ± 2.50 D Cyl in any meridian

Criteria for post LASIK surgery for all branches (Flying/Ground Duty (Tech)/ Ground Duty (Non-tech)

Applicants who go through the LASIK (Laser in Situ Keratomileusis)/ PRK (Photo Refractive Keratotomy) are treated as eligible for all the branches in the Air Force. Candidates have to meet the criteria mentioned below:

• At least twelve months should have lapsed post uncomplicate stable LASIK. No history or evidence of any complication.

• The post LASIK corneal thickness as measured by a corneal pachymeter should be at least 450 microns.

An Inguinal Hernia

Applicants who have gone through the Hernia operation will only be considered if he/ she satisfies the conditions mentioned below.

• The candidate will only be allowed to appear if there is a gap of 12 months after the operation else he/she will be considered ineligible.

• The scar must have healed well. 

Medical Standards for the Flying Branch

The applicants applying for the AFCAT should not have gone through any operation or injury from the past few years and he must not have any disease. Some of the reasons which can reject him/her are mentioned below:

• Non-articular rheumUnilateral/bilateralism ( e.g lesions of the rotator cuff, tennis elbow, recurrent lumbago etc).

• Compression fracture of vertebra

• Granulomatous Disease of the spine

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Misc disorders including SLE, Polymyositis and Vasculitis.

• Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted movements of the cervical spine.

• Scheuerman’s Disease (Adolescent Kyphosis)

• Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

• Unilateral/bilateral cervical ribs with a demonstrable neurological or circulatory deficit.

• Osteoarthrosis, Spondylosis and Degenerative joint disease.

• Any other abnormality as so considered by the specialist.

• Spondylolisthesis / Spondylolysis.

• Arthritis / Spondylosis