Check Your AFCAT Eligibility
Flying Branch generally uses an age band of 20–24 years (relaxable to 26 with DGCA CPL), while Ground Duty branches usually allow 20–26 years.
AFCAT age limits are usually 20–24 years for Flying Branch and 20–26 years for Ground Duty branches, with DOB ranges given in the official notification.
Flying Branch candidates with a valid DGCA CPL can usually get upper age relaxation up to about 26 years, as mentioned in AFCAT notifications.
Both men and women can apply for AFCAT; height, weight and some medical tables differ slightly by gender.
AFCAT entries typically require candidates to be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course, with limited exceptions stated in the notification.
AFCAT requires a degree with at least 60% marks; technical branches need engineering or specific combinations, while non‑technical entries allow general degrees with certain subject conditions.
Flying Branch generally needs a graduation with 60% and Physics & Maths at 10+2 or a B.E./B.Tech, while Ground Duty (Technical) needs B.E./B.Tech in specified branches and Ground Duty (Non‑Technical) accepts many general degrees.
AFCAT has strict standards on height, weight, BMI, chest expansion and vision; Flying Branch, for example, needs minimum 162.5 cm standing height and specific leg/sitting height ranges.
Disclaimer: This AFCAT eligibility checker is a simplified tool based on common age bands, degree rules, CPL relaxation and physical/medical highlights for Flying and Ground Duty branches. It does not replace exact date‑of‑birth ranges, branch‑wise degree lists, nationality clauses or full medical standards from the official AFCAT notification and IAF medical policy. Always confirm final eligibility from the latest AFCAT notification and Indian Air Force medical guidelines before applying.