Dear Aspirant,

Each year, in February and August, the test is conducted to select Class-I Officers for Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical). Candidates can apply for the AFCAT whether they are male or female.

Through the AFCAT exam candidates are recruited in the Indian Air Force for the following branches-

• Flying Branch
• Ground Duty Technical Branch
• Ground Duty Non-Technical Branch

Educational Qualification for AFCAT

UPSC CDS examination is conducted by UPSC twice a year to recruit young officers in indian armed forces Army,Navy & Air force.

Hello,

Please check the eligibility requirements to be eligible to appear for AFCAT and CDS

AFCAT

• A candidate must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics with minimum 60% marks in each subject from a recognized board.
• Candidate must have passes 3 year Bachelor's Degree in any discipline or 4 year B.E/B.Tech with minimum 60% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
• Age must be in between 20-24 years. For Commercial Pilot License holder 2 years age relaxation is applicable.
• Candidates who are in final year of the qualifying degree are also eligible to apply but their selection depends on the fulfillment of the education qualification requirement.
• Marital status should be unmarried
• You can apply for Flying branch and ground duty non-technical posts.

CDS

• A candidate must have passed bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized board
• Age must be in between 19-25 years.
• Candidates who are in final year of the qualifying degree are also eligible to apply but their selection depends on the fulfillment of the education qualification requirement.
• Female candidates are  are eligible to opt Officer's Training Academy only.
• Marital status should be unmarried
• Candidates who are in final year of the qualifying degree are also eligible to apply but their selection depends on the fulfillment of the education qualification requirement.

So this is the eligibility criteria to appear for AFCAT and CDS.