AFCAT 01/2013 official notification released by Indian Air Force

Want to join Indian Air Force as commissioned officer and want to serve for the country? IAF has released the notification for AFCAT 01/2013. Read on to know about how to apply, last date and also about online application of AFCAT 01/2013.

    Indian Air Force is one of the best defense forces in the world. It is very challenging to be the part of World's greatest force. If you think you have that courage and will to serve in the Indian Air Force, here is the golden chance to fulfill your dream of serving the nation with pride.
Indian Air Force has released the notification of AFCAT 01/2013 for the various courses commencing in January and July of 2014. Air Force Common Admission Test i.e., AFCAT is the first and foremost entrance test one needs to qualify in order to become an officer in IAF. Following are the details of official AFCAT 01/2013 notification released by the IAF authorities.

Courses commencing in January 2014

There are total five courses IAF is going to commence in January 2014. Two courses of Technical branch, two courses in Ground Duty branch, and one course in Flying branch as given below.

• Flying Branch
1. 13 SSC Course - No. 13 Short Service Commission Course
• Technical Branch
1. 84 AEC Course - No. 84 Aeronautical Engineers (84 AEC) Course for permanent commissioning
2. 56 SSC Course - No. 56 Short Service Commission Course
• Ground Duty Branches
1. 135 GDOC Course - No. 135 Ground Duty Officer's Course foe permanenet commissioning
2. 28 SSC Course - No. 28 Short Service Commissioning Course

Courses commencing in July 2014

There is only one course commencing in July 2014. 

• Technical Branch
1. UES - 2014 - University Entry Scheme for permanent commissioning.

Last date for applying AFCAT 01/2013 

Applications can be submitted from 10th of December 2012 to 08th of January 2013.   

How to apply for AFCAT 01/2013

All applicants need to apply online for AFCAT 01/2013. Serving Airmen need to apply online and also they need to submit physical application as prescribed in AFO 39/2006. Other serving government employees need to take prior permission from their respective authorities and need to produce No Objection Certificate i.e., NOC from the employer.