AFCAT 1 Eligibility 2023
AFCAT eligibility 2023 varies for the technical and non-technical branches. Candidates must ensure that they satisfy the entire AFCAT eligibility criteria as stated by the officials of IAF. Failing to fulfill the AFCAT eligibility criteria will disqualify you to appear for the AFCAT 2023 examination. Thus, go through the detailed AFCAT eligibility criteria given below to meet the required AFCAT eligibility norms.
1) Nationality:
The candidate opting to apply for AFCAT 1 2023 exam must be a citizen of India as per the Indian citizenship act, 1955.
2) Age Limit Criteria
Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
Flying Branch through AFCAT & NCC Special Entry | 20 years | 24 years |
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch | 26 years |
3) Marital Status:
Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Widows/ Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.
4) Educational Qualification
Category | Educational Qualification |
Flying Branch | 50% marks in each maths & physics of Class 12 along with a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. OR B. Tech degree from a recognized university with 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 recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. |
Ground Duty (Technical) Branch | Minimum 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. |
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches | 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum 3 years degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks. |
AFCAT Height Standards for the Flying Branch of IAF
Below are the maximum and minimum accepted height for male & female candidates for the flying branch of the IAF. No concession is given to any candidate in these parameters.
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Parameter | Min. (in cms) | Max (in cms) |
Acceptable Height | 162.5 | -- |
Leg Length | 99 | 120 |
Thigh Length | -- | 64 |
Sitting Height | 81.5 | 96 |
AFCAT Height Standards for Ground Duty Branch of IAF
The height standards for male & female candidates for the Ground Duty (i.e. Technical / Non-Technical) branch of the Indian Air Force can be found given below.
Parameter | Min. (in cms) | Max. (in cms) |
Acceptable Height for Males | 157.5 | -- |
Acceptable Height for Females | 152 | -- |
The IAF provides a concession to the following specific category of candidates in this branch. The minimum accepted heights for the following kinds of candidates can be 2 cms less than the specified standards.
- Gorkhas
- Individuals belonging to:
- hills of North-Eastern Region
- Garhwal Region
- Kumaon Region
1. AFCAT Height Vs Weight Standards for Male Candidates
The below table provides the height weight standard for the candidates as measured against their heights and age range. The male candidates can refer to the below table to find what should be their weight for the AFCAT for their height & age.
Height (in cm) Without Shoes | Weight (in Kgs) for Age Range (in Years) | ||||
15-17 | 18-22 | 23-27 | 28-32 years | 33-37years | |
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 |
Standard Deviation | 6 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 6.9 |
2. AFCAT Height Vs Weight Standards for Females
The standard prescribed weight of female candidates according to their heights & age range can be found in the table below.
Height (in cm) Without Shoes | Age Range (in Years) / Weight (in Kgs) | |
20-25 Years | 26-30 Years | |
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 |
Standard Deviation | 5 | 5 |
AFCAT Visual (Eye) Standards for Different Branches
The Indian Air Force also checks the eyes of a candidate for any kind of defect. The candidates applying for IAF are required to have a good vision as per the standards specified by the AFCAT. The visual standard specified by the IAF for its various branches can be found in the table below.
Branch | Maximum Limits of Refractive Error | Visual Acuity Errors | Colour Vision |
F(P) including WSOs | Hypermetropia: + 2.0D Sph Manifest Myopia: Nil Retinoscopic myopia: -0.5 in any meridian permitted Astigmatism: + 0.75D Cyl (within + 2.0D Max) | 6/6 in one eye & 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for Hypermetropia | CP-I |
Aircrew other than F(P) | Hypermetropia: +3.5D Sph Myopia: -2.0D Sph Astigmatism: + 0.75D Cyl | 6/24 in one eye & 6/36 in other, correctable to 6/6 & 6/9 | CP-I |
Adm/ Adm (ATC)/Adm (FC) | Hypermetropia: + 3.5D Sph Myopia: -3.5D Sph Astigmatism: + 2.5D Cyl in any meridian | Corrected visual acuity should be 6/9 in each eye. | CP-II |
AE(M) AE(L) | Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: + 2.5D Cyl in any meridian | Corrected visual acuity must be 6/9 in each eye. Wearing of glasses will be compulsory when advised | CP-II |
Met | Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: + 2.50 D Cyl | Corrected visual acuity must be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of Glasses will be compulsory | CP-II |
Accts or Lgs or Edn | Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: + 2.50 D Cyl | Corrected visual acuity must be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of Glasses will be compulsory | CP-III |
AFCAT Standard of Ocular Muscle Balance for Flying Duties
Sr. No. | Test | Fit | Temporary Unfit | Permanently Unfit |
1 | Maddox Rod Test at 6 meters | Exo- 6 Prism D Eso- 6 Prism D Hyper- 1 Prism D Hypo- 1 Prism D | Exo- Greater than 6 prism D Eso- Greater than 6 prism D Hyper- Greater than 1 prism D Hypo- Greater than 1 prism D | Uniocular suppression Hyper or Hypo more than 2 prism D |
2 | Maddox Rod Test at 33 cm | Exo-16 Prism D Eso- 6 Prism D Hyper- 1 Prism D Hypo- 1 Prism D | Exo- Greater than 16 prism D Eso- Greater than 6 prism D Hyper- Greater than 1 prism D Hypo- Greater than 1 prism D | Uniocular suppression Hyper or Hypo more than 2 prism D |
3 | Handheld Stereoscope | All of the BSV grades | Poor Fusional reserves | Absence of SMP, fusion Stereopsis |
4 | Convergence | Up to 10 cm | Up to 15 cm with effort | Greater than 15 cm with effort |
5 | Cover Test for Distance and Near | Latent divergence or convergence recovery rapid and complete | Compensated heterophoria or trophia likely to improve with treatment or persisting even after treatment | Compensated heterophoria |
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