Managing human and material resources, the Ground Duty Branch is the mechanism that steers the Indian Air Force.
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Eligibility Criteria of AFCAT 2 2017 Ground Duty Branch
- Age – 20 to 26 Years for Graduates and Post Graduates (at the time of commencement of course).
- Marital Status – Candidates below the age of 25 years must be Unmarried.
- Nationality – Indian
- Gender – Both men and women.
As a Graduate/ Post Graduate you can join as an officer in any of the following Ground Duty Branches:
ADMINISTRATION BRANCH
- Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
- Responsible for the efficient management of both human and material resources. Some of the officers of the Administration Branch are selected and trained to carry out the following duties also:
- Air Traffic Controller  – Involves maintaining an orderly flow of traffic and airspace management.
- Fighter Controller  – Involves close contact and supervision between the air and radar for effective airspace management.
Educational Qualifications
- Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together?
OR
- Post Graduation degree / equivalent diploma in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
ACCOUNTS BRANCH
- Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
- Responsible for efficient financial management of funds.You will also act as internal auditor to ensure a zero-defect audit from outside agencies.
Educational Qualifications
- Graduate Degree in Commerce (B Com) with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together
OR
- Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (M Com) / CA / ICWA with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
LOGISTICS BRANCH
- Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
- Responsible for materials management of all Air Force resources. You would ensure efficient supervision of inventories, and involve in procurement processes of various ranges of equipment.
Educational Qualifications
- Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together
OR
- Post Graduation Degree/ equivalent diploma in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
EDUCATIONÂ BRANCH
- Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
Educational Qualifications
- Post Graduation Degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
METEOROLOGYÂ BRANCH
- Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
- As a Meteorology Branch Officer you would be involved handling the latest satellite imagery and state-of-the-art monitoring equipment, you would render specific advice to the operators on all aspects of weather.
Educational Qualifications
- Post Graduation Degree in any science stream / Mathematics / Statistics / Geography / Computer Applications / Environmental Science / Applied Physics / Oceanography / Agricultural Meteorology / Ecology & Environment / Geo-physics / Environmental Biology. All candidates should have scored a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers of Post Graduation put together and should have studied Maths & Physics in Graduation with minimum of 55% marks in both subjects.
31 thoughts on “Eligibility Criteria of AFCAT 2 2017 Ground Duty Branch”
I have score 59.73% in b.com can I eligible for account officer post
I have completed my m.com degree, m I eligible for afcat exam?
I have done commerce in 10+2. But while filling the AFCAT 2018 form online in which I have selected bcom as my degree but then they are asking 10+2 physics and maths percentage? Kindly help.
Brother I m facing the same problem..can we apply or not??
i am also facing the same problem…
please help
Guys,You have to put 0(zero) in Both Section.there is an instruction that if you are applicable for physics and maths tha write zero(0) in it.then your form will be accepted
sir,I completed diploma in auto mobile engg….may I any chance to join IAF
Hii good evening sir
I have PG in history with 65%. M I eligible for Education branch in AFCAT??
jai hind sir,sir I have to join garud commando ,and currently I’m persuing b-tech ,nd my 12th percentage is not 60 percent,but will make 60 to 65% in b-tech, then may I apply for Afcat exam.
Sir , i am doing diploma in mechanical engineering . Am i eligible for AFCAT exam after graduation.
I m a arts studen…. Nd now i m in class 12…… Aftr 12 or graduation from arts stream… Can i join Afcat
Sir I am vijayLakshmi studying msc computer cam applying the carrier airforce job in ground duty but small dought sir conform my job
Sir i completed my msc in chemistry.
In ground duaty (education) gate or any subject based exam is required or not..?
Plz tel, me sir
Sir I’ve got 59.6% aggregate in PCM in 12th standard and at present I am pursuing Hotel Management. Am I eligible for Ground Duty Branch? Kindly let me know Sir
Can B.E candidate apply for ground duty branches?
I have 55% in graduation and 57% in post graduation..Can i apply for education branch?
I am doing basic dipl8ma cource can i apply for this
I have completed my 12th with PCB n currently doing MSc with zoology…am I eligible for any officer rank in IAF
Hlo sir, i complete my gradution .. And my D.O.B. is 2 march 1998 ..
Si can i apply for afcat 2 2017……
I am student of b.tech 1sr year in civil engineering . Can i apply for AFCAT
How can one join JAG branch in Indian Air Force??
Sir,
I am doing BBA can i also apply for accounts department.
my right hand is fracture earlier can I join iaf
I have 0 percent in class 10.and 1 percent in class 12 .can I apply for afcat ???
I am commerce student .so am i eligibile for ground duty officer?currently doing BCOM
Yes you are eligible for accounts branch
I didn’t study physics in 12th since was from commerce stream.. so after completing my graduation(b.com),will i be eligible for IAF as ground duty officer or not?
I am doing bsc and my subjects are zoology,biology and chemistry. Am I eligible to join IAF after graduation through any entry ?
Which type of book i refer for AFCAT
I have 57% in graduation (pcm) and 63% in postgraduation( sociology) so can i apply for Afcat.
Hi rohit. I have the same percentage. Were you able to apply for afcat?
Pls reply.