The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the final merit list for AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) 2 2024. A total of 665 candidates have been provisionally recommended for training.
Education: The IAF has officially released the final merit list for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2, 2024. This merit list includes the names of 665 candidates who have been recommended by the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) for various branches, including the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical). Selected candidates will commence their training at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad, from July 2025.
What's Special About This Merit List?
This merit list released by the IAF contains the names of all candidates who successfully completed the various stages of the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB). Names are listed in order of merit. However, inclusion in the list does not guarantee final selection. Final appointment depends on several factors, including:
- Medical fitness report
- Branch preferences
- Vacancy availability
- Rank in the merit list
Selection of 665 Candidates: Category-wise Breakdown
According to the information released by the Air Force, the 665 selected candidates are categorized as follows:
- AFCAT (Male): 399 candidates
- AFCAT (Male - AE Branch only): 40 candidates
- NCC Special Entry (Male): 16 candidates
- AFCAT (Female): 185 candidates
- AFCAT (Female - AE Branch only): 12 candidates
- NCC Special Entry (Female): 6 candidates
- Service Selection Board: 7 candidates
How to Check Your Merit List?
Candidates can verify their names on the official Air Force website by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/
- Go to the "What's New" section on the homepage.
- Click on the link for "Merit order of all AFSB recommended candidates: July 25 Course".
- A PDF file will open; you can search for your roll number using Ctrl + F.
- Download and save this list for future reference.
Next Steps for Selected Candidates
Candidates whose names are on the merit list must report to the Air Force Academy in Dundigal from July 2025. Before that, all selectees must complete formalities such as medical fitness certification and document verification. It is essential to keep all documents and necessary certificates ready in advance.
Joining the Indian Air Force through AFCAT is not only a prestigious career but also a proud opportunity for national service. Lakhs of young people participate in this exam every year, but only a few hundred candidates get this opportunity. Therefore, being included in this final merit list is a matter of pride.
