AFCAT Notification 2020

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AFCAT 2020 Brief Introduction: Indian Air Force (IAF) invites  application for the courses commencing in July 2021 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) (Men and Women) in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Graduates can join the air force academy either via applying in CDS or AFCAT. It is a big opportunity for candidates who are interested in making an air force - career or in air force jobs, candidates can apply by clicking the airforce online application.

AFCAT (2) 2020 application events	Important  dates
Online registration began	15-Jun-2020
Last date to fill the application form	14-July- 2020
Fee payment	15-Jun-2020 to 14-July-2020
air force application deadline	15-Jun-2020 to 14-July-2020

AFCAT 2020(2) Vacancies:

• Flying Branch: Short Service Commission (SSC) Men  /Women: 74 vacancies

• Ground Duty Branch (Technical): 66 vacancies in Aeronautical Engineering Electronics (AE(L) Men) (Permanent  Commission (PC) - 40, Short Service Commission (SSC) - 26)  

• Ground Duty Branch (Technical): 39 vacancies in Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical (AE(M) Men / Women) (Permanent  Commission (PC) - 23, SSC - 16)

• Ground Duty Branch (Non-Technical) - Admin (Men): 39 vacancies (Permanent Commission (PC) -  23, SSC - 16)

• Ground Duty Branch (Non-Technical) - Education (Men/Women): 16 vacancies (Permanent Commission (PC) -  08, SSC - 08)

• NCC Branch Special Entry Flying Permanent Commission (PC) Men  

• NCC Branch Special Entry Flying Short Service Commission (SSC) Men / Women 

• Ground Duty Branch (Non-Technical) Permanent Commission (PC) Men:  10 vacancies (Meteorology Entry)

• Meteorology Entry : 22 vacancies (Permanent  Commission (PC) Men - 10, Short Service Commission (SSC) - 12 Men/Women)

Pay Scale: Offered: Level 10 ₹ 56100 - 110700  plus numerous allowances.

AFCAT Age Limit:

 (a) Flying Branch : 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2021 i.e. born between 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2001 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 year i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2001 (both dates inclusive). 

(b) Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches :  20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2021 i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2001 (both dates Inclusive)

Educational Qualifications/Air Force requirements: 

(i) Flying Branch: Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and 

(a) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. 

OR 

(b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. 

OR 

(c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent

(2) Ground Duty (Technical) Branch: Candidates with a minimum of 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 for more details please click air force application pdf

AFCAT Registration 2020 :

• Click on ‘Candidate Login’ on the home page of AFCAT for sign-in

• Applicants need to select ‘Not yet Registered? Register Here’

Click here to apply for AFCAT (2) 2020

AFCAT Apply Online 

• Candidates need to login with their registered email ID and password

• Select the type of entry, AFCAT, NCC Special Entry for Flying Branch

• Read the instructions carefully

• Click the checkbox to proceed to the next stage

• Click ‘Application Form Filling’

Candidates in the application form are required to fill the following details:

Personal Information: Name, father’s & mother’s name ( will be auto-filled from the sign-up data), email address, secondary email address, nationality, mobile number, visible identification mark, CPSS/PABT status, CPSS/PABT batch number, CPSS/PABT date of passing, CPSS/PABT chest no, CPSS/PABT attended at which Air Force Selection Board, Select Rank in IAF, service number, currently posted unit, select command, gender, marital status and date of birth.

Paying AFCAT Examination Fees 2020

• After filling the AFCAT application form 2020, candidates need to pay Rs 250 as examination fees.

• The fees can be paid online through credit/ debit cards/ net banking.

• Candidates need to click ‘Make Payment’ to pay the fees.

• On confirmation from the bank, the payment status will display the registration number.

• Candidates will also receive the confirmation regarding fee payment on their registered email ID and mobile number.

AFCAT FAQs:

Q1.  AFCAT selection process or AFCAT exam pattern 2020?

Exam	Subject	Duration	No of questions	Maximum marks
AFCAT	General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test	2 hours	100	300
EKT	Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics	45 minutes	50	150

Q2 AFCAT Syllabus ?

 

English	Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases
General Awareness	Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases
Numerical Ability	Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test	Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability

 

Q3 Can I give AFCAT after 12

 After 12th standard you are not applicable for AFCAT exam. Only some engineering department are applicable for AFCAT exam. Candidate must have complete the graduation in any trade, but must have maths and physics in 12th

Q4. Where are indian air force training establishments?

• Air Force Academy (Dundigal) – STAGE 0 & I flying training (six months each) along with Joint service training.

• Hakimpet (Secunderabad)

• Transport Training Wing, Yelahanka (Bangalore)

• Bidar (Karnataka),Kalaikunda 

Q5. What is the air force admission process ?

One can join the air force via cds or AFCAT exam.

Q6. Who are the other well known air force recruiters ?

U.S. air force recruiting the young dynamic candidates.

Q7. Air force recruiter near me?

Indian air force 

Q8. How to prepare for AFCAT or how to crack AFACT

English: This section of the AFCAT paper consists of at least 20 questions and level is from moderate to difficult. Questions would be asked from comprehension, cloze test, synonym and antonym, idioms and phrases, Error spotting.

 

GK: Develop a habit of reading magazines and daily newspapers to score well in the General Knowledge section.When reading magazines and newspapers, focus more on the latest books, winners in sports, cities located at the banks of famous rivers etc. At least revisie the last 6 months GK updates.

Numerical Ability: Clear basic concepts of Age, partnership, Trains,simple interest and compound interest, Time & Work to easily score marks in less time.

Reasoning: Try to have a clear understanding of topics like Cube, Paper folding,2-D and 3-D rotation images and mirror images.

Solve mock tests and previous year papers:

Going through previous year papers and solving mock tests will boost your AFCAT preparation. This will not just help you get a better understanding of the types of questions asked but will also help you develop techniques to solve them quickly. Further, online mock tests will prepare you for the computer-based test.

 

Military Aptitude :

This is one of the most challenging sections of the AFCAT exam. You need to work on attention and regularly practice to prepare for this section. When preparing for Military aptitude, focus more on verbal skills and spatial ability.

 

AFCAT Books :

Try to focus on only selected books instead of a heap of different books. A larger amount of study material sounds good but is never a good idea as it confuses more. Here are some AFCAT books:

•         High School English Grammar and Composition

•         Word Power Made Easy - Norman Lewis (very informative to increase the vocab and also useful for those who are planning for SSC exams)

•         Popular Master Guide, AFCAT - R. Gupta

•         AFCAT - The First Step - DDE

• Paramount Advance Maths

Most of these books are available in kindle version also, those who are using kindle can check for kindle versions for these books.

Important links:

Notification

Vigyan Prasar Recruitment 2020

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Brief Introduction: Vigyan Praser is an autonomous organization under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.The principal objective of VP is to serve India’s science popularization agenda. Science popularization, therefore serves as a robust knowledge led tool to fulfill three mutually reinforcing public policy objectives. Dr. Nakul Parashar is serving as Vigyan Prasar Director .VP fulfils its objective through strategically important tasks :

1. Markets software for S&T popularization in many languages i.e. vigyan prasar tamil , vigyan prasar kolkata etc

 

2.Uses multiple media / tools including Audio, Video, Radio, TV, Print, Kits as follows:

• dd vigyan, dd science, tv venkateswaran

• vigyan prasar science club

• vigyan prasar books

• vigyan prasar videos

• vigyan prasar training

• vigyan prasar kits

• vigyan prakash journal

• vigyan prasar magazine

 

      3. Specific nationwide science popularization programmes / campaigns

• vigyan prasar network of science club 

• science film festival 2020

 

 

Applications are invited for engagement of various professionals in VIGYAN PRASAR at Noida/Delhi office for its Indian Science News and Feature Service on purely contractual basis from professionals fulfilling the eligibility conditions as prescribed below.

 

S. No.	Professional Position/ Designation	Professional Fee/Salary per Month	No. of Post	Work / Task	Eligibility/ Educational Qualification
1.	Managing Editor (Consultant News)	Rs. 1,20,000/-	1	Lead the team of science reporters and organising all science, environment and health-related news coverage as well as features ; writing regular science stories, and special features, editorials, edit page articles, Sunday features and book reviews Responsible for editing and anchoring on a variety of issues liaison with editors of news media etc.	Essential Qualification: (i)  Graduate from any recognised University/Institution; (ii)   At least ten years of experience in media, with at least five years as Editor/Assistant Editor/Bureau Chief positions in a reputed news channel/ print media; (iii)   At least three years’ experience in managing news. (iv)   Age: More than 50 years and less than 60 years of age.
2.	Sr. Copy editor (English)	Rs. 60,000/-	1	Re-write, edit and finalise stories, tweets. Social media messages, assist the chief editor, engage with the reporters and stories submitted by freelance writers. Copy editors would also be needed to cover events and write stories.	Essential Qualification: (i)   Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution; (ii)   At least 6 years of experience in media, with at least 4 years experience of reporting of Science and Technology. Desirable: (i) Degree/Diploma from a recognised university/ Institution in Journalism or Mass Communication or Electronic Media; and (ii)  At least 2 years experience of science and technology coverage in English. Age: More than 30 years.
3.	Reporter	Rs. 30,000/-	2	Report on assigned events, collect, collate and gather information to input correspondent and editors, write news stories, tweets etc.	Essential Qualification: (i)  Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution; (ii) At least 2 years of experience of reporting in media. Desirable: (i) Degree/Diploma from a recognised university/ Institution in Journalism or Mass Communication or Media Studies; (ii)  Experience in science and technology reporting / writing. Age: Less than 30 years.
4.	Graphics Designer	Rs.40,000/-	1	All graphics designs for news and feature stories.	Essential Qualification: (i) Graduate in Visual Communication and Multimedia/Fine Arts or Graduate in any discipline with Diploma/Certificate Course in Graphics Designing and Multimedia from a recognised university/ Institution; (ii)  At least 5 years experience in design and creation of graphics in a media using popular computer aided design tools and software like 3D Max, Adobe, etc. Desirable: (i)   At least 1 year experience of working on Corel draw, Photoshops, etc. Age: Minimum 28 years
5.	Data entry operators/ documentation/office asst.	Rs.25,000/-	2	Data entry work and various documentation work including typing.	Essential Qualification: (i) Graduation from a recognized University/Institution; (ii)   At least Three years’ experience in data entry. Desirable: (i) At least two years of experience in media house Age: Less than 30 years.
6.	Training Coordinator	Rs.60,000/-	1	Coordination of training workshops, webinars, meetings, and editorial writing.  Training Coordinator would also be needed to cover events and write stories.	Essential Qualification: (i)   Graduation from a recognized University/Institution; and (ii)   At least six years’ experience in media (Print or Television) and experience in Covering/ reporting Science and technology. (iii) Experience in media training. Desirable: (i)   Degree/Diploma from a recognized University / Institution in Journalism or Mass Communication or Electronic Media; (ii) Full-time / part time media training / teaching experience Age: minimum 35 years.

 

Other Terms and Conditions for Vigyan Prasar recruitment :

1. Application will be accepted in prescribed format only in online mode. Last date of submission of application is 6th July 2020.

2. Vigyan Prasar will in no case be responsible for non-receipt of their applications or any delay in receipt thereof on any account whatsoever.

3. Only Indian nationals are eligible for applying.

4. The crucial date for determining the eligibility in terms of prescribed qualification and experience will be the last date of submission of applications.

5. The selection will be based on academic qualifications, experience and performance in the interview. Eligible candidates may have to appear for skill Test/Personal Interview.

6. Candidates working in Government organization/PSU/must route their application through proper channel.

7. Please do attach (as per the requirements stated in online proforma) all educational, experience certificates in support of essential and desirable qualifications and age.

8. Documents in support of qualification, experience and age etc. have to be produced in original if called for interview.

9. Vigyan Prasar may relax age and experiences in case of the candidates otherwise found suitable.

10. In case of false or insufficient information/lack of proof to ascertain the eligibility of the applicant, their candidature can summarily be rejected at any stage of the selection process.

11. Mere fulfilment of criteria and submission of applications shall not confer any right to be called for interview/selection. No further communication in this regards will be entertained.

12. Call letters and intimations relating to this recruitment will be sent to shortlisted candidates by e-mail only. Applicants should ensure that the e-mail ID given in the online application is maintained active. Considering the prevailing scenario, the candidates may require to undergo skill test and interview on online platform as decided by Vigyan Prasar.

13. The appointment against the above positions will be purely on temporary basis initially for a period up to March 2021. The contact may further be extended in line with extension of the project period and also on the basis of performance of the candidate. The professional fee will however be governed by the new extended project sanction in case of extension beyond March 2021. Selected professionals do not confer any right of continuance in new project. Any extension will be at the sole direction of Vigyan Prasar.

14. The monthly professional fee payable for contractual positions shall be determined on the basis of applicants’ expertise, experience and professional standing.

15. Vigyan Prasar reserves the right to cancel/withdraw/postpone this recruitment notice.

16. Rules related to working hours/leave/increment etc. will be applicable to all selected candidates as per norms determined for the Project.

17. Engagement of professionals will be on full time basis and their place of work will be New Delhi/Noida.

18. Canvassing in any form shall lead to immediate disqualification.

19. No TA/DA shall be paid for appearing in Skill test/Interview.

 

Important Links:

Notification

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