The AFCAT exam is conducted by the Indian Air Force for candidates who want to join as officers in Flying, Ground Duty (Technical), and Non-Technical branches. Here are the top 10 tips to help you crack AFCAT 2 2026 in your very first attempt.
Tip #1: Understand the Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Verbal English | 25 | 75 |
| Numerical Ability | 18 | 54 |
| Reasoning & Military Aptitude | 32 | 96 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
EKT (for technical candidates) is a separate paper of 150 marks.
Tip #2: Strengthen English
- Practice comprehension and error detection
- Learn 5–10 new words daily
Tip #3: Practice Reasoning Regularly
- Military aptitude is a scoring section
- Use apps and puzzles to improve logic
Tip #4: Brush Up GK & Current Affairs
- Focus on Defence-related news, ranks, awards, books, space missions
- Read a monthly GK PDF or use apps like GradeUp
Tip #5: Work on Speed & Accuracy
- Set a timer and solve papers
- Don’t guess too much — there is negative marking
Tip #6: Use AFCAT-specific Books
- AFCAT by Arihant
- AFCAT Pathfinder
- Practice mock tests from online portals
Tip #7: Know the Branches You’re Applying For
- Flying: Must have 60% in Physics + Maths in 12th
- Ground Duty: Check technical or non-tech eligibility
Tip #8: Stay Consistent
- A little progress every day leads to big results
- Stick to a schedule
Tip #9: Take Mock Tests Weekly
- Review your mistakes
- Focus on weak areas
Tip #10: Prepare for AFSB Early
- Start building confidence for SSB-like tests
- Practice lecturette, GD, and TAT stories
