What are the important changes announced in AFCAT exam?

<p>Some of the important changes observed in AFCAT notification are listed below:</p><p><strong>No Permanent Commission</strong></p><p>There was no vacancy for Permanent Commission. Earlier, Permanent Commission vacancies were announced for male candidates. The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning. The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical &amp; Non-Technical) SSC Officers would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit. Grant of Permanent Commission (PC) (at a later date) would be considered subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, merit and as per prevailing policies on the subject. SSC officers are not entitled for the grant of pension.</p><p><strong>New Addition of Branch</strong></p><p>IAF included one new branch in AFCAT exam. The weapon system branch was included and the total number of vacancies for this branch was two for women and 15 for men.</p><p><strong>Meterology Branch Included in the Online Test of AFCAT</strong></p><p>Candidates who applied for the Meteorology branch were required to appear for AFCAT online exam. Earlier, it was as part of the special entry.</p><p><strong>No EKT Exam Conducted</strong></p><p>EKT exam is not included in AFCAT exam. Earlier, EKT was the part of AFCAT exam. This is conducted for the Technical branch.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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