AFSTET 2021 - Air Force School Teacher’s Eligibility Test acronym as AFSTET - a centralized eligibility test - is conducted by IAF Education & Cultural Society for candidates interested in applying for academic vacancies in its affiliated pre-primary, primary, middle, secondary & senior secondary schools. On passing this test, candidates will be eligible to apply for the post of teacher in any of the affiliated Schools of the Society, as and when such Schools advertise their vacancies. However, this test only determines eligibility for an academic post in an Air Force School and is not considered to guarantee employment.
AFSTET Exam 2021 Important Dates
Date of Notification & Start of Online Registration
Last Date of Submission of Application Form
Date of Entrance Exam
- August/September 2021 (tentative)
Date of Declaration of Result
AFSTET 2021 Eligibility
Educational Qualification
For Post Graduate Teachers (Mandatory Qualifications)
A Master’s Degree from any University recognized by the Govt of India/ UGC/ AICTE with minimum aggregate marks of 50 per cent in the subject and 50 per cent in the aggregate:-
- PGT (English): English
- PGT (Hindi): Hindi
- PGT (Maths) : Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics
- PGT (Physics) : Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/
- Nuclear Physics
- PGT (Chemistry) : Chemistry/ Bio-Chemistry
- PGT (Computers): B.E. or B.Tech. (Computer Science/ IT) OR an equivalent Degree or Diploma from an institution/university recognised by the Govt. of India. OR B.E or B.Tech (any stream) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computers from any recognised University OR M.Sc. (Computer Science)/ MCA OR equivalent from a recognised University OR B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA OR equivalent and Post Graduate degree in any subject from a recognised University OR Post Graduate Diploma in Computer and Post Graduate degree in any subject from a recognised University OR ‘A’ Level from DOEACC and Post Graduate degree in any subject OR ‘B’ or ‘C’ Level from DOEACC
A Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent from a college/ university recognised by Govt of India /AICTE /UGC/National Council of Teachers Education. However, a B.Ed. degree is not mandatory for the post of PGT (Computers) and Health Wellness Teacher.
Age Limits
Aspiring candidates should be in the age group of 21 to 45 years as on 1st July of the year.
Note: Women candidates and physically challenged candidates will be given age relaxation up to a maximum of five years.
Ex-servicemen candidates who have put in not less than six months of continuous service in the Army, Navy or the Air Force shall be allowed to deduct the period of such service from their actual age and if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, they shall be deemed to have satisfied the condition regarding age limit.
Candidates with at least two years continuous service as a PGT/TGT/PRT or three years as a PRT in any Air Force School but presently not working in an Air Force School will be given age relaxation up to the extent of such service rendered in Air Force School.
Imp: Candidates should be able to read, write and communicate fluently in English (except PGT Hindi).
Desirable Qualifications (Due weight-age to be given during selection)
- Knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Office.
- Ability to read/write/communicate in Hindi.
For Trained Graduate Teachers (Mandatory Qualifications)
Aspiring candidates should have passed a Masters or a Bachelor’s Degree from any University recognised by the Govt of India/ UGC/ AICTE with minimum marks of 50 percent in the subject and 50 percent in the aggregate, including electives and languages, in the combination of subjects as under:-
- TGT (Sanskrit): Sanskrit as an elective subject at the Degree level
- TGT (Hindi): Hindi as an elective subject at the Degree level
- TGT (English): English as an elective subject at Degree level
- TGT (Social Studies): Any two out of History, Geography, Economics or Political Science, of which one must be either History or Geography
- TGT (Maths): Maths with any two out of Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science or Statistics
- TGT (Science): Botany, Zoology and Chemistry (All three subjects should have been studied)
- Health Wellness: Diploma in Counselling from a Teacher recognised University or BA/BSc Psychology with Educational Psychology/Counselling Psychology from a recognised University or MA/MSc in Counselling Psychology or MA/MSc Psychology with Counselling Psychology as specialization or MA/ MSc in Applied Psychology with Counselling Psychology from a recognised University.
- TGT (Music): Degree in Music from a Govt recognised University OR Higher Secondary with any of the following, viz., Sangeet Visharad of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mumbai OR Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth, Lucknow OR Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh (Chhattisgarh) OR Sangeet Prabhakar Examination of Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad OR Equivalent qualification from other Govt recognised institutions.OR Degree/Diploma awarded by Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh in the following categories, viz., Sangeet Bhaskar with graduation in any discipline, Sangeet/ Nritya Bhushan with graduation in any discipline, Sangeet Bhushan with Sr Sec/ Sec/ Pt I of a three-year degree course and Sangeet/ Nritya Visharad with Sr Sec/ Sec/ Pt I of a three-year degree course
- TGT (Games): Degree in Physical Education or its equivalent from any Govt recognised institution
- TGT (Computer) : PGDCA/ MCA/ BE from any Govt recognised institution
- TGT (Drawing): Diploma in Drawing and Painting/ Sculpture/ Graphic Art from any Govt recognised institution OR Four years’ Diploma in Fine Arts and Crafts from Viswa Bharati, Shanti Niketan OR Diploma in Fine Arts from Govt. School of Arts and Crafts, Patna OR M.A. in Drawing and Painting from Agra University, Agra OR Degree/ Diploma in Fine Arts from Regional Colleges of Education.
A Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent from a college/ university recognised by the Govt of India /AICTE/UGC/National Council of Teachers Education. However, a BEd degree is not mandatory for the post of TGT (Computers), TGT (Music), TGT (Games), TGT (Drawing) and Health Wellness Teacher.
Age Limits
Aspiring candidates should be in the age group of 21 to 45 years as of 1st July of the year.
- Women candidates and physically challenged candidates will be given age relaxation up to a maximum of five years.
- Ex-servicemen candidates who have put in not less than six months of continuous service in the Army, Navy or the Air Force shall be allowed to deduct the period of such service from their actual age and if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, they shall be deemed to have satisfied the condition regarding age limit.
- Candidates with at least two years of continuous service as a PGT/TGT or three years as a PRT in any Air Force School but presently not working in an Air Force School will be given age relaxation up to the extent of such service rendered in Air Force School.
- Should be able to read, write and communicate fluently in English (except TGT Hindi, Sanskrit, Games, and Drawing).
Desirable Qualifications (Due weight-age to be given during selection)
- Knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Office.
- Ability to read/write/communicate in Hindi.
For Primary Teachers (Mandatory Qualifications)
Prospective candidates should have passed a Bachelor’s Degree from any University recognised by the Govt of India/UGC/AICTE, with minimum marks of 50 per cent in the aggregate. OR
A Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent from a college/ university recognised by the Govt of India/AICTE/UGC/National Council of Teachers Education.
Age Limits
Aspiring candidates should be in the age group of 21 to 45 years as of 1st July of the year.
Note: Women candidates and physically challenged candidates will be given age relaxation up to a maximum of five years.
Ex-servicemen candidates who have put in not less than six months of continuous service in the Army, Navy or the Air Force shall be allowed to deduct the period of such service from their actual age and if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, they shall be deemed to have satisfied the condition regarding age limit.
Candidates with at least two years of continuous service as a PGT/TGT or three years as a PRT in any Air Force School but presently not working in an Air Force School will be given age relaxation up to the extent of such service rendered in Air Force School.
Imp: candidates should be able to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
Desirable Qualifications (Due weight-age to be given during selection)
- Knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Office.
- Ability to read/write/communicate in Hindi.
For Nursery Trained Teacher (Mandatory Qualifications)
Prospective students should possess a Senior Secondary with Nursery Teachers Training diploma or diploma in Nursery/Montessori/Pre-Primary Teachers Training from a Govt recognised institution. While candidates with higher qualifications may apply, preference will be given to candidates with diploma in Nursery/Montessori Training.
Age Limits
Candidates should be in the age group of 21 to 45 years as of 1st July of the year.
Note: Women candidates and physically challenged candidates will be given age relaxation up to a maximum of five years.
Ex-servicemen candidates who have put in not less than six months of continuous service in the Army, Navy or the Air Force shall be allowed to deduct the period of such service from their actual age and if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for the post by more than three years, they shall be deemed to have satisfied the condition regarding age limit.
Candidates with at least two years of continuous service as a PGT/TGT/PRT in any Air Force School but presently not working in an Air Force School will be given age relaxation up to the extent of such service rendered in Air Force School.
Imp: They should be able to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
Desirable Qualifications (Due weight-age to be given during selection)
- Basic knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Office.
- Should be able to read/write/communicate in Hindi.
- Experience in art, craft, cartoon, caricature, puppet making, music, dance etc.
AFSTET 2021 Syllabus
AFSTET will consist of questions from the following subjects/Topics
- English
- Teaching Psychology
- General Knowledge and Education
AFSTET 2021 Pattern
AFSTET is a two-hour objective-type multiple-choice written test. Pass marks for the written test will be 60%.
All candidates who have passed the written test will then have to appear for a practical teaching demo, separately for each category applied for, at the Air Force School so designated by the Society. Pass marks for the teaching demo will be 75%.
Passed candidates will be issued with an Eligibility Card, which will give details of marks secured and other details of the candidate.
Note: There will be no negative marking.
AFSTET 2021 Exam Dates
AFSTET is normally held in the month of June.
How to apply for AFSTET 2021?
Prospective candidates can apply Only Online by visiting the official website of AFSTET and follow the instructions given there.
AFSTET 2021 Exam Fees
Candidates must ensure that the completed application form, along with the DD of Rs.100/-, is sent by registered post/speed post to Director Schools, Directorate of Education, 2nd Floor, West Block-VI, RK Puram, New Delhi-110066.
AFSTET 2021 Test Centers
AFSTET will be held at the following given Centres.
Test Centres in North
- Air Force Junior School New Delhi
- Air Force School Adampur
- Air Force School Rajasansi
- Air Force School Chandigarh
- Air Force School Suratgarh
- Air Force School Lucknow
- Air Force School Srinagar
- Air Force School Jammu
- Air Force School Pathankot
Test Centres in East
- Air Force School Guwahati
- Air Force School Kumbhirgram
- Air Force School Purnea
- Air Force School Bihta
- Air Force School Chabua
- Air Force School Bagdogra
- Air Force School Barrackpore
- Air Force School Hasimara
- Air Force School Kalaikunda
- Air Force School Jorhat
Test Centres in South
- Air Force School Akkulam
- Air Force School Jalahalli
- Air Force School Mysore
- Air Force School Begumpet
- Air Force School Tambaram
- Air Force School Belgaum
- Air Force School Coimbatore
Test Centres in Central
- Air Force School Nagpur
- Air Force School Gwalior
- Air Force School Amla
- Air Force School Kanpur
- Air Force School Allahabad
- Air Force School Agra
- Air Force School Bareilly
- Air Force School Gorakhpur
Test Centres in West
- Air Force School Nal
- Air Force School Vadodara
- Air Force School Ojhar
- Air Force School Thane
- Air Force School Mount Abu
- Air Force School Uttarlai
- Air Force School Chandan Nagar
- Air Force School Kanakghati
- Air Force School Jodhpur
- Air Force School Jamnagar
- Air Force School Bhuj
- Air Force School SWAC (U)
- Air Force School Jaisalmer
AFSTET 2021 Contact Details
Director Schools
Directorate of Education
2nd Floor, West Block VI
RK Puram
New Delhi-110066
List of Schools for which AFSTET is considered
List of Pre-Primary Schools
- AF School Dadri Dadri
- AF Nursery School AFND New Delhi
- AF School Sohna Road Gurgaon
- AF School Adampur Adampur
- AF School Amritsar Amritsar
- AF School Awantipur Awantipur
- AF School Barnala Barnala
- AF School High Grounds Chandigarh
- AF School No 2 Palam New Delhi
- AF School Kasauli Kasauli
- AF School Mullanpur Mullanpur
- AF School Nal Nal (Bikaner)
- AF School Narela New Delhi
- AF School Rajokri New Delhi
- AF School Rajpura Rajpura
- AF School Subroto Park New Delhi
- AF School Suratgarh Suratgarh
- AF School Digaru Guwahati
- AF School Dinjan Dinjan
- AF School Kumbhirgram Silchar
- AF School Missamari Missamari
- AF School Mohanbari Dibrugarh
- AF School Panagarh Panagarh
- AF School Purnea Purnea
- AF School Salua Salua
- AF School Laitkor Peak Shillong
- AF School Singarsi Singarsi
- AF School Bakshi-ka-Talab Lucknow
- AF School Bihta Patna
- AF School Memaura Lucknow
- AF School Sonegaon Nagpur
- AF School Borgad Nasik
- AF School Cotton Green Mumbai
- AF School Darjipura Vadodara
- AF School Kanheri Hills Mumbai
- AF School Lonavala Lonavala
- AF School Madh Island Mumbai
- AF School Makarpura Vadodara
- AF School Mount Abu Mount Abu
- AF School Samana Samana
- AF School Sheva Mumbai
- AF School Thane Thane
- AF School Uttarlai Uttarlai
- AF School Vadsar Vadsar
- AF School Akkulam Thiruvananthapuram
- AF School Chimney Hills Bengaluru
- AF School Mysore Mysore
- AF School Suryalanka Suryalanka
- AF School Thanjavur Thanjavur
- AF School Command Hospital Bengaluru
- AF School Chandinagar Chandinagar
- AF School Hakimpet Hyderabad
- AF School AFA Hyderabad
- AF School Tambaram Chennai
- AF School Prahladpur New Delhi
- AF School Devlali Devlali
- AF School Ojhar Nasik
- AF School Bani Camp New Delhi
- AF School Sulur Sulur
- AF School RAME(W) Wadsar
List of Primary Schools
- AF School Naraina New Delhi
- AF Junior School New Delhi New Delhi
- AF School CAMERO New Delhi
- AF School Arjangarh New Delhi
- AF School Bhisiana Bathinda
- AF School Faridabad Faridabad
- AF School Kalpi Kalpi
- AF School Rajasansi Amritsar
- AF School Sirsa Sirsa
- AF School Srinagar Srinagar
- AF School Udhampur Udhampur
- AF School Borjhar Guwahati
- AF School Chabua Chabua
- AF School Kurseong Kurseong
- AF School Upper Shillong Shillong
- AF School Darbhanga Darbhanga
- AF School Maharajpur Gwalior
- AF School Gandhinagar Gandhinagar
- AF School Naliya Naliya
- AF School Belguam Belguam
- AF School Amla Amla
- AF School Nagpur Nagpur
- AF School Panchwati New Delhi
List of Middle Schools
- AF School Bhuj Bhuj
- AF School Kalaikunda Kalaikunda
- AF School Tezpur TezpurSECONDARY SCHOOLS
- AF School Chandigarh Chandigarh
- AF School No 1 Palam New Delhi
- AF School Halwara Halwara
- AF School Sarsawa Saharanpur
- AF School Jaisalmer Jaisalmer
- AF School Begumpet Hyderabad
- AF School Jalahalli Bengaluru
- AF School Bidar Bidar
- AF School Coimbatore Coimbatore
- AF School Yelahanka Bengaluru
- AF School 3 BRD Chandigarh
- AF School Avadi Chennai
- AF School Gurgaon Gurgaon
- AF School Kanpur Cantt Kanpur
- AF School Manauri Allahabad
- AF School Chandan Nagar Pune
List of Senior Secondary Schools
- AF School Ambala Ambala
- AF School Hindan Hindan
- AF School Jammu Jammu
- AF School Pathankot Pathankot
- AF School Bagdogra Siliguri
- AF School Barrackpore Barrackpore
- AF School Hashimara Hashimara
- AF School Jorhat Jorhat
- AF School Agra Agra
- AF School Bamrauli Allahabad
- AF School Bareilly Bareilly
- AF School Gorakhpur Gorakhpur
- AF School No 1 Gwalior Gwalior
- AF School Kanakghati Jaipur
- AF School Jamnagar Jamnagar
- AF School Jodhpur Jodhpur
- AF School Viman Nagar Pune
- AF School ASTE Bengaluru
- AF School Hebbal Bengaluru
- AF School Kanpur Kanpur
