AFCAT General Knowledge / General Ability Syllabus

AFCAT General Knowledge / General Ability: topic-wise syllabus

1. 1

   Indian & World History

   ~4 marks

   Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Per AFCAT Official Notification

   • Indian History — Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Freedom Struggle, Post-Independence
   • World History — Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, Cold War
   • Indian National Movement — Key Events, Personalities, Documents
   • Indian Freedom Struggle — Gandhian Era, INA, Revolutionary Movements
   • Indian Polity — Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, FRs, DPSPs
   • Indian Economy — Planning, Agriculture, Industry, Banking, Tax, GST
   • Geography — Indian and World, Physical, Climate, Resources
2. 2

   Defence & Current Affairs

   ~4 marks

   Indian Defence, Military, Per AFCAT Official Notification

   • Indian Defence — Army, Navy, Air Force, Organization, Ranks
   • Indian Defence — Weapons, Equipment, Missiles, Aircraft, Ships
   • Indian Defence — Operations, War History, Kargil, 1971, Surgical Strike
   • Indian Defence — Production (HAL, BEL, BDL, OFB), DRDO, ISRO
   • Current Affairs — National, International, Defence, Sports, Awards
   • General Science — Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer, ICT
   • Geography, Environment, Ecology, Climate Change, Natural Disasters
3. 3

   Reading Comprehension

   ~3 marks

   Factual, Inferential, Critical, Business

   • Factual Reading Comprehension — Direct Information, Recall
   • Inferential Reading Comprehension — Logic, Reasoning, Implications
   • Critical Reading Comprehension — Argument Analysis, Tone, Stance
   • Literary Reading Comprehension — Fiction, Poetry, Drama
   • Business Reading Comprehension — Business News, Annual Reports, Strategies
   • Editorial and Opinion-Based Passages, Critical Thinking, Perspective
   • Scientific and Technical Passages, Business Jargon, Industry Terminology
   • Passage-based Vocabulary, Main Idea, Title, Theme, Inference Questions
   • Comparative Reading — Comparing Two Passages, Synthesis, Critical Comparison
   • Speed Reading, Skimming, Scanning, Active Reading, Time Management
4. 4

   Verbal Ability

   ~3 marks

   Grammar, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles

   • Grammar — Tenses, Voice, Narration, Subject-Verb Agreement
   • Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitutes, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs
   • Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement
   • Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Paragraph Completion
   • Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Completion
   • Word Usage, Foreign Words, Root Words, Etymology, Confusables
   • Spelling, Punctuation, Capitalization, Common Errors
   • Verbal Analogies, Classification, Odd-Man-Out, Verbal Series
   • Critical Reasoning, Paradox, Brainteasers, Logic Games
   • Business Writing — Memo, Report, Email, Letter, Précis, Summary
5. 5

   Arithmetic

   ~3 marks

   Number System, Percentages, Profit-Loss, SI-CI

   • Number System, HCF-LCM, Indices, Surds, Simplification, Approximation
   • Percentages, Profit-Loss, Discount, SI-CI, Growth Rate, Population Growth
   • Ratio, Proportion, Mixture-Alligation, Partnership, Ages
   • Time-Work, Work-Wages, Pipes & Cisterns, Efficiency
   • Time-Speed-Distance, Trains, Boats, Races, Clocks, Calendar
   • Averages, Mixture Problems, Alligation, Allegation Method
   • Mensuration, Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry
   • Data Interpretation — Tables, Bar, Pie, Line, Caselet, Data Sufficiency
   • Modern Math — Permutation, Combination, Probability, Sets, Functions
   • Commercial Math — Stocks, Shares, Dividends, Brokerage, GST, True Discount
6. 6

   Algebra

   ~3 marks

   Equations, Functions, P&C, Probability

   • Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Identities
   • Functions, Graphs, Inequalities, Logarithms, Modulus, Domain, Range
   • Sequences and Series, AP, GP, HP, Sum of n terms, Special Series
   • Permutation, Combination, Binomial Theorem, Probability
   • Matrices, Determinants, Linear Programming, System of Equations
   • Set Theory, Relations, Functions, Venn Diagrams, Cardinality
   • Trigonometry — Ratios, Identities, Heights and Distances, Equations
   • Coordinate Geometry — Lines, Circles, Conics, Distance, Slope
   • Calculus — Limits, Derivatives, Integrals, Maxima, Minima, Applications
   • Statistics — Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, Skewness, Correlation, Regression
7. 7

   Data Interpretation

   ~3 marks

   Charts, Tables, Caselets, Data Sufficiency

   • Table DI — Direct, Calculation-Based, Multi-Step
   • Bar Graph DI — Single, Double, Stacked, Comparison
   • Pie Chart DI — Sector Angle, Percentage, Comparison, Multiple Pie
   • Line Graph DI — Trend, Multiple Lines, Comparison, Growth Rate
   • Caselet DI — Story-Based, Multi-Step, Verbal Reasoning with Data
   • Data Sufficiency — Two-Statement, Three-Statement, Multi-Condition
   • Comparison DI — Ratio, Percentage, Difference, Growth Rate
   • Missing Data DI — Find the Missing Value, Estimate, Calculate
   • Quant-Based DI — Averages, Ratios in Data, Business Scenarios, HR Data
   • Radar, Web, Mixed Chart DI, Business Scenarios — Revenue, Cost, Profit, Market Share
8. 8

   Verbal Ability

   ~3 marks

   Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing

   • Reading Comprehension — Factual, Inferential, Critical, Editorial, Business
   • Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Completion
   • Spotting Errors, Sentence Correction, Sentence Improvement
   • Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Paragraph Completion
   • Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitutes, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs
   • Grammar — Tenses, Voice, Narration, Prepositions, Articles, Modals
   • Word Usage, Foreign Words, Root Words, Etymology, Confusables
   • Essay Writing, Letter Writing, Email Writing, Report, Précis
   • Business Reading — Business News, Annual Reports, Strategies, Case Studies
   • Critical Reading — Argument Analysis, Flaw Identification, Strengthen/Weaken
9. 9

   Logical Reasoning

   ~3 marks

   Puzzles, Arrangements, Logic, Decisions

   • Seating Arrangement — Linear, Circular, Square, Rectangular, Hexagonal
   • Floor/Ladder Puzzles, Box Puzzles, Scheduling (Day/Month/Year)
   • Venn Diagrams, Sets, Family Tree, Blood Relations, Direction
   • Number Series, Letter Series, Coding-Decoding, Pattern Recognition
   • Syllogisms, Statement-Conclusion, Assumption, Inference, Course of Action
   • Critical Reasoning, Paradox, Brainteasers, Logic Games
   • Decision Making, Selection, Prioritization, Optimization, Negotiation
   • Data Sufficiency, Input-Output, Scheduling, Ranking
   • Verbal Reasoning — Analogies, Classification, Odd-Man-Out, Series
   • Visual Reasoning, Pattern Completion, Embedded Figures, Mirror, Water