AFCAT Notification 2026 (AFCAT- 01/2026) is released by the Indian Air Force. The Air Force Common Admission Test shortly known as AFCAT is an admission test based on the performance of which the aspirants can get to join IAF as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The Exam is conducted twice in a year by the Indian Air Force. For the 1st time in 2026, the AFCAT examination will be conducted on 31 Jan 26 (Saturday). Accordingly the Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to apply for the AFCAT between 17 Nov 25 (1100 Hr) to 14 Dec 25 (2330 Hr) through AFCAT website https://afcat.edcil.co.in. More details on AFCAT – 01/2026 is available in the following sections.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2026 Notification Overview
| New AFCAT 01/2026 Notification | |
| Board name | Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) |
| Exam name | Air Force Common Admission Test |
| Name of the Post | Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) |
| No. of Vacancies | 340 Jobs |
| Category Name | Notification |
| Job Category | Central Government Jobs |
| Applications starting date | 17th November 2025 |
| Closing date for applications | 14th December 2025 |
| Work Location | PAN India |
| Selection Procedure | Written Test, Interview, Medical Test |
| AFCAT Exam Date | 31st January 26 |
| Official Site | www.afcat.edcil.co.in / www.indianairforce.nic.in |
AFCAT 2026 Registration Starts @ afcat.edcil.co.in
Exciting News for the aspirants who dream to join the Indian Air Force as the advertisement of Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2026 is released. With this the registration process has also commenced from 17th November 2025. Actually, it is through the AFACT, the IAF selects the Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical). Candidates who clears this entrance cum admission test shall be selected to serve the Indian Air Force.
The Official Notification of IAF AFCAT 01/2026 comes with the required eligibility, vacancy, selection process and also the application process. All of these and also the process of submitting the IAF AFCAT Application Form 2026 is shared for the reference of the aspirants. Thus, scroll down to catch the details.
| AFCAT Exam Links | |
| Notification | AFCAT Notification |
| Apply Online | AFCAT Apply Online |
| Syllabus | AFCAT Syllabus |
| Previous Papers | AFCAT Previous Papers |
| Admit Card | AFCAT Admit Card |
| Answer Keys | AFCAT Answer Keys |
| Result | AFCAT Result |
AFCAT 01/2026 Vacancy
A total of 340 vacancies of Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) is announced. The table below has the details of the vacancy announced in this notification.
| Entry | Branch | Vacancies | |||
| Men (PC) | Women (PC) | Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) | ||
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | –– | –– | 34 | 04 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | AE (L): 03 AE (M): 09 | AE (L): 03 AE (M): 03 | AE (L): 100 AE (M): 38 | AE (L): 23 AE (M): 09 | |
| Ground Duty (Non- Technical) | –– | –– | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 21 Admin: 48 Lgs: 09 Accts: 08 Edn : 02 Met: 01 | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 05 Admin: 12 Lgs: 02 Accts: 02 Edn : 02 Met: 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | –– | –– | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | |
AFCAT Notification Eligibility Criteria
Here, we have put forward the required details i.e. essential qualifications and age limit which enables you to verify your proficiency to apply for AFCAT Notification 2026.
Age Limit Criteria
| Category | Age Limit |
| For Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry | 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2027 i.e. born between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2007 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007 (both dates inclusive). |
| For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch | 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2027 i.e. born between 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007 (both dates inclusive). |
Educational Qualifications
| Category | Educational Qualification |
| Flying Branch | Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Mathematics and Physics at 10+2 level and i) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR ii) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR iii) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. |
| Ground Duty (Technical) Branch | Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L) 10+2 Passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics, MSc Electronics with a minimum of 50% marks with BSc in Physics with a minimum of 60% OR a minimum of four years degree graduation / integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology in Computer Engineering from recognized University OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or its equivalent in the relevant disciplines. |
| Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M) 10+2 level passed with 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Aero Space Engineering Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or its equivalent in the relevant disciplines. | |
| Weapon Systems (WS) Branch Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and i) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR ii) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. | |
| Administration & Logistics Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or {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.} | |
| Accounts Branch Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:- i) B. Com Degree (Min three years course). ii) Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance) iii) Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA. iv) B.Sc. with specialization in Finance. | |
| Education Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline) | |
| Meteorology Passed 10+2 and B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or four year Graduation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Engineering /Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or its equivalent. |
Indian Air Force AFCAT Notification 2026 Details
Indian Air Force AFCAT Air Force Common Admission Test is announced for 340 positions for Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) posts. Therefore, AFCAT Apply Online 2026 is Active @ www.afcat.edcil.co.in from 17th November 2025 to 14th December 2025.
AFCAT Selection Procedure
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) conducts a notified selection process to select Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. As per the notification, the selection process shall have the following stages –
- Written Examination.
- Physical Efficiency Test or Physical Standard Test.
- Medical Examination or Document Verification.
Application Fees
- The examination fee of ₹550/- + GST (non-refundable) for AFCAT entry (not applicable for NCC special entry) should be paid online after submitting application.
How to Apply for AFCAT 2026 Examination ?
Interested Contenders can go through the process of filling an application form which is explained in the points below. Furthermore, you can apply for AFCAT 01/2026 on or before the closing date i.e. 14th December 2025
Guidelines to fill AFCAT 01/2026 Online Form: –
- First of all, Visit IAF AFCAT 01/2026 Official Website – afcat.edcil.co.in.
- When the homepage opens, Click on Exam section.
- Now, when a new window is displayed, search for AFCAT 01/2026 Notification.
- Go through the details given in the AFCAT Notification and verify your ability.
- After that, if you have satisfied the conditions and willing to apply then click on Apply Online link.
- Now, fill all the required details in AFCAT Online Application form which comprises the name, address, contact details, and educational qualifications.
- Later, upload all the required documents, scanned photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the desired amount of application fees with the help or Credit or Debit Card, and Net Banking.
- Check or verify the filled details in IAF AFCAT Online Form 2025 and click on Submit option.
- Finally, have a print out of the filled AFCAT Online Application Form and keep it safe for further reference.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 – Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Advertisement Release Date | 17th November 2025. |
| Initial Date to fill AFCAT Online Application Form | 17th November 2025. |
| Final Date for AFCAT Apply Online | 14th December 2025. |
| Hall Ticket Issue Date | 22nd January 2026. |
| AFCAT 01/2026 Exam Date | 31st January 2026 |
Indian Air Force AFCAT Test Pattern 2025
AFCAT Question Paper Pattern 2025 is mentioned below. Contenders should view Indian Air Force AFCAT Pattern 2025 to know question paper details. Refer IAF AFCAT Online Exam Pattern 2025 describes details like questions type, concepts names, no. of questions, total marks and the test period of AFCAT. Indian Air Force AFCAT Question Pattern also gives subjects weightage, the difficulty of questions in the exam, exam structure, marking scheme. Postulants should find Indian Air Force Syllabus for AFCAT in addition to Air Force Common Admission Test Pattern 2025.
IAF AFCAT 01/2026 Paper Pattern
| S. No | Exam Type | Subject Names | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Exam Period |
| 1 | Objective Type Questions | General Awareness | 20 | 60 | 2 Hours |
| 2 | Verbal Ability in English | 30 | 90 | ||
| 3 | Numerical Ability | 15 | 45 | ||
| 4 | Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | 35 | 105 | ||
| Total | 100 | 300 | |||
- The online exam contains objective type questions.
- No. of questions in the test is 100.
- Each question carries three marks.
- Total marks are 300.
- Exam period is 2 hours.
IAF AFCAT 01/2026 Notification Download
Finally, in this post, we have explained all the details relating to Indian Air Force AFCAT 2026 Notification. Furthermore, in case of any queries or more detailed information, you can refer to AFCAT 01/2026 Notification 2025. Hence, Download AFCAT Notification PDF from the link given below or from IAF Official Website.
Download AFCAT 01/2026 Notification PDF
We have put forward all the necessary details regarding AFCAT January 2026 Examination. In addition, we hope this article helped you and cleared all your questionnaires’. As a result, stay tuned to rrbapply.com for more latest updates.
