Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment Notification for courses commencing from July 2027. Online applications are invited from eligible unmarried men and women candidates for Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches through AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry and Meteorology Entry.
Registration for online applications will start from 20 May 2026 and continue till 19 June 2026.
AFCAT is one of the most prestigious defence examinations conducted by the Indian Air Force for recruitment of Commissioned Officers. Selected candidates will undergo training at Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Exam Name | AFCAT 02/2026 |
| Total Posts | 142 |
| Course Commencement | July 2027 |
| Branches | Flying, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 20 May 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 June 2026 (11:30 PM) |
| Course Commencement | July 2027 |
| Entry | Branch | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying Branch | 30 | 05 |
| AFCAT Entry | Ground Duty Technical | 59 | 16 |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical | Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education | Various | Various |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats | 10% seats |
โ Complete Vacancy details available in official advertisement.
| Branch | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 20 to 24 Years as on 01 July 2027 |
| Ground Duty Branches | 20 to 26 Years as on 01 July 2027 |
Candidates holding valid Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA get relaxation up to 26 years in Flying Branch.
| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | โน550 + GST |
| NCC Special Entry | No Fee |
| Meteorology Entry | No Fee |
Candidates applying through NCC Special Entry are exempted from AFCAT written exam.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Verbal Ability in English | 30 | 90 |
| Numerical Ability | 18 | 54 |
| Reasoning & Military Aptitude | 27 | 81 |
| Rank | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Flying Officer | โน56,100 โ โน1,77,500 |
โ Salary and allowances as per 7th CPC.
Candidates applying for AFCAT and NCC Special Entry must register separately.
โ Candidates must read complete notification before applying.
| Particular | Status |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | From 20 May 2026 |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
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๐ The AFCAT 02/2026 online application process will start from 20 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.
๐ Candidates can apply online till 19 June 2026 up to 11:30 PM.
๐ Candidates must have Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level along with Graduation or BE/B.Tech degree with minimum 60% marks.
๐ The AFCAT application fee is โน550 + GST for AFCAT Entry candidates, while NCC Special Entry candidates do not need to pay any fee.
๐ Selected candidates will receive salary in the pay scale of โน56,100 โ โน1,77,500 along with MSP, flying allowance and other benefits.
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