AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment Overview
The Indian Air Force invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2026. Selected candidates will join the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The course is scheduled to commence in January 2027 at the Air Force Academy.
| Organization | Indian Air Force (Bhartiya Vayu Sena) |
| Exam Name | AFCAT 01/2026 (Jan 2027 Course) |
| Total Vacancy | 340 Posts |
| Post Name | Flying Officer (Flying / Ground Duty) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 19 December 2025 |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
- Application Start: 17 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 19 December 2025
- Pay Fee Last Date: 19 December 2025
- Course Starts: January 2027
- Exam Date: Notify Soon
Application Fee
- All Candidates: ₹ 550/-
- NCC Special Entry: ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI)
AFCAT 01/2026 Vacancy Details (Total: 340)
| Entry Type | Branch | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying Branch | Available |
| AFCAT Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) | Available |
| AFCAT Entry | Ground Duty (Non-Tech) | Available |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying Branch | 10% Seats Reserved |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | Available |
| Total Vacancy | 340 Posts | |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
- Age Limit (As on 01 January 2027):
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 Years.
- Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech): 20 to 26 Years.
- Educational Qualification:
- Flying Branch: Bachelor Degree in any stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 Level OR BE/B.Tech (Min 60%).
- Ground Duty (Technical): 10+2 with 60% in Physics & Math AND 4 Year Degree in Engineering/Technology.
- Ground Duty (Non-Tech): Bachelor Degree (60% Marks) OR B.Com (60% Marks) for Accounts.
- Meteorology: Post Graduate Degree in Science stream / Maths / Stats / Geography / CS / Applications / Environmental Science / Applied Physics / Oceanography / Meteorology / Agricultural Meteorology / Ecology & Environment / Geo-physics / Environmental Biology with minimum 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together. (Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation Level with a minimum of 55% marks in each). OR B.Sc with Physics and Math (60%).
Selection Process
- Online Written Examination (AFCAT)
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
How to Apply Online for AFCAT 01/2026?
- Visit the official website afcat.cdac.in or use the link below.
- Click on "Candidate Login" and register as a new user.
- Login with your registered Email ID and Password.
- Select the recruitment cycle "AFCAT 01/2026".
- Fill in personal, educational, and contact details carefully.
- Upload scanned Photograph, Signature, and Thumb Impression.
- Pay the examination fee of ₹ 550/- online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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