Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online AFCAT examination will be conducted on 08 Aug 26 (Saturday). REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON 20 MAY 2026 (1100 Hr) AND CLOSE ON 21 JUNE 2026 (2330 Hr).
Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in JUL 2027 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch).
AFCAT – 2, 2026 Exam: Air Force Common Admission Test commonly known as AFCAT is an entrance examination conducted by Indian Air Force to select eligible and desirable candidates for multiple posts in Flying and Ground Duty [Technical and Non-Technical]. Serving in such a commendable and respected field is an honour in itself. Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the complete details for 142 vacant posts at the flying branch and ground duties for both technical and non-technical posts through AFCAT 2 Notification 2026.
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AFCAT – 02, 2026 VACANCIES |
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| AFCAT Entry | Flying |
222/27F/SSC/M & W | — | — | 30 |
5 |
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Ground – Duty
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221/27G/SSC/M & W |
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ADMIN:50 ACCTS:5 LGS:4
Met:1 |
ADMIN:12 ACCTS:2 LGS:2 Edn:2 Met:2 |
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NCC Special Entry |
Flying |
222/27F/PC/M and 222/27F/SSC/M & W |
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10% Seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. |
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| GATE SCORE ENTRY |
Ground Duty (Technical) |
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Permanent Commission (PC) for Men & Women :
Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank.
Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men & Women :
1. The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning.
2. The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) SSC Officers would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
3. Grant of Permanent Commission (PC) (at a later date) would be considered subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, merit and as per prevailing policies on the subject.
4. SSC officers are not entitled for grant of pension.
(a)Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry : 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jul 2027 i.e. born between 02 Jul 2003 to 01 Jul 2007 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jul 2007 (both dates inclusive).
(b) Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches : All Ground Duty Branches including Technical Branch through (AFCAT) and Ground Duty (Technical) Branch through Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) Score Entry : 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jul 2027 i.e. born between 02 Jul 2001 to 01 Jul 2007 (both dates Inclusive).
(i) Flying Branch :
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with Mathematics and Physics at 10+2 level
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Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University.
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BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University.
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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.
(ii) Ground Duty (Technical) Branch :
(iii) Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch :
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch : Candidates should have mandatorily passed with Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University.
BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University.
Administration & Logistics : Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university or {cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university.}
Accounts Branch : Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams from a recognized university.
Examination fee for AFCAT Entry : After filling in the online application form, the examination fee of ₹550/- + GST (non-refundable) for AFCAT entry (not applicable for NCC special entry/GATE Score Entry) will be paid online after submitting application. No cash or cheque or demand draft (DD) will be accepted towards payment of examination fee. The examination fee can be paid using credit/ debit cards/ net banking through the payment gateway. Applicants are advised to follow the instructions/ steps given on the payment gateway, and also print/keep the transaction details for their records. After confirmation from bank that the payment is received, the “Payment Status” will display “Application Number” which the candidate may note down for future correspondence. Simultaneously, the candidate will receive a confirmatory SMS and e-mail downloadable from his/her Login on the online application Portal and communication regarding download of Admit Card will be sent to registered Candidate’s through SMS and e-Mail.
(a) Scheme of Online Examination : All applicants whose applications are submitted by due date will be called for AFCAT at one of the examination centres on either 08 Aug 2026 (Saturday).
(i) Exam Schedule : The AFCAT will be conducted in two days as per the following schedule:-
| EXAM DATEE : 08 AUG 2026 | |
| Activity | TIME |
| Candidates Reporting Time | 0800 Hr |
Gate Closing Time |
0930 Hr |
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Verification of Admit Card, ID Proof, Biometric & Photograph capturing and Seating of Candidates |
0800 Hr – 0945 Hr |
| Reading of Instructions by Candidates |
0945 Hr – 1000 Hr |
| Conduct of AFCAT |
1000 Hr – 1200 Hr |
Note: Candidates will not be permitted to enter the exam centre, under any circumstance, after the pre-exam verification process has commenced ie at 09:30 hrs.
(ii) Subject and Duration : The subjects, time allowed and maximum marks allotted for AFCAT exam will be as follows:-
| Exam | Subject |
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General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and |
02 Hours | 100 |
300 |
(iii) The Online examination will consist of objective type questions and will be in English only.
(iv) Marking Scheme is as follows:-
(a) Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
(b) One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
(c) No marks for un attempted questions.
(b) Standard and Syllabus of the Examination :
English : Comprehension, Detect Error in Sentence, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonym/ Antonym, Cloze Test or Fill in the Gaps in a paragraph, Idioms and Phrases, Analogy, Sentence Rearranging, Substitution in a Sentence/ One Word Substitution.
General Awareness : History, Geography, Sports, National & International Organisations, Art & Culture, Personalities, Environment & Ecology, Indian Polity, Economy, Basic Science Based Knowledge, Science & Technology, Current Affairs (National & International), Defence.
Numerical Ability : Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average/ Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, Time & Distance and Races (Trains/ Boats & Streams), Area and Perimeter, Probability, Number System & Number Series, Mixture & Allegation Rules, Clocks.
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test : Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
| Starting Date for Submission of Online Application | 20 May 2026 | |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 21 Jun 2026 | |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 21 Jun 2026 | |
| Date of Exam | 08 Aug 2026 | |
| Download Full Notification | CLICK HERE | |
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