POST DETAILS :
Indian Air Force has released a notification for the post of Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Indian Air Force
Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026
AFCAT – 02/2026 / NCC Special Entry / GATE Score Entry
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Registration | 20-05-2026 (1100 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 19-06-2026 (2330 Hrs) |
| Course Commencement | July 2027 |
FEES DETAILS
| Entry Type | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry (Men & Women) | Rs. 550/- + GST (Non-Refundable) |
| NCC Special Entry | NIL (No Examination Fee) |
| GATE Score Entry | NIL (No Examination Fee) |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Branch / Entry | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch (AFCAT Entry) | 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2027 (born between 02 July 2003 and 01 July 2007, both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years (born between 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007, both dates inclusive). |
| Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) – AFCAT Entry and Ground Duty (Technical) – GATE Score Entry | 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2027 (born between 02 July 2001 and 01 July 2007, both dates inclusive). |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Branch | Educational Qualification (General) |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, or BE/B.Tech degree. (Refer official notification for full details.) |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | BE/B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines. GATE Score Entry candidates must have valid GATE scores in specified disciplines. (Refer official notification for full details.) |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Graduation in relevant discipline as per the sub-branch (Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology, Weather Service). (Refer official notification for full details.) |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post 300
| Branch | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Flying Officer | 300+ (Expected) |
| Entry | Branch | Course Number |
|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 222/27F/SSC/M&W |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 221/27T/PC/, 111AEC/M&W, 221/27T/SSC/, 111AEC/M&W | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 221/27G/SSC/M&W | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 222/27F/PC/M and 222/27F/SSC/M&W |
| GATE Score Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) | 221/27T/PC/, 111AEC/M&W, 221/27T/SSC/, 111AEC/M&W |
IAF AFCAT 02/2026 – Type of Commission
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Permanent Commission (PC) – Men & Women | Candidates joining as PC would continue to serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank. |
| SSC – Flying Branch (Men & Women) | Engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is 14 years from the date of commissioning. |
| SSC – Ground Duty Technical & Non-Technical (Men & Women) | Initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty branches would be for a period of 10 years. An extension of 4 years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, and merit. |
| Grant of PC (at a later date) | Considered subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, merit, and as per prevailing policies on the subject. |
Note: SSC officers are not entitled for grant of pension.
IAF AFCAT 02/2026 – Pay, Allowances & Privileges
IAF Offers the following pay and benefits on commissioning as per 7th CPC:
| Rank | Pay as per Defence Matrix | Level | MSP (Military Service Pay) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Officer | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/- | 10 | Rs. 15,500/- |
Note: Flight Cadets shall receive a fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month during one year of training.
Selection Process :
| Stage | Process |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | AFCAT Online Examination / NCC Special Entry / GATE Score Screening |
| Stage 2 | Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview (including Psychological Test, Group Tests, and Interview) at various AFSB centres |
| Stage 3 | Medical Examination at Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME) / Institute of Aviation Medicine (IAM) |
| Stage 4 | Final Merit List and Joining Instructions |
Physical Conditioning: Candidates are advised to be physically fit when reporting for SSB. Aim to achieve an ability to run 01 mile (1.6 km) in 10 minutes, do 10 push-ups and 03 chin-ups. Prospective candidates are also advised to keep themselves in good physical condition by training at RFA which encompasses running, swimming, rope climbing, and other forms of physical training/conditioning. Mandatory tests are conducted during training.
HOW TO APPLY
- Indian Airforce AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 . Notification Out and Invited Online Application Form for the Latest AFCAT Indian Airforce Jobs 2026 Candidate Can Apply Online Start for 20 May 2026 to 19 June 2026.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Airforce Latest Recruitment 2026 Application Form in Sarkari Result Latest Job Section.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Hand Writing, Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID, Thumb, Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- If Candidate Required to Paying the Application Fee Must Submit. If You have Not the Required Application Fees Your Form is Not Completed.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form
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FAQs :
What are the AFCAT 02/2026 application dates?
For AFCAT 02/2026, online registration opens on 20 May 2026 (11:00 hrs) and closes on 19 June 2026 (23:30 hrs), and applications must be submitted only through the official AFCAT website.
What is the age limit for AFCAT 02/2026 Flying Branch?
For the Flying Branch, the age limit is 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2027, with a relaxable upper age of 26 years for candidates holding a valid Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India).
What is the age limit for Ground Duty (Technical and Non‑Technical) in AFCAT 02/2026?
For Ground Duty (Technical and Non‑Technical) branches (including GATE Score Entry), the age limit is 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2027 for both men and women candidates.
What is the AFCAT 02/2026 exam fee?
For AFCAT entry, candidates must pay a non‑refundable exam fee of Rs. 550/- plus GST, while NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry candidates are exempt from paying any examination fee.
What is the pay scale of an AFCAT 02/2026 Flying Officer after commissioning?
On successful completion of training, an IAF Flying Officer receives a pay scale of Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 (Level 10 as per 7th CPC) plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500 per month, along with applicable allowances.
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