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 Date for Online Applications | 20 May 2026 (1100 hrs) |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 19 June 2026 (2330 hrs) |
| AFCAT Online Examination Date | 08 August 2026 (Saturday) |
| AFCAT Admit Card Download | From 04 August 2026 (1100 hrs) onwards (tentative) |
| 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
| Entry | Branch | Vacancies – Men (PC) | Vacancies – Women (PC) | Vacancies – Men (SSC) | Vacancies – Women (SSC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | – | – | 30 | 5 |
| AFCAT Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) [AE(L)] & Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) [AE(M)] | AE(L): 2 AE(M): 8 | AE(L): 2 AE(M): 2 | – | – |
| – | – | AE(L): 107 AE(M): 52 | AE(L): 25 AE(M): 13 | ||
| AFCAT Entry | Ground Duty (Non‑Technical) Weapon Systems (WS), Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology | – | – | WS: 21, Adm: 50, Lgs: 4, Accts: 5, Edn: 1, Met: 1 | WS: 5, Adm: 12, Lgs: 2, Accts: 2, Edn: 2, Met: 2 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC reserved for NCC Air Wing ‘C’ Certificate holders. | |||
| GATE Score Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) AE(L) & AE(M) | AE(L): 1 AE(M): 1 | AE(L): 1 AE(M): 1 | AE(L): 12 AE(M): 6 | AE(L): 3 AE(M): 1 |
IAF AFCAT 02/2026 – Type of Commission
| Permanent Commission (PC) | Available for Men & Women; PC officers serve till superannuation in their respective branches. |
| Short Service Commission (SSC) – Flying Branch | Engagement period of 14 years from the date of commissioning for Men and Women. |
| Short Service Commission (SSC) – Ground Duty (Technical & Non‑Technical) | Initial tenure of 10 years with possible 4‑year extension based on service requirements, vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit. |
| Pension | SSC officers are not entitled for pension; PC officers get pension as per rules. |
IAF AFCAT 02/2026 – Pay, Allowances & Privileges
- Training Date & Duration: Training is scheduled to commence in the first week of July 2027; duration is approximately 62 weeks for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) branches and 50 weeks for Ground Duty (Non‑Technical).
- Stipend during Training: Flight Cadets receive a fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month during one year of training (as per 7th CPC matrix).
- Pay on Commissioning: Flying Officer – Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500) plus applicable MSP and allowances as per branch and posting.
- Insurance: Officers are covered under Air Force Group Insurance Society (AFGIS), with Rs. 1.25 crore cover (on contribution) for death in service and Air Veterans Insurance Cover after retirement for eligible PC/SSC officers.
Selection Process :
Stage 1 – AFCAT Online Examination
| Exam | Subject | Duration | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test. | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) | 100 | 300 |
Each correct answer carries 3 marks, each wrong answer attracts a penalty of 1 mark, and no marks are awarded for unattempted questions. The paper is in English only, and normalisation of marks is applied when multiple shifts are conducted.
Stage 2 – Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing
- Stage‑I: Officer Intelligence Rating Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test on Day 1; this is a screening stage.
- Stage‑II: Psychological tests, Group Tests and Personal Interview over the next days for Stage‑I qualified candidates.
- CPSS: Computerised Pilot Selection System for Flying Branch candidates (once‑in‑a‑lifetime test; CPSS/PABT failures are ineligible for Flying Branch).
Stage 3 – Medical Examination & Final Merit
Candidates recommended by AFSB and found medically fit by the appropriate medical board are considered for training strictly in order of merit and branch‑wise vacancies. The final merit list is based on combined marks of AFCAT (where applicable) and AFSB.
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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