Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment: Indian Air Force has released the official notification for AFCAT 01/2026 to fill 340 posts in Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical), and NCC Special Entry. Courses commence in July 2026. Online applications open from 17 Nov 2025 (11:00 AM) to 14 Dec 2025 (11:30 PM) at afcat.cdac.in. Apply early to avoid last-minute rush!
AFCAT 01/2026 – Quick Summary
| Organization Name | Indian Air Force |
| Notification | AFCAT 01/2026 |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 340 Posts |
| Course Start | July 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 17 Nov 2025 (11:00 AM) |
| Application End | 14 Dec 2025 (11:30 PM) |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 01/2026 – Vacancy Details
| Entry | Branch | PC (Men) | SSC (Men) | PC (Women) | SSC (Women) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 11 | 18 | 02 | 10 | 41 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 88 | 48 | 20 | 12 | 168 | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 44 | 36 | 12 | 10 | 102 | |
| NCC Special Entry | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | — | ||||
| Grand Total | 340 Posts | |||||
AFCAT 01/2026 – Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification |
Flying Branch: 10+2 with 50% in Physics & Maths + Graduation (min 60%) OR B.E/B.Tech (min 60%) Ground Duty (Technical): 10+2 with 50% in Physics & Maths + B.E/B.Tech (4-year course) with 60% Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation with 60% in any discipline NCC Special Entry: NCC Air Wing ‘C’ Certificate + Flying Branch qualification |
| Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2027) |
Flying Branch: 20–24 years (born 02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2007) • CPL Holders: Up to 26 years (born 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jan 2007) Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech): 20–26 years (born 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jan 2007) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried (below 25 years) |
| Physical Standards | Height: Flying (162.5 cm), GD Tech (157 cm Men / 152 cm Women), GD Non-Tech (157.5 cm Men / 152 cm Women) |
AFCAT 01/2026 – Pay Scale & Allowances
| Rank | Pay (Level 10) | MSP | Flying Allowance (Flying Branch) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Officer | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹11,250 – ₹25,000 |
- Other Allowances: DA, Ration, Transport, Children Education, HRA, Insurance (₹75 Lakh), LTC, Canteen, Medical
AFCAT 01/2026 – Selection Process
- Stage 1: Online AFCAT Exam (100 Questions, 300 Marks, 2 Hours)
- Stage 2: AFSB Interview (5–6 Days) – Officer Intelligence, Picture Perception, Group Discussion, Psychological Tests
- Stage 3: Medical Examination (at IAM Bengaluru / 11 ASU Allahabad)
- Final Merit List based on AFCAT + AFSB performance
AFCAT 01/2026 – Application Fee
| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | ₹550 + GST (Non-refundable) |
| NCC Special Entry | Nil |
- Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
How to Apply for AFCAT 01/2026
- Visit afcat.cdac.in
- Click “Candidate Login” → New User? Sign Up
- Fill personal, educational, course preference details
- Upload Photo (10–50 KB), Signature (5–20 KB), Thumb Impression
- Pay fee (₹550 + GST for AFCAT) → Submit
- Download & save application PDF + payment receipt
- Exam Cities: 100+ cities across India
Important Dates
- Application Start: 17 Nov 2025 (11:00 AM)
- Application End: 14 Dec 2025 (11:30 PM)
- Admit Card: Jan 2026 (Tentative)
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Course Commences: July 2026
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