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Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 – 284 Posts
Last Updated: 12 November 2026
Indian Air Force has released the notification for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT-01/2027) to fill 284 posts in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branches on Regular Basis. Online applications are open from 12 November 2026 (11:00 AM) to 11 December 2026 (11:30 PM). Candidates with Graduation / B.E/B.Tech can apply.
🔥 Key Highlights
- Organization: Indian Air Force
- Exam Name: AFCAT-01/2027
- Total Vacancies: 284 Posts
- Employment Type: Regular Basis
- Location: All Over India
- Starting Date: 12.11.2026 at 11:00 AM
- Last Date: 11.12.2026 at 11:30 PM
- Apply Mode: Online
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary
| Organization Name | Indian Air Force |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs / Defence Jobs |
| Employment Type | Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies | 284 Posts (AFCAT-01/2027) |
| Place of Posting | All Over India |
| Application Start Date | 12.11.2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Application Last Date | 11.12.2026 at 11:30 PM |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://afcat.edcil.co.in/ |
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 – Job Openings
| Branch / Entry | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry – Flying | 36 |
| AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Technical) | 124 |
| AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 108 |
| GATE Score Entry | 16 |
| Total | 284 |
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (minimum 60% marks) or equivalent from a recognized University.
- For Flying Branch: Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level is mandatory along with Graduation.
- For Ground Duty (Technical): B.E / B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines.
- For Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation in any discipline / B.Com / BBA / BBS / CA / CMA / CS / CFA etc. as per branch requirements.
- Detailed branch-wise educational qualifications are available in the official AFCAT-01/2027 Educational Qualifications PDF.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
- Flying Branch (AFCAT & NCC Special Entry): 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2028 (born between 02 Jan 2004 to 01 Jan 2008). Upper age limit relaxable up to 26 years for candidates holding valid Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India).
- Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2028 (born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2008).
- Marital Status: Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Marriage is not permitted during training.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 – Pay Scale
- Flying Officer Rank – Level 10: Rs.56,100 – 1,77,500/-
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
- Online Examination (AFCAT)
- Practice Test / Physical Fitness
- Officer Intelligence Rating Test
- Psychological Test
- Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) – for Flying Branch
- Interview
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
- Non-refundable application fee of Rs.550/- + 18% GST
- Not applicable for NCC Special Entry candidates
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply
- Eligible candidates shall apply online between 12.11.2026 (11:00 AM) and 11.12.2026 (11:30 PM) through the official website: https://afcat.edcil.co.in/
- Register / Login on the AFCAT portal, fill the online application form carefully and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
✅ Fact-Check Note: This is the official AFCAT-01/2027 recruitment by Indian Air Force for 284 posts in Flying and Ground Duty branches. Online applications are open from 12 November 2026 (11:00 AM) to 11 December 2026 (11:30 PM). Candidates must be unmarried and meet the age and educational criteria as on 01 January 2028. Always verify complete eligibility from the official notification before applying.
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Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 – FAQ
Q: How many vacancies are there in AFCAT 01/2027?
A: 284 Posts (Flying – 36, Ground Duty Technical – 124, Ground Duty Non-Technical – 108, GATE Entry – 16)
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM
Q: What is the age limit for Flying Branch?
A: 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2028 (relaxable up to 26 years for CPL holders)
Q: What is the age limit for Ground Duty Branches?
A: 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2028
Q: What is the application fee?
A: Rs.550/- + 18% GST (non-refundable). Not applicable for NCC Special Entry.
Q: What is the selection process?
A: Online AFCAT Examination + Physical Fitness / OIR / Psychological Test / CPSS (for Flying) + Interview
Q: Must candidates be unmarried?
A: Yes. Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course and marriage is not permitted during training.
Q: How to apply for AFCAT 01/2027?
A: Apply online through https://afcat.edcil.co.in/ between 12.11.2026 (11:00 AM) and 11.12.2026 (11:30 PM)
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