AFCAT 01/2026: The Indian Air Force has announced the AFCAT 01/2026 notification to recruit eligible candidates for the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. This exam provides a great opportunity for both male and female candidates to join the Indian Air Force as Commissioned Officers.
The online registration process will begin soon on the official website afcat.cdac.in. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying. The recruitment includes both AFCAT Entry and NCC Special Entry.
Interested candidates should read the official notification for details on important dates, eligibility, and the selection process before filling out the online application form.
AFCAT 01/2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Air Force |
| Post Name | Flying Officer |
| Vacancies | To be released |
| Job Location | All India |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 56100-177500/- |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 December 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | AFCAT 01/2026 Notification |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 01/2026 Important Dates
- Short Notice Release: 3 November 2025
- Full Notification Release: 9 November 2025
- Application Start Date: 10 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 9 December 2025 (11:30 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 9 December 2025
- Exam Date: To be announced
AFCAT 01/2026 Application Fee
- For All Candidates: ₹550/-
- Payment Mode: Online
AFCAT 01/2026 Age Limit
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years
- Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years
- Age Limit as on : 1 January 2027
- Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.
AFCAT 01/2026 Educational Qualification
| Entry Type | Branch | Qualification | |||||||
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 12th Passed with Physics and Maths (50% Marks), Bachelor Degree (60% Marks). | |||||||
| Ground Duty Technical | Aeronautical Engineering Electronics : 12th Passed with Physics and Maths (50% Marks), and 4 Years Graduation / Integrated PG Degree in Engineering / Technology. Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical : 12th Passed with Physics and Maths (50% Marks), 4 Years Engineering / Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Equivalent Degree. | ||||||||
| Ground Duty Non Technical Qualification | |||||||||
| Weapon Systems (WS) Branch | 12th Passed with Physics and Maths (50% Marks), Bachelor Degree (60% Marks). | ||||||||
| Administration and Logistics | Bachelor Degree (60% Marks), | ||||||||
| Accounts | Bachelor in Commerce (60% Marks) | ||||||||
| Education | PG Degree in Any Stream (50% Marks). | ||||||||
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | NCC Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ Certificate and Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility. | |||||||
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | B.Sc with Physics and Maths (60% Marks) | |||||||
AFCAT 01/2026 Vacancy Total : To be released
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | Total | |||||
| AFCAT | Flying | Soon | Soon | Soon | |||||
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) | AE (L) | Soon | Soon | Soon | |||||
| AE (M) | Soon | Soon | Soon | ||||||
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Non Technical) | Admin | Soon | Soon | Soon | |||||
| LGS | Soon | Soon | Soon | ||||||
| Accounts | Soon | Soon | Soon | ||||||
| Education | Soon | Soon | Soon | ||||||
| WS Branch | Soon | Soon | Soon | ||||||
| Meteorology | Soon | Soon | Soon | ||||||
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | |||||||
AFCAT 01/2026 Selection Process
The AFCAT 01/2026 selection process includes the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for AFCAT 01/2026
Follow the steps below to complete your application for AFCAT 01/2026:
- Step 1: Read the official notification carefully and check your eligibility from the PDF provided below.
- Step 2: Click on the “Apply Online” link given below.
- Step 3: Fill in all the required details in the online application form.
- Step 4: Upload the necessary documents as per the guidelines.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Step 6: Download and print the filled application form for future reference.
AFCAT 01/2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online (From 10.11.2025) | Click Here |
FAQs for AFCAT 01/2026
- Q1. When will the online application for AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025 begin?
- Ans: The online application process will start on 10 November 2025.
- Q2. What is the last date to apply for the AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Online Form 2025?
- Ans: The last date to submit the online application form is 9 December 2025.
- Q3. What is the age limit for AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Bharti 2025?
- Ans: The age limit will be as per the Indian Air Force AFCAT rules.
- Q4. What is the educational qualification for AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Vacancy 2025?
- Ans: Candidates must have passed 12th and Graduation. Applicants should read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Q5. What is the official website for AFCAT?
- Ans: The official website for AFCAT is https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/.
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