AFCAT 01/2026: The Indian Air Force has officially released the AFCAT 01/2026 admit card for recruitment to 340 posts . Candidates who have applied for the exam can now download their admit cards from the official website and check important details such as exam date, exam centre, reporting time, and instructions . Applicants are advised to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the examination centre.
Recruitment Organization Indian Air Force Post Name Flying Officer Vacancies 340 Job Location All India Pay Scale Rs. 56100-177500/- Job Type Permanent Category AFCAT 01/2026 Exam Admit Card Official Website afcat.cdac.in
Application Start Date: 17 November 2025Last Date to Apply: 19 December 2025 (11:30 PM)Fee Payment Last Date: 19 December 2025Correction/Edit Form Date: 23-24 December 2025Exam City Details: 09 January 2026Admit Card Date: 22 January 2026Exam Date: 31 January 2026
For All Candidates: ₹550/-
Payment Mode: Online
Flying Branch: 20 to 24 yearsGround Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20 to 26 yearsAge Limit as on: 1 January 2027Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.
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).
Entry Type Post Code Male Female Total AFCAT Flying 34 04 38 AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) AE (L) Men- (SSC) 100 23 123 AE (M) Men- (SSC) 38 09 47 AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) AE (L) Men- (PC) 03 03 06 AE (M) Men- (PC) 09 03 12 AFCAT (Ground Duty Non Technical) Admin 48 12 60 LGS 09 02 11 Accounts 08 02 10 Education 02 02 04 WS Branch 21 05 26 Meteorology 01 02 03 NCC Special Entry Flying 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC.
The AFCAT 01/2026 selection process includes the following stages:
Written Examination
SSB Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination
