Indian Airforce AFCAT 2026 Recruitment

✈️ Indian Airforce AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2026 – Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus, Apply Online

Meta Title: Indian Airforce AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Date
Meta Description: Indian Airforce has released AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2026 notification for Flying & Ground Duty posts. Check eligibility, syllabus, age limit, fees, vacancy details and apply online.
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Introduction

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2026. This is one of the most prestigious defence exams in India for candidates dreaming of becoming Gazetted Officers in the Indian Airforce under Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches.

If you wish to serve the nation with pride, discipline, uniform and honour — AFCAT 01/2026 is your golden opportunity.

This blog covers eligibility, age limit, vacancy details, syllabus, exam pattern, salary, selection process, important dates, and step-by-step guide to apply online.


📌 Overview: AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2026

Feature Details
Recruitment Name AFCAT 01/2026 (Air Force Common Admission Test)
Conducted By Indian Air Force (IAF)
Post Name Flying Officer & Ground Duty Officers
Total Posts To be announced
Mode of Exam Online CBT
Course Commencing January 2027
Exam Frequency Twice a year
Official Website https://afcat.cdac.in

🛫 Branches Under AFCAT 01/2026

✔️ Flying Branch

✔️ Ground Duty (Technical)

  • Mechanical

  • Electrical

  • Electronics

✔️ Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

  • Administration

  • Accounts

  • Logistics

  • Education

  • Meteorology


📅 Important Dates – AFCAT 01/2026

  • Application Begin : 17/11/2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online : 14/12/2025 
  • Fee Payment Last Date :  14/12/2025
  • Exam Date :  31/01/2026
  • Admit Card Available : Before Exam
  • Result Available : As per Schedule 

Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS : 550/-
  • SC / ST :550/-
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking .

👮 AFCAT 01/2026 Vacancy Details (Expected)

Vacancies will be announced with the notification. Expected distribution:

 

Indian Airforce AFCAT 01/2026 Notification  :  Age Limit Details

  • Flying Branch AFCAT & NCC Special Entry : 20-24 Years as on 01/01/2027
  • Ground Duty Post (Technical & Non Technical) : 20-26 Years as on 01/01/2027

Join Indian Airforce AFCAT 01/2026 :  Vacancy Details 

Entry Branch Men PC Women PC Men SSC Women SSC
AFCAT Flying 34 04
Ground Duty Technical AE L : 03 

AE M : 09

AE L : 03 

AE M : 03

AE L : 100 

AE M : 38

AE L : 23 

AE M : 09

Ground Duty Non Technical Weapon System WS Branch : 21 

Admin : 48

LGS : 09

Accts : 08

Edn : 02

MET : 01

Weapon System WS Branch : 05 

Admin : 12

LGS : 02

Accts : 02

Edn : 02

MET : 02

NCC Special Entry Flying 10% Seat out of CDSE Vacancies for PC and 10% Seats Out of ACFAT Vacancies for SSC 10% Seat out of CDSE Vacancies for PC and 10% Seats Out of ACFAT Vacancies for SSC

🎓 Eligibility Criteria – AFCAT 01/2026

👉 Educational Qualification

✔️ Flying Branch

  • 12th with Physics & Maths

  • Graduation with 60% marks OR B.E / B.Tech

✔️ Ground Duty (Technical)

  • B.E / B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline

  • 12th with Physics & Maths

✔️ Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

Post-wise required qualification:

Post Qualification
Administration Graduation with 60%
Logistics Graduation with 60%
Accounts B.Com with 60%
Education PG with 50%
Meteorology B.Sc / M.Sc with Physics & Maths

🎯 Age Limit (01/2026)

Branch Age Limit
Flying Branch 20–24 years
Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech) 20–26 years
NCC Special Entry 20–24 years

Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2027


🧾 Application Fee

Category Fee
AFCAT Entry ₹550 + GST
NCC Special Entry ₹0 (No Fee)

📘 AFCAT 01/2026 Exam Pattern

AFCAT Written Exam

Subject Questions Marks
Verbal Ability 30 90
Numerical Ability 20 60
Reasoning 25 75
General Awareness 25 75
Total 100 300

Duration: 2 hours
Negative Marking: Yes (1 mark deducted)


🛠️ EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test – Technical Branch only)

Subject Questions Marks
Engineering Stream 50 150

Duration: 45 minutes


📚 AFCAT Syllabus 01/2026

1. English (Verbal Ability)

  • Comprehension

  • Error Detection

  • Synonyms / Antonyms

  • Sentence Completion

  • Vocabulary

  • Idioms & Phrases

2. Numerical Ability

  • Profit & Loss

  • Time & Work

  • Time & Distance

  • Average

  • Ratio & Proportion

  • Simple & Compound Interest

3. Reasoning & Military Aptitude

  • Odd One Out

  • Figure Series

  • Embedded Figures

  • Venn Diagram

  • Spatial Ability

4. General Awareness

  • History, Geography

  • Polity, Economy

  • Defence Awareness

  • Current Affairs

  • Science & Technology


🧪 AFCAT Selection Process

  1. Written Exam (CBT)

  2. AFSB Interview

    • Intelligence Test

    • Psychological Test

    • Group Discussion

    • Personal Interview

  3. Medical Examination

  4. Final Merit List


💰 Salary Structure – AFCAT 01/2026

Rank Salary (Approx.)
Flying Officer ₹56,100 – ₹1,10,700
Military Service Pay ₹15,500
Flying Allowance ₹25,000
Technical/Field Allowances Extra

Total Monthly In-Hand Salary: ₹80,000 – ₹1,10,000


📋 How to Apply for AFCAT 2026 Recruitment

Follow these steps:

  1. Visit https://afcat.cdac.in

  2. Click on AFCAT 01/2026 Apply Online

  3. Register with email & mobile

  4. Fill application form

  5. Upload photo, signature & documents

  6. Pay fee

  7. Submit & download application form

Some Useful Important Links

Apply Online 

Click Here

Download Notification

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Telegram | WhatsApp

Official Website

AFCAT Official Website


AFCAT 01/2026 – FAQs

Q1. When will AFCAT 01/2026 notification release?

Expected in November–December 2025.

Q2. Can girls apply for AFCAT 01/2026?

Yes, both men & women can apply.

Q3. Is maths compulsory for Flying Branch?

Yes, Maths & Physics are mandatory in 12th.

Q4. Is there negative marking in AFCAT?

Yes, 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.


📢 Conclusion

The Indian Airforce AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for aspirants who want to join the Armed Forces as Class-I Gazetted Officers. With high salary, lifestyle, respect, and career growth—AFCAT remains one of India’s most popular defence exams.

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