Indian Air Force invites online applications for AFCAT 01/2026 for Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) and NCC Special Entry for courses commencing in January 2027.
(Details as per official notification PDF )

Important Dates

• Application Start: 17 November 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 14 December 2025
• Admit Card Available: 22 January 2026
• AFCAT Exam Date: 31 January 2026

Application Fee

• AFCAT Entry: ₹550 + GST
• NCC Special Entry: No Fee

Total Posts: 317 (Tentative)

Salary

• Pay Level-10 (Flying Officer): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
• MSP: ₹15,500 per month
• Additional allowances as per rules.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)

Flying Branch

• 20–24 years
• Birth Range: 02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2007

Flying Branch (CPL Holders)

• 20–26 years
• Birth Range: 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jan 2007

Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech)

• 20–26 years
• Birth Range: 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jan 2007

Marital Status: Unmarried only.

Vacancy Details (Summary)

Educational Qualification

Flying Branch

• 10+2 with Physics & Maths (50% each)
• Graduation with 60% OR B.Tech with 60%

Technical Branch (AE L / AE M)

• 10+2 PCM
• Engineering Degree in approved disciplines (60%)

Non-Technical

• Admin / Logistics: Graduation 60%
• Accounts: B.Com / Finance degrees / CA / CMA / CFA (60%)
• Education: PG 50% + Graduation 60%
• Meteorology: B.Sc (Physics & Maths) 60% OR BE/B.Tech

Exam Pattern

• 100 Questions
• 300 Marks
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Negative Marking: –1 for each wrong answer

Selection Process

1. AFCAT Written Exam
2. AFSB Interview
3. Medical Test
4. Final Merit List

How to Apply

• Apply online at https://afcat.edcil.co.in
• Aadhaar is mandatory
• Upload photo, signature & thumb impression properly
• Verify entries carefully — no changes allowed after submission

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