Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 379 Posts

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📢 Vacancy Breakdown

💳 Application Fee

🎯 Selection Process

1. Stage 1: Online AFCAT Exam
2. Stage 2: Screening Test (if applicable)
3. Stage 3: SSB Interview
4. Stage 4: Medical Examination

Overview

Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 02/2026 notification for recruitment of Men and Women as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non‑Technical) branches. The courses will commence in July 2027. Online applications are accepted from 20 May 2026 (1100 hrs) to 19 June 2026 (2330 hrs) at the official AFCAT website https://afcat.edcil.co.in. The AFCAT online exam will be held on 08 August 2026 (Saturday). Candidates must ensure eligibility conditions before applying.

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Key Highlights

• Organization: Indian Air Force
• Exam Name: Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT-02/2026)
• Course Commencement: July 2027
• Branches: Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
• Entry Types: AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry (Flying), GATE Score Entry (Ground Duty Technical)
• Exam Mode: Online Computer Based Test
• Commission Types: Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC)
• Application Mode: Online only via official AFCAT website
• Important Dates: Application start - 20 May 2026, Application end - 19 June 2026, Exam date - 08 August 2026

Vacancy Details

Total 379 vacancies are available across different branches and entries including Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical (AE(L) and AE(M)) & Non-Technical branches. Specific reserved seats for NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry are also included. Vacancies include:

• Flying Branch SSC: 30 men, 5 women
• Ground Duty Technical AE(L) & AE(M) PC: AE(L) 2 men, 2 women; AE(M) 8 men, 2 women
• Ground Duty Technical AE(L) & AE(M) SSC: AE(L) 107 men, 25 women; AE(M) 52 men, 13 women
• Ground Duty Non-Technical (various disciplines)
• NCC Special Entry Flying: 10% seats reserved
• GATE Score Entry Ground Duty Technical: AE(L) and AE(M) seats specified

Eligibility

Eligibility includes citizenship (Indian), age limits varying by branch (20-24 years for Flying, 20-26 years for Ground Duty), specific educational qualifications per branch including graduation and engineering degrees for technical entries. Candidates must be unmarried at the course commencement, and final year students can apply if they can provide proof of passing by 30 May 2027.

Detailed eligibility and age relaxation rules are given in the official notification.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 20 May 2026 (1100 hrs)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 June 2026 (2330 hrs)
• AFCAT Online Exam Date: 08 August 2026 (Saturday)
• Admit Card Available From: 04 August 2026 (tentative)
• Course Commencement: July 2027

Application Fee

Refer to the official notification for detailed application fee structure.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply online only via the official AFCAT website https://afcat.edcil.co.in. All instructions must be carefully followed to complete the application process successfully.

For preparation, candidates can Download Admit Card, Download Syllabus PDF, and Check Latest Results related to AFCAT and other defence exams on our portal.

Selection Process

• Online AFCAT Examination (Computer Based Test)
• Screening Test for Ground Duty Technical and NCC candidates where applicable
• SSB Interview and Psychological Tests
• Medical Examination

Final selection is based on performance in AFCAT, subsequent tests, and medical fitness. The Defence Jobs 2026 category on our portal helps candidates explore similar careers.

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