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AFCAT 1 2026 Notification Release: Your Path to the Indian Air Force Begins

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the AFCAT 01/2026 Notification for the January 2027 course. This is your chance to join the Indian Air Force as a Commissioned Officer in the Flying or Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches.

If you’ve always dreamt of wearing the blue uniform and serving the nation with pride, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

AFCAT 01/2026 Short Details

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Organization	Indian Air Force
Exam Name	Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2026)
Post Name	Commissioned Officers in Flying & Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches
Course Commencement	January 2027
Mode of Application	Online
Official Website	https://afcat.cdac.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	9 November 2025
Application Start Date	17 November 2025
Last Date to Apply	14 December 2025
Admit Card Release	January 2026 (3rd week)
AFCAT 01/2026 Exam Date	31st January 2026 (10 am to 12 noon)
Result Declaration	March 2026 (Tentative)

AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details

Here’s the complete overview of branch-wise vacancies as mentioned in the official AFCAT 01/2026 notification:

Entry	Branch	PC/SSC	Seat Details (Male)	Seat Details (Female)
AFCAT Entry	Flying	SSC for Men & Women	SSC Men	SSC Women
Ground Duty (Technical)	PC for Men & SSC for Men & Women	AE(L), AE(M)	AE(L), AE(M)	220/27T/SSC/110AEC/M & W
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)	PC for Men & SSC for Men & Women	Weapon System (WS), Admin, LGS, Accts, Edn, Met	Weapon System (WS), Admin, LGS, Accts, Edn, Met	220/27G/SSC/M & W
NCC Special Entry	Flying	PC for Men & SSC for Men & Women	10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC	221/27F/PC/M and 221/27F/SSC/M & W

AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria vary depending on the branch and entry type. Here’s the detailed breakdown:

Entry Type	Branch Name	Eligibility Criteria
AFCAT Entry	Flying	Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or hold a B.E./B.A tech degree from a recognised university.
	Ground Duty (Technical)	Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics): Must have passed 10+2 with 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics, and hold a 4-year degree in Engineering/Technology. Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical): Must have passed 10+2 with 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics, and possess a 4-year degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aeronautical Engineering.
	Ground Duty (Non-Technical)	Administration & Logistics: Bachelor’s degree in any stream with a minimum of 60% marks. Physical Eligibility: Male – Minimum height: 157.5 cm Female – Minimum height: 152 cm Accounts: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) with 60% marks. Physical Eligibility: Male – Minimum height: 157.5 cm Female – Minimum height: 152 cm Education: MBA, MCA, MA, or M.Sc. degree with 50% marks. Physical Eligibility: Male – Minimum height: 157.5 cm Female – Minimum height: 152 cm
Meteorology Entry	Meteorology	Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
NCC Special Entry	Flying	Must possess an NCC Air Wing Senior Division “C” Certificate, along with other qualifications as per Flying Branch eligibility.

Age Limit

Branch	Age Limit
Flying Branch	20 to 24 years as on 1 January 2027 (born between 2 January 2003 to 1 Jan 2007)
Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical)	20 to 26 years as on 1 January 2027 (born between 2 January 2001 to 1 Jan 2007)

Application Fee

Category	Fee
AFCAT Entry	₹550 + GST
NCC Special Entry	No Fee

Payment can be made online via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.

Selection Process

The selection process for AFCAT 01/2026 includes three stages:

Written Examination (AFCAT Test): Online test for all eligible applicants.
AFSB Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the written exam will appear for Air Force Selection Board interviews.
Medical Examination: Final medical fitness test for recommended candidates.

AFCAT Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	25	75	2 Hours
Verbal Ability (English)	30	90
Numerical Ability	15	45
Reasoning and Military Aptitude	30	90
Total	100	300	2 Hours

Marking Scheme: +3 for every correct answer, -1 for every wrong one.

How to Apply for AFCAT 01/2026

Here’s a quick step-by-step process:

Visit the official AFCAT website: https://afcat.cdac.in
Click on “AFCAT 01/2026 Apply Online.”
Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in all the details and upload documents, photo, and signature.
Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Submit the application form and take a printout.

Why Join the Indian Air Force through AFCAT?

Serving in the Indian Air Force isn’t just a career, it’s a way of life. From flying advanced fighter jets to handling cutting-edge technology or leading crucial operations, you become part of a proud force built on courage, discipline, and honour.

If you’ve ever wanted to serve your nation with pride, AFCAT 01/2026 is your gateway to that dream.

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