The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the AFCAT 01/2026 Result for candidates who appeared in the Air Force Common Admission Test. Aspirants who participated in the examination can now check their results through the official AFCAT website by logging in with their credentials.
This examination was conducted for candidates seeking admission to the 31 January 2027 course in various branches of the Indian Air Force.
AFCAT 01/2026 Result – Overview
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted to recruit officers in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches of the Indian Air Force. Thousands of defence aspirants appear in this exam every year to join the prestigious force as Group “A” Gazetted Officers.
Candidates who have successfully cleared the written exam will now move forward to the next stage of the selection process, which includes the AFSB interview.
Important Dates
Here are the key dates related to the AFCAT 01/2026 recruitment cycle:
- Application Start Date: 17 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 19 December 2025 (Extended)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 19 December 2025
- Exam City Details Released: 09 January 2026
- Admit Card Release: 22 January 2026
- Exam Date: 31 January 2026
- Answer Key Release: 01 February 2026
- Result Declaration: 11 March 2026
Vacancy Details
The AFCAT 01/2026 notification was released to fill around 340 vacancies in different branches of the Indian Air Force. These vacancies include positions in:
- Flying Branch
- Ground Duty (Technical)
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
- NCC Special Entry
This recruitment provides a golden opportunity for candidates who want to serve the nation by joining the Indian Air Force.
Application Fee
The application fee for AFCAT 01/2026 was:
- AFCAT Entry: ₹550
- NCC Special Entry / Meteorology Entry: No fee
Candidates could pay the fee through online modes such as debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2027)
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years
- Ground Duty (Technical / Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years
How to Check AFCAT 01/2026 Result
Candidates can follow these steps to check their results:
- Visit the official AFCAT website.
- Click on the AFCAT 01/2026 Result link.
- Enter your registered email ID and password.
- Submit the details.
- Your result will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the scorecard for future reference.
What Happens After the AFCAT Result?
Candidates who qualify in the AFCAT written examination will be invited for the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview. The AFSB process includes:
- Screening Test
- Psychological Tests
- Group Tasks
- Personal Interview
- Medical Examination
After successfully clearing all stages, candidates will be selected for training at the Air Force Academy.
Conclusion
The declaration of the AFCAT 01/2026 result marks an important milestone for defence aspirants aiming to join the Indian Air Force. Candidates who have qualified should now prepare for the next stage of selection, the AFSB interview, which plays a crucial role in the final selection process.
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