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Updated On : 17 November 2025 01:20 PM
Indian Air Force (IAF) invites online applications for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2026 / NCC Special Entry for courses commencing in January 2027 as commissioned officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. All eligible male and female candidates can apply online at AFCAT official website afcat.edcil.co.in from 17th November 2025 to till the application last date 14th December 2025 for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2026.
Interested candidates read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
Indian Air Force
Air Force Common Admission Test 01/2026
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/ integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines as mentioned in the offical notification Page No. 3.
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}.
Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/ integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines as mentioned in the offical notification Page No. 5.
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Administration & Logistics. Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Accounts Branch. Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:-
Education. Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60%marks in Graduation in any disciple.
Meteorology. Passed 10+2 and B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or four year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following streams as mentioned in the offical notification Page No. 7.
| Entry | Branch | Vacancies | |
| Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) | ||
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 34 | 04 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) |
AE(L) : 100 AE(M) : 38 [Men (PC) - AE(L) : 03 & AE(M) : 09] |
AE(L) : 23 AE(M) : 09 [Women (PC) - AE(L) : 03 & AE(M) : 03] |
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| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) |
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 21 Admin: 48 LGS: 09 Accts: 08 Edn: 02 Met: 01 |
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch : 05 Admin : 12 LGS : 02 Accts : 02 Edn : 02 Met : 02 |
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| NCC Special Entry | Flying |
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
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Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online AFCAT examination will be conducted on 31 Jan 2026. Before apply online candidates must read the official notification to proceed further, you can download through given link as under:
| Recruitment Agency | Indian Air Force |
| Test Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/ 2026 |
| Courses Commencing In | January 2027 |
| Application Start Date | 17 November |
| Application Last Date | 14 December 2025 |
| Total Post | 340 |
| Download Notification | AFCAT 01 2026 Notification |
| Apply Online For | AFCAT 2026 |
For AFCAT entry, IAF shall prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Online AFCAT as fixed by the IAF in their discretion. Candidates who are declared successful in the Online AFCAT will be called at one of the Air Force Selection Boards. Candidates who have applied for NCC Special Entry will be directly called for AFSB testing at one of the AFSB centres. The AFSB centres are at Dehradun (1 AFSB), Mysuru (2 AFSB), Gandhinagar (3 AFSB), Varanasi (4 AFSB) and Guwahati (5 AFSB). Candidates who opt for flying branch can only opt for Dehradun, Mysore and Varanasi. Candidates who have qualified in the written exam are required to choose AFSB date and venue by themselves on the website https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in in order to generate call- up letter for AFSB interview.
Candidates are advised to be physically fit when you report for SSB in order to be able to undergo various tests at AFSB. You should aim to achieve an ability to run 01 mile (1.6 kms) in 10 minutes, 10 push ups and 3 chin ups
| Exam | Subject | Duration | No. of Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | 02 Hours | 100 | 300 |
The Online examination will consist of objective type questions and will be in English only.
Marking Scheme is as follows:-
For AFCAT Candidates Only: On 22 Jan 26 (1100 Hr) onwards click “DOWNLOAD ADMIT CARD” to download your Admit Card from the website https://afcat.edcil.co.in. If the candidate is not able to download the same from the mentioned website, he/ she is required to enquire from AFCAT Helpdesk (Phone Nos: +91-9513252077). E-Mail queries may be addressed to afcathelpdesk@edcil.co.in.
(a) Pay. Pay on Commissioning (as per 7th CPC)
| Rank | Pay as per Defence Matrix | Level | MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Officer | Rs. 56100 - 177500 | 10 | Rs. 15500 |
Note:- Flight Cadets shall receive a fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month during one year of training.
(b) Allowances. In addition to pay, allowances are applicable based on the nature of duty/ place of posting and it includes Flying, Transport, Technical, Field Area, Special Compensatory (Hill area), Special Force, Siachen, Island Special Duty, Test Pilot & Flight Test Engineer, Area and Remote Locality Allowance, etc.
(c) Insurance. Rs. 1.10 crore Insurance Cover (on contribution) is applicable to serving officers. An additional cover of Rs. 15 Lakhs (on contribution) is applicable to Flying Branch Officers.
Aspirants for IAF are required to apply online by using the link https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in, or https://afcat.edcil.co.in. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for online registration. Detailed instructions for filling in the online application form are appended below:-
