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The Indian Air Force has released an employment notification for the recruitment of AFCAT (01/2026) for Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches and NCC Special Entry for courses commencing in January 2027. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here.

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Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Particular	Details
Name of Exam	Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2026)
Organization	Indian Air Force
No. of Posts	340 Posts
Course Commencement	January 2027
Mode of Application	Online
Official Website	https://afcat.cdac.in

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Vacancy Details

Entry Type	Branch	No. of Posts
AFCAT Entry	Flying Branch	38
	Ground Duty (Technical)	188
	Ground Duty (Non-Technical)	89
NCC Special Entry	Flying Branch	10% seats out of CDSE vacancies (PC) and 10% out of AFCAT vacancies (SSC)

Total: 340 Posts (approx.)

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Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Branch	Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
Flying Branch	20 to 24 years (born between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2007). Upper age limit for valid Commercial Pilot License holders: 26 years (born between 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007).
Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical)	20 to 26 years (born between 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007).

Marital Status: Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Marriage is not permitted during training.

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Educational Qualification

(i) Flying Branch

• Minimum 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level.
• Any one of the following:
  • Graduation (3 years) with 60% marks or equivalent.
  • BE/B.Tech (4 years) with 60% marks or equivalent.
  • Cleared Section A & B of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks.

(ii) Ground Duty (Technical Branch)

(a) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) [AE (L)]

• 50% marks each in Physics & Maths at 10+2 level and a 4-year degree in Engineering/Technology.
• Acceptable specializations include: Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Robotics, Communication Engineering, etc.

(b) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) [AE (M)]

• 50% marks each in Physics & Maths at 10+2 level and a 4-year Engineering degree.
• Acceptable specializations include: Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Automobile, Industrial, Production, Manufacturing, Power, Mechatronics, etc.

(iii) Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branches)

Branch	Qualification
Weapon Systems (WS)	Graduation (3 years) in any discipline with 60% marks or BE/B.Tech with 60%.
Administration & Logistics	Graduation (3 years) with 60% marks or cleared Section A & B of AMIE or Aeronautical Society of India with 60%.
Accounts Branch	B.Com, BBA (Finance), BMS (Finance), CA/CMA/CS/CFA, or B.Sc. (Finance) with 60%.
Education	Post-Graduation with 50% marks and Graduation with 60% marks.
Meteorology	B.Sc. (Physics & Mathematics) with 60% marks or B.Tech. in relevant streams (Computer, Electrical, Electronics, IT, Mechanical, etc.) with 60%.

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Examination Fee

Category	Fee Amount
AFCAT Entry	Rs. 550/- + GST (non-refundable)
NCC Special Entry	Exempted (No fee)

Payment Mode: Online

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Selection Procedure of Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment

The AFCAT 2025 selection process consists of the following stages:

Stage	Details
Stage 1: AFCAT Written Examination	Computer-based test (CBT) comprising General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude.
Stage 2: AFSB Testing (Air Force Selection Board)	Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for AFSB interviews, consisting of: (a) Officer Intelligence Rating Test (b) Psychological Tests (c) Group Tests and Personal Interview.
Stage 3: Medical Examination	Conducted by the Air Force Medical Authorities to assess physical and medical fitness.
Final Merit List	Prepared based on the combined marks of the written test and AFSB Interview (for Flying Branch – subject to Pilot Aptitude Battery Test results).

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How to Apply for Indian Air Force Recruitment?

1. Visit the official portal: https://afcat.cdac.in.
2. Click on “Online Application Form” under the AFCAT 01/2026 section.
3. Complete registration and login.
4. Fill in all personal and educational details carefully.
5. Upload required documents and pay the application fee (if applicable).
6. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Starting Date to Apply Online	17th November 2025
Closing Date to Apply Online	14th December 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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