Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026
Post Date/Update– 20 May 2026
Apply Online Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 for Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical & Non Technical Branches, NCC Special Entry and GATE Entry. Online applications will start from 20 May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 19 June 2026. Important Dates, Exam Fees, Age Limit, Post-wise vacancy, Selection Process , Syllabus और भर्ती संबंधित अन्य महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी नीचे दी गई है। आवेदन से पूर्व Official Notification अवश्य पढ़ें। Important Links नीचे दिए गए हैं।
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Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026
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Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तिथि)
AFCAT 02 2026 Notification
- Online Apply Start Date : 20 May 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 19 June 2026 (11:30 PM)
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 19 June 2026
- AFCAT Exam Date : 08 August 2026
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Course Commencing : July 2027
Examination Fee (चालान फीस)
- AFCAT Entry : ₹550/- + GST
- NCC Special Entry : No Fee
- GATE Entry : No Fee
- Payment Mode :
- Net Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
Total Post – 222
Post Wise Vacancy Details
AFCAT 02 2026 Notification
- Flying Branch (AFCAT Entry)
- Men SSC : 30
- Women SSC : 05
- Ground Duty Technical AE(L)
- Men PC : 02
- Women PC : 02
- Men SSC : 107
- Women SSC : 25
- Ground Duty Technical AE(M)
- Men PC : 08
- Women PC : 02
- Men SSC : 52
- Women SSC : 13
- Ground Duty Non Technical
- WS Branch :
- Men SSC : 21
- Women SSC : 05
- Administration :
- Men SSC : 50
- Women SSC : 12
- Logistics :
- Men SSC : 04
- Women SSC : 02
- Accounts :
- Men SSC : 05
- Women SSC : 02
- Education :
- Men SSC : 01
- Women SSC : 02
- Meteorology :
- Men SSC : 01
- Women SSC : 02
- NCC Special Entry :
- 10% Seats Of CDSE Vacancies For PC
- 10% Seats Out Of AFCAT Vacancies For SSC
- GATE Entry AE(L)
- Men PC : 01
- Women PC : 01
- Men SSC : 12
- Women SSC : 03
- GATE Entry AE(M)
- Men PC : 01
- Women PC : 01
- Men SSC : 06
- Women SSC : 01
Category Wise Vacancy Details
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Age Limit as on (आयु सीमा तक)
AFCAT Age Limit 2026
- Flying Branch :
- 20 to 24 Years
- Born Between : 02 July 2003 to 01 July 2007
- Ground Duty Technical / Non Technical :
- 20 to 26 Years
- Born Between : 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007
- Commercial Pilot License Holders :
- Maximum Age : 26 Years
Essential Qualification ( योग्यता )
- Flying Branch :
- 10+2 With Physics & Mathematics
AND - Graduation Minimum 3 Years Degree
OR - BE / B.Tech Degree
OR - Section A & B Examination Cleared Of Associate Membership Of Institution Of Engineers / Aeronautical Society
- Ground Duty Technical AE(L) :
- 10+2 With Physics & Mathematics
- 4 Years Engineering Degree In Relevant Electronics Streams
- Ground Duty Technical AE(M) :
- 10+2 With Physics & Mathematics
- 4 Years Engineering Degree In Relevant Mechanical Streams
- Weapon Systems Branch :
- Graduation Minimum 3 Years Degree
OR - BE / B.Tech Degree
- Administration & Logistics :
- Graduate Degree Minimum 3 Years Course
- Accounts Branch :
- B.Com
- BBA Finance
- BMS Finance
- Qualified CA/CMA/CS/CFA
- B.Sc Finance
- Education Branch :
- 10+2 And Post Graduation / Integrated PG Degree
- Meteorology :
- B.Sc With Physics & Mathematics
OR - Engineering Degree In Relevant Streams
Selection Process (चयन प्रक्रिया)
Indian Air Force AFCAT Selection Process 2026
- AFCAT Online Examination
- AFSB Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Written Exam Details
- AFCAT Exam :
- Duration : 02 Hours
- Total Questions : 100
- Total Marks : 300
- Subjects :
- General Awareness
- Verbal Ability In English
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning
- Military Aptitude Test
- Marking Scheme :
- +3 Marks For Correct Answer
- -1 Mark Negative Marking
- No Marks For Unattempted Questions
- Exam Language :
- English Only
Exam Schedule
- Exam Date : 08 August 2026
- Candidate Reporting Time : 08:00 AM
- Gate Closing Time : 09:30 AM
- Verification & Biometric : 08:00 AM To 09:45 AM
- Instructions Reading : 09:45 AM To 10:00 AM
- AFCAT Exam : 10:00 AM To 12:00 PM
PMT / PST / Medical Standards
- Chest Standards :
- Minimum Chest : 77 CM
- Chest Expansion : 05 CM
- Ground Duty Height :
- Male : 157 CM
- Female : 152 CM
- Flying Branch Height :
- Pilot / FTE / WSO : 162 CM
- Other Aircrew Duties : 157 CM
- Sitting Height :
- Minimum : 81.5 CM
- Maximum : 96 CM
- Leg Length :
- Minimum : 99 CM
- Maximum : 120 CM
- Thigh Length :
- Maximum : 64 CM
Physical Fitness Requirements
- Running : 4 Km In 15 Minutes
- Push Ups : Minimum 20
- Sit Ups : Minimum 20
- Chin Ups : 08
- Rope Climbing : 3 To 4 Metres
- Swimming : 25 Metres
Extra Information
- Flying Officer Salary :
- ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
- Military Service Pay :
- ₹15,500
- Training Stipend :
- ₹56,100 Per Month During Training
- Allowances :
- Flying Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Technical Allowance
- Risk & Hardship Allowance
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Instructions & Documents Required ( निर्देश व आवश्यक दस्तावेज)
- Candidates must read the Official Notification carefully before applying online.
- आवेदन करने से पूर्व Official Notification अवश्य पढ़ें।
- Original 10th Certificate
- 10+2 Marksheet
- Graduation Degree
- Post Graduation Degree
- NCC Certificate (If Applicable)
- GATE Score Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Thumb Impression
- NOC Certificate (Government Employees)
- Photograph Instructions :
- Recent Passport Size Colour Photograph
- Light Background
- File Size : 100KB To 200KB
- Signature Instructions :
- Black Ink Signature
- File Size : 80KB To 150KB
- Thumb Impression :
- Male : Left Thumb
- Female : Right Thumb
- File Size : 50KB To 100KB
How to Apply (आवेदन कैसे करें )
AFCAT Ground Duty Recruitment 2026 Apply
- Visit Official Website https://afcat.cdac.in
- Complete Registration Using Email ID & Mobile Number
- Verify OTP
- Fill Personal & Qualification Details Carefully
- Upload Photograph Signature & Thumb Impression
- Pay Application Fee Online
- Preview Application Form Carefully
- Submit Final Form
- Take Printout Of Final Submitted Form
- उम्मीदवार दिए गए “Apply Online” लिंक पर क्लिक करें या Official Website पर जाएँ।
- वहाँ जाकर संबंधित भर्ती के लिए Online Application Form खोलें।आवेदन फॉर्म में मांगी गई सभी जानकारी ध्यानपूर्वक भरें — जैसे नाम, पता, योग्यता, मोबाइल नंबर, ईमेल आदि।
- मांगे गए दस्तावेज़ (Documents), फोटो, और सिग्नेचर सही फॉर्मेट में अपलोड करें।
- आवेदन शुल्क (Application Fee) का भुगतान ऑनलाइन माध्यम से करें — Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI के ज़रिए।
- सबमिट करने से पहले फॉर्म का Preview देख लें और फिर Final Submit करें।
- फॉर्म सबमिट होने के बाद Application Form की प्रिंट कॉपी भविष्य के लिए सुरक्षित रख लें ।
IMPORTANT LINKS
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Important Instructions (महत्वपूर्ण निर्देश)
- Candidates must read the official notification carefully before applying online.
- Verify All Details Carefully Before Final Submit
- Admit Card Printout Mandatory
- Original Aadhaar Card Required At Exam Centre
- Candidates Must Keep Valid Email ID & Mobile Number Active
- Check eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and all other important details.
- Before submission candidates must check that they have filled correct each details in the Online Application Form. They should also check that the documents are meeting all the above requirements.
- After paying the application fee, take a printout of the final submitted form.
- Keep a copy of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.
- Candidates are advised in their own interest to submit the Online Application Form much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability or failure to log in to the website on account of heavy load on the website during the closing days.
Written Exam Syllabus View
AFCAT Technical Entry 2026
👉 Check Official notification or official website for detailed syllabus.
- Detailed AFCAT syllabus not completely mentioned in the official notification.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the last date for AFCAT 02/2026 Online Form?
👉 The last date to apply online is 19 June 2026.
What is the AFCAT 2026 exam date?
👉 AFCAT 02/2026 exam will be conducted on 08 August 2026.
Is there negative marking in AFCAT Exam?
👉 Yes, 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
What is the salary of AFCAT Flying Officer?
👉 The salary is ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 with allowances.
What is the physical running requirement in AFCAT?
👉 Candidates should be able to run 4 Km in 15 minutes.
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