AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment
Indian Air Force • Officer Entry
AFCAT 01/2026 – Indian Air Force Officer Recruitment
Indian Air Force (IAF) ne AFCAT 01/2026 notification release kiya hai, jiske through Flying Branch aur Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) posts par Commissioned Officers ki bharti hogi.
Post: Officer
Vacancies: ~340
Apply Mode: Online
Last Date: Dec 2025
Overview
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) ek national-level exam hai jise Indian Air Force conduct karti hai. Is recruitment ke through selected candidates ko Flying Officer rank ke saath Indian Air Force me Commissioned Officer banaya jata hai.
Branch Details
- Flying Branch – Fighter / Transport / Helicopter Pilot
- Ground Duty (Technical) – Engineering & Technical roles
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | December 2025 |
| AFCAT Exam | January / February 2026 |
| Course Commencement | January 2027 |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility branch-wise alag hoti hai:
- Flying Branch: Graduation with Physics & Maths (10+2 level) OR BE/B.Tech
- Ground Duty (Tech): BE/B.Tech in relevant discipline
- Ground Duty (Non-Tech): Graduation / Post-Graduation (branch specific)
Age Limit
| Branch | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 20 – 24 Years |
| Ground Duty | 20 – 26 Years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹550 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
Selection Process
- AFCAT Written Examination
- AFSB Interview (Stage-I & Stage-II)
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Salary & Benefits
| Rank | Pay |
|---|---|
| Flying Officer | ₹56,100 per month + allowances |
Iske alawa free medical, HRA, TA, insurance aur defence benefits milte hain.
Apply Online – AFCAT 01/2026
