Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Online Form
Apply Online | Eligibility | Dates | Full Details
📅 Important Dates
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Rs. 550 + 18% GST |
| NCC Special Entry / GATE Score Entry | No AFCAT examination fee |
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01-07-2027)
| Category | Max Age |
|---|---|
| Flying AFCAT/NCC | 24 Years |
| Flying with valid DGCA CPL | 26 Years |
| Ground Duty Technical/Non-Technical/GATE | 26 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
📊 Vacancy
Total: 379
| Post | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| AFCAT 02/2026 Flying, Ground Duty, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry | 379 |
🎓 Eligibility
AFCAT 02/2026 Flying, Ground Duty, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry:
Candidate must satisfy the official AFCAT 02/2026 branch-wise conditions.
Important: Final year / semester candidates may apply only if they have no present backlog and can submit proof of completion of final exams by 30 May 2027. Candidates who earlier failed CPSS or were suspended from flying training are not eligible for Flying Branch.
AFCAT 02/2026 Flying, Ground Duty, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry:
Candidate must satisfy the official AFCAT 02/2026 branch-wise conditions.
Important: Final year / semester candidates may apply only if they have no present backlog and can submit proof of completion of final exams by 30 May 2027. Candidates who earlier failed CPSS or were suspended from flying training are not eligible for Flying Branch.
🧭 Selection Process
AFCAT candidates whose applications are accepted will appear in the online AFCAT examination on 08 August 2026. The AFCAT paper has 100 objective questions for 300 marks, with three marks for each correct answer and one mark deducted for each incorrect answer. Candidates declared successful in the online AFCAT, shortlisted NCC Special Entry candidates, and shortlisted GATE Score Entry candidates will be called for AFSB testing. Final selection is subject to eligibility, AFSB performance, medical fitness, merit position, branch preferences and available vacancies.
जिन AFCAT candidates की applications accepted होंगी, वे 08 August 2026 को online AFCAT examination देंगे। AFCAT paper में 100 objective questions होंगे, कुल 300 marks के लिए; सही उत्तर पर तीन marks और गलत उत्तर पर एक mark काटा जाएगा। Online AFCAT में सफल candidates, shortlisted NCC Special Entry candidates और shortlisted GATE Score Entry candidates को AFSB testing के लिए बुलाया जाएगा। Final selection eligibility, AFSB performance, medical fitness, merit position, branch preferences और available vacancies के अधीन होगा।
📝 Job Description
Indian Air Force has released the official AFCAT 02/2026 notification for courses commencing in July 2027. The recruitment is for Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical branches, along with NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry. Online applications are accepted from 20 May 2026 at 11:00 AM to 19 June 2026 up to 11:30 PM through the official AFCAT portal. The official AFCAT examination date is 08 August 2026, and admit card download is scheduled from 04 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. The official notification lists 379 numeric vacancies across AFCAT and GATE score entries, excluding NCC Special Entry seats which are calculated as a percentage of CDSE and AFCAT vacancies. Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry has age limit 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2027, while Ground Duty branches have age limit 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2027. Candidates must be citizens of India, unmarried at the time of commencement of course, and must satisfy branch-wise educational qualifications from the official notification. AFCAT entry carries an examination fee of Rs. 550 plus 18% GST, while NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry do not carry AFCAT examination fee. Candidates should read the official notification carefully because branch preferences, medical standards, CPSS rules, AFSB procedure and eligibility details are governed by the AFCAT notification.
Indian Air Force ने July 2027 में शुरू होने वाले courses के लिए official AFCAT 02/2026 notification जारी किया है। यह recruitment Flying Branch और Ground Duty Technical / Non-Technical branches में Group A Gazetted Officers के लिए है, साथ में NCC Special Entry और GATE Score Entry भी शामिल हैं। Online applications official AFCAT portal पर 20 May 2026 सुबह 11:00 बजे से 19 June 2026 रात 11:30 बजे तक स्वीकार किए जाएंगे। Official AFCAT examination date 08 August 2026 है और admit card download 04 August 2026 सुबह 11:00 बजे से निर्धारित है। Official notification AFCAT और GATE score entries में 379 numeric vacancies दिखाता है, NCC Special Entry seats को छोड़कर, जो CDSE और AFCAT vacancies के percentage के रूप में हैं। Flying Branch through AFCAT और NCC Special Entry के लिए age limit 01 July 2027 को 20 से 24 years है, जबकि Ground Duty branches के लिए 20 से 26 years है। Candidate Indian citizen होना चाहिए, course commencement के समय unmarried होना चाहिए और official notification की branch-wise educational qualifications पूरी करनी होंगी। AFCAT entry के लिए examination fee Rs. 550 plus 18% GST है, जबकि NCC Special Entry और GATE Score Entry के लिए AFCAT examination fee लागू नहीं है। Candidates को official notification ध्यान से पढ़ना चाहिए क्योंकि branch preferences, medical standards, CPSS rules, AFSB procedure और eligibility details AFCAT notification के अनुसार govern होते हैं।