Description: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment for selection into various Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. The recruitment drive invites applications from eligible candidates for 340 total vacancies for the course commencing January 2027. The application deadline has been extended, giving candidates additional time to apply online through the official AFCAT portal.
Important Details (Two-Column Format)
Important Dates
Details
Online Apply Start Date
17 November 2025
Online Apply Last Date (Extended)
19 December 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment
19 December 2025
Admit Card
To be released before exam (TBA)
AFCAT Exam Date
31 January 2026 (as per multiple exam trackers)
Result Date
To be notified (TBA)
Application Fee
Category Details
AFCAT Entry
₹550/- (all candidates)
NCC Special Entry
₹0/- (exempt)
Meteorology Entry
₹0/- (exempt)
Payment Mode
Online: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Wallets
Age Limits (as on 01 Jan 2027)
Details
Minimum Age
20 years
Maximum Age – Flying
20–24 years
Maximum Age – Ground Duty
20–26 years
Age Relaxation
As per IAF/Government norms
Total Vacancy Details
340 Posts
Flying Branch
38 (approx)
Ground Duty Technical
~123 (approx)
Ground Duty Non-Technical
Multiple branches like Admin, Accounts, WS, Education, LGS, Meteorology, etc. (approx totals making 340)
Post Name & Eligibility Criteria
Post Name / Entry
Eligibility Criteria
AFCAT – Flying Branch
• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2, OR • BE/B.Tech degree from a recognized university.
AFCAT – Ground Duty Technical
• 4-year engineering/technology degree (relevant streams) with minimum marks and Physics & Maths at specified levels.
AFCAT – Ground Duty Non-Technical
• Graduation (Bachelor’s) or Master’s degree in relevant subjects depending on branch (Admin, Accounts, Education, Logistics, etc.) as per notification.
NCC Special Entry (Flying)
• NCC Air Wing Senior Division “C” Certificate plus Flying Branch degree eligibility.
Meteorology Entry
• Graduation with relevant specialization as per official rules.
Selection Process: ✔ Written test (AFCAT CBT) → ✔ AFSB Interview → ✔ Document Verification → ✔ Medical Examination.
