The Indian Air Force (IAF), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, invites online applications from eligible Men and Women Indian Citizens for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches / NCC Special Entry through Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) - 01/2026. This opportunity is for courses commencing in January 2027, providing a chance for graduates to join as Flying Officers and serve the nation.
The IAF AFCAT Online Application form will be available from 17th November 2025 to 14th December 2025. The IAF AFCAT Entry 2026 Examination scheduled to be conducted on 31st January 2026. Interested and eligible candidates must carefully read the detailed IAF notification before filling out the application form.
IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2026 – 340 Vacancies
AFCAT - 01/2026
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Post Names |
Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty |
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Total Vacancies |
340 |
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Age Limit |
20 to 24/26 years |
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Monthly Salary |
₹ 56100 – 177500/- Level 10 + MSP ₹ 15500/- |
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Minimum Qualification |
Graduation + 60% Marks |
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Selection Process |
Online Examination |
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Job Location |
All India |
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Last Date |
14/12/2025 (Sunday) |
✅ IAF AFCAT Entry Vacancies 2026:
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Branch |
No of Vacancies (2026) |
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Flying |
38 [Men (SSC)– 34, Women (SSC) – 04] |
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Ground Duty (Technical) |
188 [Men (PC) – 12, Women (PC) – 06, Men (SSC) – 138, Women (SSC) – 32] |
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Ground Duty (Non-Technical) |
114 [Men (SSC)– 89, Women (SSC) – 25] |
✅ NCC Special Entry Vacancies 2026:
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Branch |
No of Vacancies |
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Flying |
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
✅ IAF AFCAT 2026 Age Limit:
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Flying Branch and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years as on 1st January 2027. i.e. born between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2007 (both dates inclusive)
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Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years as on 1st January 2027. i.e. born between 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007 (both dates
inclusive) -
Age relaxation as per Government rules.
✅ IAF AFCAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
- AFCAT Entry (Flying Branch): Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline with a minimum 60% Marks (OR) B.E. / B.Tech Degree with a minimum 60% Marks (OR) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
- AFCAT Entry (Ground Duty Technical Branch): 10+2 Physics and Maths with 04 years Degree or Post Graduate in Engineering / Technology.
- AFCAT Entry (Ground Duty Non-Technical Branches): Administration and Logistics - Degree in any discipline; Accounts - B.Com degree; Education - MBA / MCA or MA / M.Sc. Degree.
- NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch): 10+2 Physics and Maths with Graduates with minimum three years degree course in any discipline with a minimum 60% marks or equivalent OR B.E. / B.Tech Degree with a minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
- Meteorology: Passed 10+2 and Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Geography/ Computer Applications/ Environmental Science/ Applied Physics/ Oceanography/ Meteorology/ Agricultural Meteorology/ Ecology & Environment/ Geo-physics/ Environmental Biology with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.
✅ IAF AFCAT 2026 Selection Process:
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Online Examination |
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Documents Verification |
✅ IAF AFCAT 2026 Application Fee:
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Category |
Application Fee |
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IAF AFCAT Entry (All) |
₹ 550/- (Non-refundable) + 18% GST |
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IAF NCC Special Entry |
Nil |
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Payment Method |
Online (Payment Gateway using Net Banking, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, UPI etc.) |
✅ IAF AFCAT 2026 Important Dates:
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Opening date for Online Registration |
17/11/2025 (11:00 AM) |
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Closing date for Online Registration |
14/12/2025 (11:30 PM) |
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Download Admit Card |
From 22/01/2026 |
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Tentative date of AFCAT Examination 2026 |
31/01/2026 (January) |
✅ IAF AFCAT 2026 Important Links:
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IAF AFCAT 2026 Notifications |
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IAF AFCAT 2026 Online Registration Portal |
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Join Our Free Govt Job Alert Channels |
✅ How to Apply IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2026:
The IAF Online Registration will be made through the AFCAT CDAC official website. The IAF AFCAT Online Registration Process Steps as follow:-
➢ Step 1: Eligible interested candidates apply online through AFCAT CDAC official website (afcat.edcil.co.in) from 17th November 2025.
➢ Step 2: The candidates should enter basic / communication and qualification details. Upload Recent Photograph, Signature and Thumb Impression etc.
➢ Step 3: Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online payment gateway. Submit the application form on or before 14/12/2025 up to 11:30 PM.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the age limit for IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2026?
Flying Branch and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years; Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years as on 1st January 2027. Age relaxation as per Government rules.
What are the eligibility criteria for IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2026?
Graduation with minimum 60% marks in relevant discipline as per branch (Flying, Technical, Non-Technical). Detailed qualifications vary by branch.
What is the selection process for IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2026?
Online Examination.
What is the last date to apply for IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2026?
14/12/2025 (11:30 PM).
What is the total number of vacancies for IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2026?
Total 340 Vacancies for AFCAT Entry (Flying: 38, Ground Duty Technical: 188, Non-Technical: 114) + NCC Special Entry (10% seats).