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AFCAT 01\/2026 Notification: <\/strong>The Indian Air Force (IAF)<\/strong> has released the official AFCAT 01\/2026 Notification<\/strong> inviting online applications from Indian citizens (men and women)<\/strong> to join as Group \u2018A\u2019 Gazetted Officers<\/strong> in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches<\/strong>. The courses will commence in January 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligible candidates can apply online from 17 November 2025 (11:00 AM)<\/strong> to 14 December 2025 (11:30 PM)<\/strong> through the official AFCAT website afcat.cdac.in<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Table of Contents<\/p>\n Toggle<\/span>
AFCAT 01\/2026 Vacancy Details<\/a><\/li>
AFCAT 01\/2026 Notification Eligibility Criteria<\/a>
1. Nationality<\/a><\/li>
2. Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)<\/a><\/li>
3. Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/li>
AFCAT 01\/2026 Notification Application Fees<\/a><\/li>
AFCAT 01\/2026 Notification Important Dates<\/a><\/li>
How to Apply for AFCAT 01\/2026<\/a><\/li>
AFCAT 01\/2026 Notification Application Links<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
<\/span>AFCAT 01\/2026 Vacancy Details<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Entry<\/th> Branch<\/th> Men<\/th> Women<\/th> Type of Commission<\/th><\/tr>
AFCAT Entry<\/td> Flying<\/td> 34 (SSC)<\/td> 04 (SSC)<\/td> Short Service Commission<\/td><\/tr>
AFCAT Entry<\/td> Ground Duty (Technical)<\/td> AE(L) \u2013 103, AE(M) \u2013 47<\/td> AE(L) \u2013 26, AE(M) \u2013 12<\/td> Permanent & Short Service Commission<\/td><\/tr>
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)<\/td> Various branches (Admin, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology)<\/td> Both PC & SSC<\/td><\/tr>
NCC Special Entry<\/td> Flying Branch<\/td> 10% seats from AFCAT\/ CDSE vacancies<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>AFCAT 01\/2026 Notification Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>1. Nationality<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Candidate must be an Indian citizen as per the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>2. Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Branch<\/th> Age Limit<\/th><\/tr>
Flying Branch<\/td> 20 to 24 years (born between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2007)<\/td><\/tr>
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical)<\/td> 20 to 26 years (born between 02 January 2001 and 01 January 2007)<\/td><\/tr>
CPL Holders (DGCA License)<\/td> Up to 26 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>3. Educational Qualification<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Flying Branch:<\/strong> 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and Graduation (minimum 60%) or B.E.\/B.Tech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ground Duty (Technical):<\/strong> Engineering degree in Electronics\/Mechanical streams with minimum 60% marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ground Duty (Non-Technical):<\/strong> Graduate degree (minimum 60%) in any discipline. For Accounts \u2013 B.Com\/Finance; for Education \u2013 PG with 50% marks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>AFCAT Exam Pattern 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Paper<\/th> Subjects<\/th> No. of Questions<\/th> Marks<\/th> Duration<\/th><\/tr>
AFCAT<\/td> General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude<\/td> 100<\/td> 300<\/td> 2 Hours<\/td><\/tr>
EKT (for Technical Branch)<\/td> Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics<\/td> 50<\/td> 150<\/td> 45 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Note: There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>AFCAT 01\/2026 Notification Application Fees<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th> Application Fee<\/th><\/tr>
All Candidates (AFCAT Entry)<\/td> \u20b9550 + GST<\/td><\/tr>
NCC Special Entry<\/td> Nil<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>AFCAT 01\/2026 Notification Important Dates<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Notification Release Date<\/td> 10 November 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Online Application Start Date<\/td> 17 November 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply Online<\/td> 14 December 2025<\/td><\/tr>
AFCAT Exam Date<\/td> 31 January 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Course Commencement<\/td> January 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Apply for AFCAT 01\/2026<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Visit the official AFCAT portal: https:\/\/afcat.cdac.in<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Click on \u201cAFCAT 01\/2026 \u2013 Apply Online\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fill in the online form carefully and select your branch preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Upload your documents, photograph, and signature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pay the application fee online via debit\/credit card or net banking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Submit and take a printout of the confirmation page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>AFCAT 01\/2026 Notification Application Links<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Portal<\/th> Link<\/th><\/tr>
Official AFCAT Website<\/td> https:\/\/afcat.cdac.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Official Notification PDF<\/td> Click Here to Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Join WhatsApp Channel<\/td> Click Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. What is the AFCAT 01\/2026 application date?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application window is open from 17 November 2025<\/strong> to 14 December 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. What is the exam date for AFCAT 01\/2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The AFCAT 01\/2026 exam will be conducted on 31 January 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. What is the application fee for AFCAT 01\/2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u20b9550 plus GST for AFCAT entry. No fee for NCC Special Entry candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Can women apply for AFCAT 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, both men and women can apply for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical\/Non-Technical) branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. What is the educational qualification for AFCAT Flying Branch?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Graduation (minimum 60%) in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or BE\/B.Tech degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Where can I apply for AFCAT 01\/2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apply online only through the official website https:\/\/afcat.cdac.in<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For detailed instructions and updates, visit the official Indian Air Force AFCAT portal.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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