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AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT- 01/2026) FOR FLYING BRANCH AND GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES/ NCC SPECIAL ENTRY FOR COURSES COMMENCING IN JANUARY 2027
Indian Air Force|Updated: 05 Dec 2025
Job Type
Central
Location
Pan India
Vacancy
340 Posts
Salary
During one year of training, a fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month will be paid. On commissioning, pay as per Defence Matrix for a Flying Officer is Rs. 56100 - 177500 (Level 10) plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15500.
Eligibility Criteria
QualificationVaries by branch. Minimum qualification is Graduation in any discipline with 60% marks for Non-Technical branches, and a B.E/B.Tech degree or equivalent with 60% marks for Technical branches. All candidates must have passed 10+2 with specific marks in Physics and Mathematics for technical branches. Please refer to the detailed post-wise qualifications.
Age Limit20 to 26 Years(Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007 (both dates inclusive). Relaxation)
CategoryGeneral
Application ModeOnline
Application Fee
PH₹550
SC₹550
ST₹550
EWS₹550
OBC₹550
General₹550
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Official Notification Released
Advt No: AFCAT- 01/2026Status: Open
Job Updates & Timeline
Application Start
Last Date
Exam Date
Admit Card
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To be announcedJob Updates
- Application Begin17/11/2025
- Last Date for Apply Online14/12/2025
- Admit Card AvailableBefore Exam
- Exam Date31/01/2026
Application Fee
- PH₹550/-
- SC₹550/-
- ST₹550/-
- EWS₹550/-
- OBC₹550/-
- General₹550/-
* Pay via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.
Age Limit Details
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027)
Minimum 20 years and Maximum 26 years.
Age Relaxation
Age Relaxation: Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007 (both dates inclusive).
Category Eligibility
General
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Job Overview
The Indian Air Force (IAF) invites applications from Indian citizens (Men and Women) for Group 'A' Gazetted Officer positions in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. A total of 340 tentative vacancies are available for courses commencing in January 2027. The online AFCAT examination will be conducted on 31 Jan 2026. The last date to submit online applications is 14 Dec 2025.