The Indian Air Force has released the notification for AFCAT 2026 recruitment. Through this examination, candidates can become officers in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. The application process will commence on November 10, 2025, and conclude on December 9, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online at afcat.cdac.in.
AFCAT 2026 Recruitment: The Indian Air Force has issued the official notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for the 2026 batch. This recruitment drive is for young individuals aspiring to serve the nation as officers in the Air Force. The application process will begin on November 10, 2025, and remain open until December 9, 2025. This examination will facilitate appointments to positions in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty, with the training for selected candidates commencing in January 2027. Interested applicants can apply by visiting afcat.cdac.in.
Posts in Flying and Ground Duty Branches
Through the AFCAT examination, candidates will be recruited into the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches. The training for selected candidates will commence in January 2027.
Educational qualifications are determined according to the post. For the Flying Branch, passing 12th grade with Physics and Maths subjects and a minimum of 60% marks in graduation are essential. An Engineering or Technology degree is required for the Technical Branch, while for the Non-Technical Branch, a graduation degree in any discipline with 60% marks is mandatory.
Age Limit and Selection Process
For the Flying Branch, candidates' age should be between 20 and 24 years, and for Ground Duty, it should be between 20 and 26 years. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved categories as per government rules.
The selection will be conducted in three stages. First, candidates must appear for an online examination (CBT), which will include questions on subjects such as General Knowledge, English, Mathematics, and Reasoning. Candidates successful in the examination will be called for an AFSB Interview (Air Force Selection Board). Subsequently, the final selection will be made based on medical examination and the merit list.
How to Apply
The application process for AFCAT 01/2026 recruitment will be entirely online. Candidates should visit afcat.cdac.in, click on the application link, register using their email ID and mobile number, fill in the required information, upload their photo and signature, then submit the form after paying the application fee. Keep a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
