Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026

✈️ Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Flying & Ground Duty Branches

The Indian Air Force has released the official notification for AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment 2026. Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online for various branches including Flying Branch, Ground Duty Technical, and Ground Duty Non-Technical branches.

The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is one of the most prestigious defence examinations for candidates aspiring to become officers in the Indian Air Force.

📌 Overview

Details	Information
Organization	Indian Air Force
Exam Name	AFCAT 02/2026
Batch	02/2026 Batch
Vacancies	142 Post
Category	Defence Job
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	https://afcat.cdac.in

📅 Important Dates (Expected)

Event	Date
Online Application Start	20 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	19 June 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	19 June 2026
Admit Card Release	Before Exam
AFCAT Exam Date	08 August 2026
Result Declaration	Later

📊 Vacancy Details (Expected)

Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Online Form : Vacancy Details

Entry Type	Post Code	Male	Female	Total
AFCAT	Flying	30	05	35
AFCAT Ground Duty Technical	AE (L)	—	—	—
AFCAT Ground Duty Technical	AE (M)	—	—	—
AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical	Admin	50	12	62
	LGS	04	02	06
	Accounts	05	02	07
GD Non Technical	Education	01	02	03
GD Non Technical	WS Branch	21	05	26
Meteorology Entry	Meteorology	01	02	03
NCC Special Entry	Flying	10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC.
GATE Score Entry	GD Technical	—

👉 Detailed branch-wise vacancies will be available in the official notification.

🎓 Educational Qualification

✈️ Flying Branch

AFCAT 02/2026 Branch Wise : Eligibility Details
Entry Type	Branch Name	Indian Airforce AFCAT Eligibility
AFCAT Entry	Flying	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level / B.E / B.Tech Course
	Ground Duty Technical	Aeronautical Engineering Electronics : 10+2 Intermediate Minimum 60% Marks in Physics and Math and Minimum 4 Year Graduation / Integrated PG Degree in Engineering / Technology Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical : Candidates with Minimum 60% Marks Each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level and 4 Year Engineering / Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Equivalent Degree
	Ground Duty Non Technical Eligibility Details
	Administration and Logistics	Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with at Least Minimum 60% Marks Physical Eligibility Height Male : 157.5 CMS \| Female : 152 CM
	Accounts	Bachelor Degree in Commerce B.Com with at Least Minimum 60% Marks Physical Eligibility Height Male : 157.5 CMS \| Female : 152 CMS
NCC Special Entry	Flying	NCC Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ certificate and Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility
Meteorology Entry	Meteorology	For Eligibility Details Read the Notification.
GATE Score Entry	GD Technical	Candidates must have a degree in the relevant field and should have qualified the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) examination.

🎂 Age Limit (Expected)

Branch	Age Limit
Flying Branch	20 – 24 Years
Ground Duty Branches	20 – 26 Years

👉 Age relaxation applicable as per rules.

💰 Application Fee

Category	Fee
AFCAT Entry	₹550 + GST
NCC Special Entry	₹0

📝 Selection Process

The selection process includes:

AFCAT Written Examination
AFSB Interview
Medical Examination
Final Merit List

📚 AFCAT Exam Pattern 2026

Subject	Questions
General Awareness	Included
English Verbal Ability	Included
Numerical Ability	Included
Reasoning & Military Aptitude	Included

Exam Mode

Online Computer Based Test (CBT)

🛩️ EKT Exam (For Technical Branch)

Technical branch candidates also appear for:

Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT)

💼 Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates may receive:

Starting Salary: ₹56,100+ (Approx)
Military Service Pay
Flying Allowance
Medical Facilities
Accommodation
Travel Benefits

🖥️ How to Apply Online for AFCAT 02/2026

Follow these steps:

Visit official website: https://afcat.cdac.in
Click on AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment
Register using email ID and mobile number
Fill application form carefully
Upload required documents
Pay application fee online
Submit final form
Print confirmation page

📄 Required Documents

Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Educational Certificates
Aadhaar Card / ID Proof
Category Certificate (if applicable)

🎯 Why Join Indian Air Force?

Prestigious Officer Career
Attractive Salary & Allowances
Adventure & Leadership
Job Security
Serve the Nation with Pride

⚠️ Important Instructions

Read official notification carefully
Upload valid documents only
Keep registration details safe
Apply before the deadline

🔗 Important Links

👉 Apply Online:
👉 Official Website: https://afcat.cdac.in
👉 Official Notification:

📣 Final Words

The Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for graduates and engineers who dream of becoming officers in the Indian Air Force. Interested candidates should apply online before the last date and begin preparation for the AFCAT examination and AFSB interview.