Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment Notification

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the detailed notification guidelines for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 02/2026). Applications are invited from eligible Indian male and female citizens to join the elite Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches as Gazetted Officers.

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1. AFCAT 2 2026: Important Application Timelines

Event Milestone Official Schedule Dates
Official Short Notification ReleaseMay 12, 2026
Online Registrations CommencementMay 20, 2026
Last Date to Submit Online ApplicationJune 19, 2026
Course Commencement WindowJuly 2027

2. Eligibility Criteria & Age Windows

Candidates must fulfill the designated parameters to appear in the common admission portal:

  • Flying Branch Age Limit: 20 to 24 Years (Born between 02 July 2003 to 01 July 2007).
  • Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech) Age Limit: 20 to 26 Years (Born between 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007).
  • Educational Standards:
    • Flying & Non-Technical: Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks.
    • Ground Duty Technical: B.E / B.Tech degree with minimum physics & math validation profiles at 10+2 level.
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3. Selection Methodology

  1. AFCAT Online Written Examination: Objective testing filtering reasoning, military aptitude, verbal ability, and general awareness.
  2. Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview: Multi-stage psychological, group testing, and personal interview rounds conducted at specific AFSB centers.
  3. Medical Examination: Rigid physical and clinical health metrics checks for permanent onboarding clearances.

4. Form Fees Structure

  • AFCAT Entry Candidates (All Categories): ₹550/- + GST charges.
  • NCC Special Entry / GATE Entry Track: Completely Exempted (FREE).

Official AFCAT Registration Portal Link

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