Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 - Notification Out 379 Posts, Online Form

Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2025: The Indian Air Force has Released the Latest Notification for the Recruitment of Air Force Common Admission Test AFCAT - 02/2026. Eligible Candidates Can Apply for The Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026-27 From the Official Website @afcat.cdac.in Starting From 20th May 2026. All Details Related to Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026 are Given Below

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Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026 Overview

OVERVIEW
Name of Organization	Indian Air Force
Last Date	19-06-2026
Total Vacancies	379 Posts
Name of the Post	Air Force Common  Admission Test (AFCAT)
Mode of Application	Online
Category	Central Government Jobs
Job Location	All India
Official Website	@afcat.cdac.in
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Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

1. Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) Entry:

• Flying Branch: 35 Posts

• Ground Duty (Technical) Branch: 211 Posts

• Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch: 107 Posts

2. NCC Special Entry: 

• Flying Branch: 10% Seats out of CDSE Vacancies for PC and 10% Seats out of AFCAT Vacancies for SSC

3. GATE Score Entry:

• Ground Duty (Technical) Branch: 26 Posts

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Eligibility Criteria for Air Force AFCAT 2026:-

Age Limit:

(i) Flying Branch: The Candidates Should Not be less Than 20 Years of Age and Not more than 24 Years of Age as on 1st July 2026. 

(ii) Ground Duty Technical: The Candidates Should Not be less Than 20 Years of Age and Not more than 26 Years of Age as on 1st July 2026. 

(iii) Ground Duty Non-Technical: The Candidates Should Not be less Than 20 Years of Age and Not more than 26 Years of Age as on 1st July 2026. 

(iv) NCC Special Entry: The Candidates Should Not be less Than 20 Years of Age and Not more than 24 Years of Age as on 1st July 2026.

Educational Qualification:

(i) Flying Branch: Candidates should have mandatorily Passed With a Minimum of 50% Marks in Maths and Physics at 10+2 Level.

(a) Graduate with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 60% marks or equivalent, Or

(b) BE/B.Tech degree (four year course) from a recognized university with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.

(ii) Ground Duty (Technical): 10+2 Intermediate Physics and Mathematics with minimum 60% marks and minimum 4 years Graduation/Integrated PG degree in Engineering/Technology,

(iii) Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches. Administration:  Bachelor degree in any stream with at least 60% marks

Application Fee:

• General Candidates: Rs. 550/- Rupees.

• OBC Candidates: Rs. 550/- Rupees.

• EWS Candidates: Rs. 550/- Rupees.

• ST Candidates: Rs. 550/- Rupees.

• SC Candidates: Rs. 550/- Rupees.

Payment Mode: Candidates can pay their examination fees through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment – ​​Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

Selection Process for Air Force AFCAT 2026

• Written Examination

• Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Physical Efficiency Test (PST)

• Document Verification

• Medical Test

Physical Fitness Test:

Candidates are advised to be physically fit to be able to undergo various tests in AFSB when you report for SSB. You should aim to be able to run 01 mile (1.6 kms) in 10 minutes, do 10 push ups and 3 chin ups.

Written Test Details

Note: Candidates will not be permitted to enter the exam centre, under any circumstance, after the pre-exam verification process has comenced at 08:00 hrs for shift-I and 12:30 hrs for shift-II.

AFCAT 02/2026 Exam Pattern. 

The subjects, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:-

• The Online examination will consist of objective type questions and will be in English only for both AFCAT and EKT.

•  Marking Scheme is as follows,

•  Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer.

• One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

• No marks for unattempted questions.

AFCAT 02/2026 Syllabus 2026

(a) English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases.

(b) General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc.

(c) Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams).

(d) Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test.Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.

Standard: The standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level. The standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level (Indian University).

Exam	Subject	Duration	No. of Questions	Max Marks
AFCAT	General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test	02 Hours	100	300
EKT [For Candidates with one of the choices as (Technical) Branch]	Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics	45 Minutes	50	150

How To Apply for Air Force AFCAT Recruitment?

Interested and Eligible Candidates Can Apply Online for Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026 By Visiting the Official Recruitment Portal. They Can Follow the Steps Given Below.

Step 1: Scroll Down, Go to the Important Web-Links Section.

Step 2: Click on the 'Online Application Link' From Link.

Step 3: A New Web Page Will Open.

Step 4: Enter All Your Personal and Educational Details as required.

Step 5: Upload Your Passport Size Photograph and Signature and Other Required Documents.

Step 6: Pay the Application Fee as Per Your Category and Finally Click on the Submit Button.

Step 7: Don't Forget to Take the Print of the Submitted Application From.

Important Dates of AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026

The Indian Navy Notification will be released on 20th May 2026, and the dates for the Online Application forms Start from 20th May 2026, and the Last Date for the Online Application form is 19th June 2026. In recruitment, it is also very important to check the Number of Vacancies, and it is 379 Posts.

IMPORTANT DATES
Notification Released Date	20-05-2026
Starting Date of Apply Online	20-05-2026
Closing Date of Apply Online	19-06-2026
Admit Card Release Dates	04-08-2026
Exam Dates	08-08-2026
Result Release Date	Update Soon
Final Result	Update Soon

Apply Online for AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026

The Online application procedure has been implemented from 20th May 2026 and will last till 19th June 2026. To avoid any minute obstacles, candidates should register themselves quickly from the Official Website. You Can also prefer the Direct link for AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Given in this section to ease out your application process.

IMPORTANT WEB-LINKS
✅ Official Website	Click Here
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✅ Full Notification PDF	Click Here
✅ Join Telegram Group	Click Here
✅ Apply Online Link	Click Here