Indian Air Force (IAF) ने AFCAT Cycle 02/2026 का notification जारी कर दिया है।
ये उन सभी graduates और final year students के लिए है जो IAF में Flying या Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) branch में Group A Gazetted Officer बनना चाहते हैं।
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam date | 08 August 2026 (Saturday) |
| Admit Card download | 04 August 2026 (11:00 Hrs) |
Vacancies
NCC Special Entry (Flying)
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC
10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC
GATE Score Entry (Ground Duty Technical)
AE(L) and AE(M) – limited vacancies (PC & SSC)
Eligibility Criteria
(a) Nationality (नागरिकता)
Citizen of India (as per Indian Citizenship Act, 1955)
(b) Age Limit – उम्र सीमा (as on 01 July 2027)
| Branch | Age | Born Between |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch (AFCAT & NCC Special Entry) | 20-24 years | 02 July 2003 to 01 July 2007 |
| Flying Branch (CPL holder – DGCA) | up to 26 years | 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007 |
| Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) | 20-26 years | 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007 |
(c) Marital Status – वैवाहिक स्थिति
Unmarried at the time of course commencement
Marriage not permitted during training – violators will be terminated
(d) Educational Qualification – पढ़ाई
Flying Branch:
Mandatory: Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level
AND (any one):
Graduation (3 years) in any discipline from recognized university, OR
BE/B.Tech (4 years), OR
Section A & B of AMIE / Aeronautical Society of India
Ground Duty (Technical) – Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) AE(L):
PCM at 10+2 level
AND BE/B.Tech / Integrated PG in Engineering / AMIE / IETE in disciplines like Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, IT, Instrumentation, Communication, etc. (full list in notification)
Ground Duty (Technical) – Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) AE(M):
PCM at 10+2 level
AND BE/B.Tech / AMIE in disciplines like Mechanical, Aerospace, Production, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automobile, Metallurgy, etc.
GATE Score Entry (Technical):
BE/B.Tech in above disciplines
Valid GATE score (within 3 years from course commencement)
GATE subjects: AE, ME, PI, ES (for AE-M) and CS, DS, EC, EE, IN (for AE-L)
Application Fee
| AFCAT Entry (All branches including Tech) | ₹550 + 18% GST |
| NCC Special Entry (Flying) | No fee |
| GATE Score Entry (Technical) | No fee |
AFCAT Exam Pattern
| Subject | Duration | No. of Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness, English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test | 02 Hours | 100 | 300 |
Marking Scheme:
✅ +3 marks for every correct answer
❌ -1 mark for every incorrect answer
0 marks for un-attempted
Salary & Allowances
During Training (Flight Cadets):
Stipend: ₹56,100/- per month
After Commission (Flying Officer):
Pay Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500/month fixed
Plus allowances: Flying Allowance, Technical Allowance, Transport Allowance, Risk & Hardship Allowance, etc.
IMPORTANT LINKS
| OFFICAL PDF | DOWNLOAD |
| APPLY NOW | CLICK HERE |
| JOIN OUR TELEGRAM GROUP | CLICK HERE |
How to Apply
Step by step process:
Visit https://afcat.edcil.co.in
Sign up / Register – provide name, mobile, email (Aadhaar mandatory)
Receive User ID & Password via email/SMS
Login and click "Go to Application"
Fill Personal Details, Communication Details, Qualification Details
Upload documents: Photograph (100-200KB), Signature (80-150KB), Thumb Impression (50-100KB – Left thumb for male, Right thumb for female)
Select course preferences: Flying, Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – select all as per your eligibility
Preview the application carefully
Submit and pay fee (₹550 + GST) via payment gateway (if applicable for AFCAT entry)
Print the submitted application form – retain for future reference