Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment Notification: The Indian Air Force released the AFCAT 2/2026 Notification in the Latest Employment News on 16-22 May 2026. IAF invites Online Applications from men and women of Indian citizens for the course commencing in July 2027 on the official Website careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR afcat.cdac.in. The AFCAT 02/2026 Registration Starts on 20 May 2026. The Last date for Applications is 19 June 2026.
AFCAT 02/2026 Notification Summary
Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in July 2027 for the grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for the NCC Special Entry Scheme (for flying branch).
| Notification Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Registration Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 19 June 2026 |
| Written Test Date | Notify Soon |
IAF AFCAT 2/2026 Notification PDF
The Air Force Common Admission Test will be conducted for various PC/SSC vacancies under the NCC Special Entry Scheme (for the flying branch) and the Meteorology Entry. Eligible and skilled candidates can send the Air Force Common Admission Test Application Form online from the official website afcat.cdac.in.Candidates can download the official notification from the website before applying for this vacancy. For more information on the Air Force Common Admission Test Recruitment, eligibility details such as educational qualifications, age limit, selection process, application fee & how to apply, along with important links, syllabus, admit cards, results, and previous papers, are provided below.
AFCAT 02/2026 in Brief
| Name of The Organization | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) |
| Advt No | 02/2026 |
| No. of Posts | 200+ |
| Name of the Posts | NCC Special Entry |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Educational Qualifications | BE / B Tech / Graduate Degree / B.Com degree |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Application Mode | Online Process |
| Start Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date | 19 June 2026 |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 02/2026 Vacancy Details
The tentative vacancies available for the courses commencing in July 2027 are as follows:
AFCAT Flying Branch: 30 vacancies for Men (SSC) and 5 vacancies for Women (SSC).
AFCAT Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
Weapon Systems (WS): 21 Men (SSC), 5 Women (SSC).
Administration (Adm): 50 Men (SSC), 12 Women (SSC).
Logistics (Lgs): 4 Men (SSC), 2 Women (SSC).
Accounts (Accts): 2 Men (SSC), 5 Women (SSC).
Education (Edn): 1 Men (SSC), 2 Women (SSC).
Meteorology (Met): 1 Men (SSC), 2 Women (SSC).
NCC Special Entry (Flying): 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC.
Ground Duty (Technical) & GATE Score Entry: Vacancy details are as published in the detailed induction cycle 02/2026 notification.
(Note: Two seats are reserved from Ground Duty Non-Tech vacancies for Law qualified candidates.)
AFCAT 1/2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course and marriage is not permitted during training
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2027):
Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years. Candidates must be born between 02 July 2003 and 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive). The upper age limit is relaxable up to 26 years for candidates holding a valid Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (born between 02 July 2001 and 01 July 2007).
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branches: 20 to 26 years. Candidates must be born between 02 July 2001 and 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification
| Name of the Posts | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry | Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and (a) Graduation with a minimum of three years degree courses in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) |
| Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch | Technical: Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation /integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. Non-Technical: Passed 10+2 and a Graduate Degree (a Minimum three-year degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent, or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. |
NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate.
Graduates with a minimum three-year degree course in any discipline from a recognized University who have attained a minimum 60% marks or equivalent and have passed Maths & Physics at 10+2 level or BE/B Tech degree (Four-year course).
Candidates who have cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Visit the official website careerindianairforce.cdac.in for details of the educational qualifications for the posts.
Pay Scale
Stipend: Flight Cadets will receive a fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 56,100 during their one year of training.
Commissioned Pay: Upon commissioning as a Flying Officer, the salary will be as per the 7th CPC Defence Matrix at Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,800), along with a Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500.
| Rank | Pay as per the Defence Matrix | Level | MSP |
| Flying Officer | Rs. 56100 – 177500 | 10 | Rs. 15500 |
Note. Flight Cadets shall receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100/- per month during one year of training.
Selection Process
Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct the following three stages (Written Test- AFSB Interview- Medical Examination)
Application Fee
- AFCAT Entry: 550/- + GST (non-refundable) for All Candidates
- NCC Special Entry: 0/-
How to Apply
- First of all visit the official website afcat.cdac.in
- Click on the career section.
- Look around for “Online Registration for AFCAT 2026“.
- Fill the application form.
- Pay the application fee.
- Click on the submit button for final submission.
- Save and take printouts for future use.
