The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2026 to recruit commissioned officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Candidates who successfully registered for the exam can expect the AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2026 has been released on January 22, 2026. The City Intimation Slip has already been released, allowing candidates to check their allotted exam cities beforehand. The written examination is scheduled to take place on January 31, 2026 at various centers across India.
AFCAT Admit Card 2026: Overview
| Organization Name | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Exam Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2026) |
| Vacancies | 340 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release Date | January 22, 2026 |
| Exam Date | January 31, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
Exam Details
The AFCAT 01/2026 exam will be held online in multiple shifts. Candidates must report to their respective exam centers well in advance of the reporting time mentioned on their admit card.
Exam Date: January 31, 2026.
Shift Timings: The exam is typically conducted in two shifts—morning (tentatively 09:45 AM to 11:45 AM) and afternoon (tentatively 02:15 PM to 04:15 PM).
Documents to Carry: Candidates must bring a printed copy of the Admit Card, a valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.), and two passport-size photographs to the exam center.
Exam Pattern
The AFCAT exam assesses candidates on their verbal ability, general awareness, reasoning, and numerical ability. The test is conducted in English.
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | Total 100 Questions | 300 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Verbal Ability in English | |||
| Numerical Ability | |||
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude |
Marking Scheme: Candidates are awarded +3 marks for every correct answer.
Negative Marking: There is a penalty of -1 mark for every incorrect answer.
Unattempted Questions: No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.
How to Download the Admit Card
Candidates can follow the steps below to download their hall ticket once it is live:
Visit the official Indian Air Force website: afcat.cdac.in.
On the homepage, locate and click on the “Candidate Login” tab.
Select the AFCAT 01/2026 cycle from the dropdown menu.
Enter your registered Email ID and Password.
Enter the Captcha code displayed on the screen and click “Login” or “Sign In”.
Click on the link to download the “AFCAT 01/2026 Admit Card”.
Verify all details (Name, Hall Ticket Number, Exam Center) and take a clear printout for future reference.
