AFCAT 01/2026 For Flying Branch And GD (Technical And Non-Technical) Notification Out For 340 Vacancies
Air Force Common Admission Test is out now! IAF (Indian Air Force) has invited applications for Flying Branch And Ground Duty (Technical And Non-Technical) Branches/NCC Special Entry. Candidates Meeting the eligibility criteria can apply online between 17/11/2025 to 14/12/2025. Make sure to go through the official notification thoroughly before filling our the online application form.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications for AFCAT Recruitment 2026 through the official website at https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/ Applicants are advised to read the full notification carefully to check eligibility criteria, important dates, and other recruitment details before applying.
Overview
The Indian Air Force has released a recruitment notification for various posts under AFCAT, inviting applications from eligible candidates across different educational qualifications. This recruitment includes vacancies for candidates who have passed 12th as well as graduates from required and relevant streams. Interested applicants can check post-wise eligibility, selection process, and important dates before applying online. Final eligibility and vacancy details will be as per the official notification.
| Authority Name/Board/Agency | Indian Air Force |
| Posts Name | GD (Technical & Non-Technical), Flying Branch |
| Last Date For Registration | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Exam Held On | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Fee | 550 |
| Minimum Age | 20 |
| Total Vacancy | 340 |
| Qualification | 12th & Graduate (Stream-Wise) |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Place | India |
| Advt. No. | 01/2026 |
| Official Website | https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/ |
Important Dates
The online application process starts on 17 November 2025 and remains open until 14 December 2025. Candidates must complete the application form and submit the required fee within the same deadline. The correction window will be available on 23 and 24 December 2025 for necessary edits. The written examination is scheduled to be conducted on 31 January 2026. Applicants are advised to follow the timeline carefully as mentioned in the official notification.
| Application Start | 17/11/2025 |
| Last Date For Apply | 14/12/2025 |
| Last Date For Fees | 14/12/2025 |
| Correction / Edit Date | 23-24 Dec 2025 |
| Examination Date | 31st Jan 2026 |
Fees Details
Candidates applying for AFCAT 01/2026 are required to pay an application fee as prescribed in the official notification. The application fee is ₹550 for all candidates and must be paid through online modes such as debit card, credit card, or net banking. Applications submitted without successful fee payment will not be accepted, so candidates are advised to complete the payment process before the last date.
| All Candidates | Rs. 550 |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Criteria
For AFCAT 01/2026 recruitment, the age limit varies according to the branch applied for. Candidates applying for the Flying Branch must be between 20 and 24 years of age, while those applying for Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches must be between 20 and 26 years. The age will be calculated as on 01 January 2027. Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved category candidates as per Government rules.
| Required Age For Flying Branch | 20-24 Years |
| Required Age For Ground Duty | 20-26 Years |
| Age Cut-Off Date | 01/01/2027 |
| Upper Age Relaxation/Limit | According to Government Norms |
Required Eligibility
The educational qualification for AFCAT 01/2026 is different for each branch and post. For the Flying Branch, candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and hold a Graduation degree or BE/B.Tech with the required minimum marks. For Ground Duty (Technical) posts, a relevant Engineering degree is mandatory. Ground Duty (Non-Technical) posts require Graduation or Post-Graduation as specified in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the detailed eligibility criteria before applying.
| Entry Type | Post Name | Essential Qualifications & Eligibility Norms |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 12th Passed with Physics & Maths (50% marks) and Bachelor Degree (60% marks) or BE/B.Tech (60% marks) |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics): 12th Passed with Physics & Maths (50% marks) and 4 Years Graduation / Integrated PG Degree in Engineering / Technology | |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical): 12th Passed with Physics & Maths (50% marks) and 4 Years Engineering / Technology Degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Aeronautical or equivalent | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Weapon Systems (WS) | 12th Passed with Physics & Maths (50% marks) and Bachelor Degree (60% marks) | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Administration & Logistics | Bachelor Degree (60% marks) | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Accounts | Bachelor in Commerce (60% marks) | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Education | Post Graduate Degree in any stream (50% marks) | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate and other eligibility conditions as per Flying Branch |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | B.Sc with Physics & Maths (60% marks) or equivalent eligible degree |
Vacancy Details
Under AFCAT 01/2026 recruitment, a total of 340 vacancies have been announced across Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. These vacancies are available for both male and female candidates under Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission. Branch-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is provided in the official notification.
Important Note:
PC: 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies
SSC: 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies
| Entry | Branch | Men (PC) | Women (PC) | Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | — | — | 34 | 04 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | AE(L): 03 AE(M): 09 | AE(L): 03 AE(M): 03 | AE(L): 100 AE(M): 38 | AE(L): 23 AE(M): 09 | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | — | — | WS: 21 Admin: 48 Lgs: 09 Accts: 08 Edn: 02 Met: 01 | WS: 05 Admin: 12 Lgs: 02 Accts: 02 Edn: 02 Met: 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | — | — | — | — |
Quick Access Links
For the convenience of candidates, all important links related to AFCAT 01/2026 are provided below. Through these links, candidates can download the detailed notification, apply online, access the correction form, and visit the official website. Applicants are advised to use only the official links and carefully read all instructions before proceeding with the application process.
| Detailed Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Correction / Edit Form | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |