Indian Air Force has released the official notification for AFCAT 01/2026 recruitment, which provides a great opportunity for young candidates to join the prestigious Air Force as Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Eligible candidates who dream of serving the nation can apply online through the official AFCAT portal. This recruitment includes various posts with detailed eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit and selection procedure as mentioned in the notification. Candidates have to complete the online registration, fill the application form correctly, upload the required documents and pay the application fee before final submission. Interested applicants are advised to apply before the last date and save a printout of the submitted form for future reference. AFCAT 01/2026 provides a great opportunity to build a respectable career in the Indian Air Force with pride and honor.
Indian Air Force (Bhartiya Vayu Sena)
AFCAT / NCC Special Entry Recruitment 2026
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| Important Dates | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| • Notification Out : 03/11/2025 • Starting Date : 17/11/2025 • Last Date : 19/12/2025 11:30 PM (Extended) • Correction Date : 23-24 December 2025 • Admit Card : Notify Later • Exam City Released : 09/01/2026 • Exam Date : 31/01/2026 • Result Date : Notify Later • Candidates are Advised to Verify the details on the Official Website of AFCAT / NCC. | • For All Candidates : 550/- • Payment Mode : Online |
Age Limit
| Age Limits As On 01/01/2027 | TOTAL POST |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch • Minimum Age : 20 Years • Maximum Age : 24 Years Ground Duty • Minimum Age : 20 Years • Maximum Age : 26 Years The Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules | 340 Post |
Vacancy Details
| Grand Total : 340 Post | |||||||||
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | Total | |||||
| AFCAT | Flying | 34 | 04 | 38 | |||||
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) | AE (L) Men- (SSC) | 100 | 23 | 123 | |||||
| AE (M) Men- (SSC) | 38 | 09 | 47 | ||||||
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) | AE (L) Men- (PC) | 03 | 03 | 06 | |||||
| AE (M) Men- (PC) | 09 | 03 | 12 | ||||||
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Non Technical) | Admin | 48 | 12 | 60 | |||||
| LGS | 09 | 02 | 11 | ||||||
| Accounts | 08 | 02 | 10 | ||||||
| Education | 02 | 02 | 04 | ||||||
| WS Branch | 21 | 05 | 26 | ||||||
| Meteorology | 01 | 02 | 03 | ||||||
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | |||||||
Qualification
| Entry Type | Branch | Qualification | |||||||
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 12th Passed with Physics and Maths (50% Marks),Bachelor Degree (60% Marks). | |||||||
| Ground Duty Technical | Aeronautical Engineering Electronics : 12th Passed with Physics and Maths (50% Marks), and 4 Years Graduation / Integrated PG Degree in Engineering / Technology.Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical : 12th Passed with Physics and Maths (50% Marks), 4 Years Engineering / Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Equivalent Degree. | ||||||||
| Ground Duty Non Technical Qualification | |||||||||
| Weapon Systems (WS) Branch | 12th Passed with Physics and Maths (50% Marks),Bachelor Degree (60% Marks). | ||||||||
| Administration and Logistics | Bachelor Degree (60% Marks), | ||||||||
| Accounts | Bachelor in Commerce (60% Marks) | ||||||||
| Education | PG Degree in Any Stream (50% Marks). | ||||||||
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | NCC Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ Certificate and Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility. | |||||||
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | B.Sc with Physics and Maths (60% Marks), | |||||||
Selection Process
- Written Exam
- AFSB Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply Online for Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026
- Visit the Official Websit: Go to the Indian Air Force AFCAT official portal.
- Click on AFCAT 01/2026 Apply Online: Find the latest AFCAT 01/2026 notification and select the application link.
- Complete New Registration: Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number, then verify login details.
- Fill the Application Form: Enter your personal information, educational qualifications, and communication details.
- Upload Required Documents: Upload your photo, signature, and other required certificates in the correct format.
- Pay Application Fee: Make the online payment through available payment modes.
- Submit & Take a Printout: Preview the form, submit it, and download/print the confirmation page for future use.
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