The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment Notification inviting applications from Indian citizens (men and women) to join as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, including NCC Special Entry, for courses commencing in January 2027. The online application process will be open from 17th November 2025 to 14th December 2025 through the official AFCAT website afcat.edcil.co.in. For more detailed information about this recruitment, please see the details given below.
Indian Air Force Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online
- Organization Name: Indian Air Force
- Advertisement No.: AFCAT 01/2026
- Post Name: Flying Officer in Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches / NCC Special Entry
- Total Vacancy: 340
- Qualification: 10+2 and Graduation / B.E / B.Tech
- Age Limit: 20-26 years
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 17.11.2025
- Apply Last Date: 18.12.2025
- Official Website: indianairforce.nic.in
Indian Air Force AFCAT Notification 2025 - Vacancy Details
Flying (AFCAT):
- SSC: Men - 34, Women - 4
Ground Duty - Non-Technical (SSC):
- Weapon Systems (WS): Men 21, Women 5
- Administration: Men 48, Women 12
- Logistics: Men 9, Women 2
- Accounts: Men 8, Women 2
- Education: Men 2, Women 2
- Meteorology: Men 1, Women 2
Ground Duty - Technical (AE L / AE M):
- SSC (major share): roughly AE(L) - 100, AE(M) - 38 (bulk of technical seats).
- PC (small share): examples listed include AE(L): 3 and AE(M): 9.
NCC Special Entry (Flying) -
- 10% of relevant seats are reserved from CDSE/AFCAT vacancies for NCC candidates (must have NCC Air Wing ‘C’ certificate).
- NCC Special Entry candidates are exempted from the AFCAT written test and go straight to AFSB.
Total Vacancies: 340
IAF Notification Recruitment 2025 - Eligibility Criteria
(1) Flying Branch:
- 10+2 with 50% marks each in Physics & Maths, and
- Graduation (any discipline) with 60% marks, OR
- BE/BTech with 60% marks, OR
- AMIE/ASIIE (India) with 60% marks.
(2) Ground Duty (Technical):
- 10+2 with 50% marks each in Physics & Maths, +
- AE(L): Engineering degree in Electronics/Electrical/IT/CS and allied disciplines.
- AE(M): Engineering degree in Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Mechatronics and related fields.
(3) Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
- WS Branch: Graduation (any discipline) or BE/BTech with 60%.
- Admin & Logistics: Graduation (any discipline) with 60%.
- Accounts: B.Com/BBA (Finance)/BBM (Finance)/CA/CMA/CS/CFA with 60%.
- Education: Post-graduation with 50% and Graduation with 60%.
- Meteorology: B.Sc. with Physics & Maths / Engineering with 60%.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027):
- Flying Branch: 20-24 years (born between 02 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2007)
- Upper age limit 26 years for CPL holders (born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2007).
- Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech): 20-26 years (born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2007)
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment - Examination Fee
Candidates applying for AFCAT entry will have to pay the examination fee of Rs. 550/- plus GST (non-refundable).
- This fee does not apply to candidates applying through NCC Special Entry.
- The payment must be made online only after submitting the application form.
- Candidates can pay the examination fee using credit card, debit card, or net banking through the official payment gateway provided in the application portal.
- Offline modes such as cash, cheque, or demand draft (DD) will not be accepted.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2025 - How to Apply
Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply online:
- Visit the official website - afcat.edcil.co.in.
- Register with your email ID, mobile number, and Aadhaar (last 4 digits).
- Fill the form carefully - once submitted, details cannot be edited.
- Upload photo (100-200 KB), signature (80–150 KB), and thumb impression (50-100 KB).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and print the application form for future reference.
IAF Notification - Selection Process
- Online AFCAT Exam
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview.
- Medical Examination at Air Force hospitals
- Final Merit List based on overall performance
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment - Important Dates
- Start Date of Online Application: 17.11.2025
- Last Date of Online Application: 18.12.2025
Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment - Admit Card
Candidates who have successfully applied for the AFCAT examination can download their Admit Card from 22nd January 2026 (from 11:00 AM onwards) by visiting the official website /afcat.edcil.co.in.
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Notification 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. What is AFCAT 01/2026?
Answer: It is the Indian Air Force (IAF) recruitment for Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches, including NCC Special Entry, for courses starting January 2027.
2. Who can apply?
- Answer: Indian citizens (men and women) who meet the educational and age requirements.
3. How many vacancies are there?
- Answer: Total: 340 vacancies
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