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Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Online Application 2026 – Important Dates, Exam Date, Syllabus, Salary, Notification PDF: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a notification for the post of Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT‑02/2026). The Online application started on 20 May 2026. Interested candidates can fill out the Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 online application till 19 June 2026. The Candidate must read the official Notification before applying.

Quick Overview

Organization	Indian Air Force (IAF)
Post Name	Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT‑02/2026)
Advertisement No.	02/2026
Total Posts	379
Salary	Rs. 56100
Application Mode	Online
Last Date	19 June 2026

Important Dates

Application Start Date	20 May 2026
Application Last Date	19 June 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	19 June 2026
Exam Date	8 August 2026
Admit Card Date	4 August 2026

Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Application Fee

- All Category: Rs. 550/-
- NCC special entry/GATE Score Entry: Nil
- The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online via internet banking or a debit or credit card.

Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Age Limit

Age Limits As of 1 July 2027

For Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry:

Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
The candidate should be unmarried and born between 02 July 2003 and 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years, i.e., born between 02 July 2001 and 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive).

For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch:

Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 26 Years
Unmarried candidates should be born between 02 July 2001 and 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive).

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Age Relaxation is Applicable as per the Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026.

Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 22 Vacancy

Entry	Branch	Course Number	Vacancies
Entry	Branch	Course Number	Men (PC)	Women (PC)	Men (SSC)	Women (SSC)
AFCAT Entry	Flying	222/27F/SSC/M&W	–	–	30	5
	Ground Duty (Technical)	221/27T/PC/ 111AEC/M&W 221/27T/SSC/ 111AEC/M&W	AE(L) :02 AE(M) :08	AE(L) :02 AE(M) :02	AE(L) :107 AE(M) :52	AE(L) :25 AE(M) :13
	Ground Duty (Non-Technical)	221/27G/SSC/M&W	–	–	Weapon Systems (WS) Branch:21 Admin:50 Lgs:04 Accts: 05 Edn: 01 Met: 01	Weapon Systems (WS) Branch:05 Admin:12 Lgs:02 Accts: 02 Edn: 02 Met: 02
NCC Special Entry	Flying	222/27F/PC/M and 222/27F/SSC/M&W	–	–	10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC
GATE SCORE ENTRY	Ground Duty (Technical)	221/27T/PC/ 111AEC/M&W 221/27T/SSC/ 111AEC/M&W	AE(L) :01 AE(M) :01	AE(L) :01 AE(M) :01	AE(L) :12 AE(M) :6	AE(L) :3 AE(M) :1

Who Should Apply for the Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026?

Flying Branch:

Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Mathematics and Physics at the 10+2 level and
Graduation with a minimum of a three-year degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
BE/B Tech degree (Four-year course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
Candidates who have cleared the Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Ground Duty (Technical) Branch

Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}: Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, MSc Electronics with a minimum of 50% marks with BSc in Physics with a minimum of 60% OR a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University 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.

Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}: 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 from recognized University OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

GATE Score Entry (Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)} and Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}

The candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Engineering(BE)/ Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree from 133 disciplines mentioned and qualified in any of the 10 disciplines of the GATE exam, as given, are eligible for GATE Score Entry. Candidates can register with a GATE score obtained within three years preceding the date of commencement of the course.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches

Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at the 10+2 level and

Graduation with a minimum three-year degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
BE/B Tech degree (Four-year course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Administration & Logistics: Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (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.

Accounts Branch: Passed 10+2 and graduated in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:-

B. Com Degree (Minimum three-year course).
Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance)
Qualified CA/CMA/CS/CFA.
B.Sc. with specialization in Finance.

Education: Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline, including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry), and with 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline.

Meteorology: Passed 10+2 and B Sc in Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent, or a four-year Graduation in an Engineering/Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Salary Details

- Stipend During Training: 56,100/- per month
- Training Period: 1 Year
- Pay Scale: Rs. 56100 – 177500
- Pay Level: Level 10
- Rank: Flying Officer

Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Selection Process

- Written Exam
- SSB
- Medical
- Document Verification
- Merit List

Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Exam Pattern

- The written exam has 100 MCQs of General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test of a maximum of 300 marks.
- The exam duration is 2 hours.
- For the full exam pattern, Click Here

How to Apply for Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026

- Go to the official website or the link given in the link section.
- To get registered, the candidate will enter details such as name, e-mail, category, and mobile number.
- Registered Candidate Log in using their Registration Number and Date of Birth, and fill in all required personal details.
- The candidate has filled in their Educational qualifications, Address, and other details requested.
- Upload photo, signature, and other details in JPG OR PDF Format.
- Make an online payment.
- Ensure the fee submission is completed and finalised.

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Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Indian Air Force.

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