AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT- 01/2027) FOR FLYINGBRANCHANDGROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES/ NCCSPECIALENTRY/GATE SCORE ENTRY FOR COURSES COMMENCINGINJANUARY2028Date for submission of Online Applications: 12 NOV 26 (1100 Hr) to 11 DEC26(2330Hr)through AFCAT website https://afcat.edcil.co.in
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| AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT- 01/2027) FOR FLYINGBRANCHANDGROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES/ NCCSPECIALENTRY/GATE SCORE ENTRY FOR COURSES COMMENCINGINJANUARY2028Date for submission of Online Applications: 12 NOV 26 (1100 Hr) to 11 DEC26(2330Hr)through AFCAT website https://afcat.edcil.co.in | |||||||||
| Important Dates | Fees | ||||||||
| Online Apply Start Date : 12 November 2026 Online Apply Last Date : 11 December 2026 Last Date For Fee Payment : 11 December 2026 | For All Candidates : ₹ 550/- For NCC Special Entry : ₹ 00/- For Meteorology Entry : ₹ 00/- | ||||||||
| Age Limit | |||||||||
| Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2028 i.e. born between 02 Jan 2004 to 01 Jan 2008 (both dates inclusive).Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 Jan2002to01Jan2008 (both dates inclusive). Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to26 years as on 01 Jan 2028 i.e. born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2008 (both dates inclusive). | |||||||||
| Marital Status | |||||||||
| Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course and marriage is not permitted during training. A candidate who marries during the period of training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him/her by the Government. | |||||||||
| Vacancy Details | |||||||||
| Entry | Post | Male | Female | ||||||
| AFCAT | Flying | 28 | 8 | ||||||
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) | AE (L) Men- (SSC) | 54 | 2 | ||||||
| AE (M) Men- (SSC) | 18 | 8 | |||||||
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) | AE (L) Men- (PC) | 05 | 02 | ||||||
| AE (M) Men- (PC) | 08 | 02 | |||||||
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Non Technical) | Admin | 35 | 18 | ||||||
| LGS | 07 | 04 | |||||||
| Accounts | 04 | 04 | |||||||
| Education | 02 | 02 | |||||||
| WS Branch | 25 | 05 | |||||||
| Meteorology | 01 | 01 | |||||||
| GATE Score Entry | AE (L) PC | 01 | 01 | ||||||
| AE (M) PC | 01 | 01 | |||||||
| AE (L) SSC | 06 | 03 | |||||||
| AE (M) SSC | 02 | 01 | |||||||
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% of the seats from CDSE vacancies are reserved for Permanent Commission (PC), and 10% of the seats from AFCAT vacancies are reserved for Short Service Commission (SSC). | |||||||
| Eligibility Criteria | |||||||||
| Branch | Eligibility Criteria | ||||||||
| Flying | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or hold a B.E./B.Tech degree from a recognized university. | ||||||||
| Ground Duty Technical | Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics): Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination with at least 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics, and must hold a minimum 4-year Graduation or Integrated Postgraduate Degree in Engineering or Technology. Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical): Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination with at least 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics, and possess a 4-year Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aeronautical Engineering. | ||||||||
| Administration & Logistics | Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with a minimum of 60% marks. Physical Eligibility: Male Candidates: Minimum height – 157.5 cm Female Candidates: Minimum height – 152 cm | ||||||||
| Accounts | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) with a minimum of 60% marks. Physical Eligibility: Male Candidates: Minimum height – 157.5 cm Female Candidates: Minimum height – 152 cm | ||||||||
| Education | Candidates must possess an MBA, MCA, MA, or M.Sc. degree with a minimum of 50% marks. Physical Eligibility: Male Candidates: Minimum height – 157.5 cm Female Candidates: Minimum height – 152 cm | ||||||||
| Meteorology | Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. | ||||||||
| NCC Special Entry | Candidates must possess an NCC Air Wing Senior Division “C” Certificate, along with other qualifications as per the Flying Branch eligibility criteria. | ||||||||
| Selection Procedure | |||||||||
| Online AFCAT Written Examination (31 January 2027): Objective type test of 2 hours, 100 questions, 300 marks covering General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. Marking: +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect. NCC Special Entry and shortlisted GATE Score Entry candidates are exempted from the written exam. Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing: Stage-I: Officer Intelligence Rating Test + Picture Perception and Discussion Test (screening test on Day 1). Document verification for eligibility. Stage-II: Psychological Test (Day 1 Evening) + Group Tests, Interview and CPSS (for Flying Branch eligible candidates) over the next five days. CPSS (Computerised Pilot Selection System): For Flying Branch recommended candidates only; once-in-a-lifetime test. Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by AFSB undergo medical examination at appropriate medical establishments. Final Merit List: Based on combined marks of written examination and AFSB tests, subject to medical fitness and vacancy availability. Branch allotment based on merit, vacancies, medical fitness and candidate preference. | |||||||||
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