The Indian Air Force has released the official notification for the AFCAT 02/2026 online application form. Through this recruitment drive, vacancies have been announced for the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical), and Meteorology branches. Eligible candidates can apply online from May 20 to June 19, 2026. For the Flying Branch, candidates must be between 20 and 24 years of age, while for Ground Duty branches, the age limit is 20 to 26 years.
 Indian Air Force (IAF) AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Online Form 2026 Short Details of Notification NaukriExpress.in | |||
| Important Dates Application Begin : 20/05/2026 Last Date for Apply Online: 19/06/2026 upto 11:30 PM Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 19/06/2026 AFCAT Exam Date : To be announced Admit Card Available : To be announced Result Announced : To be announced | Application Fee General / OBC : ₹550/- + GST EWS : ₹550/- + GST SC / ST : ₹550/- + GST Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only. (NCC Special Entry & GATE Score Entry: No Fee) | ||
| Age Limit & Selection Process Age Limit: Flying Branch: 20-24 Years | Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20-26 Years (as on 01/07/2027) Selection Process: 1. AFCAT Online Examination 2. Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview (Psychological Test, Group Tests, Interview) 3. Medical Examination 4. Final Merit List | |||
| Vacancy Details | |||
| Post Name | Eligibility Details | ||
| Flying Branch (AFCAT Entry) | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 / BE/B.Tech (Min 60% Marks) Age: 20-24 Yrs | ||
| Ground Duty (Technical) AE(L)/AE(M) To be Notified | BE/B.Tech in Relevant Engineering Discipline (Min 60% Marks Each in Physics/Math at 10+2) Age: 20-26 Yrs | ||
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Administration | Bachelor Degree Any Stream (Min 60%) | ||
| Physical Eligibility Standards | |||
| Test Type | Standard | ||
| 1.6 KM Race | 10 min (Recommended) | ||
| Push-ups / Chin-ups | 10 Push-ups, 3 Chin-ups (Minimum Recommended) | ||
| Salary & Pay Scale Details | |||
| Flying Officer: Level 10 – ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500/- (7th Pay Commission) + MSP ₹15,500/- per month. Additional Benefits: DA, HRA (27-30% in X-Category Cities), Comprehensive Medical for Self & Family, Travel Allowance (TA), Ration Allowance, Pension, and Group Insurance of ₹1.10 Crore. Job Security: Gazetted Officer status in the Indian Air Force with full Central Government protection and premium lifestyle benefits. Career Growth: Structured promotions starting from Flying Officer to Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, and Wing Commander, based on service years and clearing departmental exams. | |||
| Exam Pattern | |||
| General Exam Structure Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Online. Type of Questions: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions). Language of Paper: English only. Total Questions: 100. Total Marks: 300. Total Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes). Subject-Wise Breakdown General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, and Sports. Verbal Ability in English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary, and Idioms/Phrases. Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Time & Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats). Reasoning and Military Aptitude: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability. Marking Scheme Correct Answer: +3 Marks. Incorrect Answer (Negative Marking): -1 Mark. Unattempted Questions: 0 Marks. | |||
| Exam Centers | |||
| All Major States: Pan India Exam Centers (Allocated based on Choice) AFSB Centers: Dehradun, Mysuru, Gandhinagar, Varanasi, Guwahati, Prayagraj Candidates Select Preferred AFSB Center after Qualifying AFCAT | |||
| Some Useful Important Links | |||
| Apply Online | Link Will Be Activate on 20/05/2026 | ||
| Official Website | Click Here | ||
