Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment – Flying & Ground Duty Branches
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 340
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must meet specific 10+2 and educational degree requirements, which vary by branch, such as 50% in Mathematics and Physics for the Flying Branch and a B.E/B.Tech degree for the Ground Duty (Technical) Branch, with additional requirements for other branches like Administration & Logistics, Accounts, Education, and Meteorology.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 20 to 26 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 01/2026 notification, inviting applications from Indian citizens for 340 tentative vacancies in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. This recruitment is for Group 'A' Gazetted Officer posts with courses commencing in January 2027 , offering a prestigious career and pay as per the 7th CPC.
- Recruitment drive for Group 'A' Gazetted Officers (Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission).
- Eligible male and female graduates can apply online from 2025-11-17 to 2025-12-14.
- Selection will be based on the Online AFCAT examination and Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview.
- An NCC Special Entry scheme is also available for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) branches.
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Additional Salary Information
(Level-10 as per 7th CPC) plus ₹15,500 MSP
Important Dates
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of the following stages:
Online AFCAT Written Examination
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview (Stage-I Screening Test and Stage-II Testing)
Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) (For Flying Branch only)
Medical Examination
Final Merit List
(Note: NCC Special Entry candidates are exempted from the written exam and will be called directly for the AFSB interview ).
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS: ₹550 + 18% GST (For AFCAT Entry)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female: ₹550 + 18% GST (For AFCAT Entry) (Note: Candidates applying via NCC Special Entry are exempted from the fee ).
Reservation
10% of the vacancies are reserved for NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate holders in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official AFCAT recruitment portal at https://afcat.edcil.co.in.
- Step 2: Register by providing personal details (Name, E-mail, Mobile No.) to generate an OTP and set a password.
- Step 3: Log in and fill the online application form with accurate personal, communication, and qualification details.
- Step 4: Upload scanned copies of your photograph (100kb-200kb), signature (80kb-150kb), and thumb impression (50kb-100kb) as per the specified format.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee (₹550 + GST) online (if applicable) and submit the final application. Print a copy of the submitted form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selected candidates will be commissioned as Group 'A' Gazetted Officers in the Indian Air Force. Responsibilities will vary based on the branch (Flying, Technical, or Ground Duty) and will involve leading and managing IAF operations, technical assets, and administrative functions.
Yes, final-year students can apply, provided they have no current backlog and have secured a minimum of 60% marks up to the last semester/year for which results are declared. They must submit proof of completing their final exams by 2026-11-30.
Applicants need a valid E-mail ID, mobile number, and Aadhaar Card number. You must also have scanned images of a recent passport-size color photograph, signature, and thumb impression (Left for males, Right for females) in JPG/JPEG format.