IAF AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for IAF Flying and Ground Duty Posts

Last Update: 17/11/2025 | 10:34 AM

What's Update :

Description: Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) Cell, Indian Air Force has released a Official Notification AFCAT 01/2026 Batch of Flying Branch, Ground Duty, NCC Special Entry. The application process will be open from 17 Nov to 14 Dec 2025 . Candidates must meet the required eligibility criteria including . As per the official notification, there are 340 vacancies available for male and female candidates. Interested candidates are advised to check the important dates and ensure they apply before the last date. For complete information, download the official notification and apply online using the links provided below.

Notification : AFCAT 01/2026 Batch (Dated: 03 November 2025)

Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) Cell, Indian Air Force

IAF AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025

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📅 Important Dates

Begin Date : 17/11/2025
Last Date : 14/12/2025
Payment Last Date : 14/12/2025
Admit Card : January 2026 (expected)
Exam Date : 31/01/2026 (expected)

💸 Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS: ₹550/-
SC / ST / PwBD: ₹550/-
NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch): No Fee
Payment can be made online through UPI, net banking, debit/credit card, etc.

🧾 Eligibility Criteria

🎂 Age Limit

Age Limit as on 01/01/2027

Flying Branch & NCC Special Entry (Flying): 20 to 24 years

Ground Duty (Technical & Non Technical): 24 to 26 years

For age relaxation, please read the official notification "AFCAT 01/2026 Batch" carefully.

AFCAT 01/2026 – Post Name, Total Posts & Qualification
Post Name / Branch	Total Posts	Essential Qualification
Flying Branch (SSC)	38	10+2 with Physics and Mathematics with minimum 50% marks each and Graduation (3-year) in any discipline with 60% OR BE/B.Tech (4-year) with 60% marks from a recognized University.
Ground Duty (Technical) – Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) [AE(L)]	129	10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (50%) and 4-year Engineering/Technology degree (60%) in relevant disciplines such as Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, IT, AI, Communication etc.
Ground Duty (Technical) – Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) [AE(M)]	59	10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (50%) and 4-year Engineering/Technology degree (60%) in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Production, Automobile, Mechatronics or related streams.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Weapon Systems (WS)	26	10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (50%) and Graduation (3-year) in any discipline with 60% OR BE/B.Tech (4-year) with 60% marks.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Administration	60	Graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks OR cleared Section A & B of AMIE / Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Logistics (LGS)	11	Graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks or equivalent from a recognized University.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Accounts (ACCTS)	10	B.Com / BBA / BMS / BBS (Finance Specialization) or CA / CMA / CS / CFA with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Education (EDN)	4	Post-Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks and Graduation with 60% marks.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Meteorology (MET)	3	B.Sc (Physics & Mathematics) with 60% OR 4-year Engineering/Technology degree with 60% in relevant streams such as Electronics, Electrical, IT or Mechanical Engineering.
NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch)	Included within AFCAT Vacancies (Approx 10% of CDSE & AFCAT Seats)	NCC Air Wing ‘C’ Certificate holders with minimum 60% marks in Graduation and 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. No written exam; direct AFSB interview.
Total (AFCAT Entry + NCC Special Entry)	≈ 340 Posts (AFCAT vacancies including NCC quota)	All eligibility conditions as per Indian Air Force official notification AFCAT 01/2026.

👨‍💻 How to Apply

Visit the official website :

afcat.cdac.in
Click on :

“Candidate Login - AFCAT 01/2026” link.
Register yourself :

by entering your name, email ID, and mobile number.
Login again :

using your registered credentials.
Fill the online application form :

with personal, educational, and communication details.
Upload scanned documents :

including photograph, signature, and thumb impression as per format.
Choose branch preferences :

Flying / Ground Duty (Technical / Non-Technical).
Pay the examination fee :

₹550 + GST (no fee for NCC Special Entry).
Verify all details :

and click Final Submit to complete the form.
Download and print :

the confirmation page / application form for future reference.

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📰Post Name	Flying Branch, Ground Duty, NCC Special Entry
🔖Vacancy	340
📍Domicile	All Eligible Candidates
🎓Qualification	12th/Graduation
👥Candidates	Male & Female
👨🏼‍🎓Age Limit	Age Limit as on 01/01/2027 \| Flying Branch & NCC Special Entry (Flying): 20 to 24 years \| Ground Duty (Technical & Non Technical): 24 to 26 years \|
📅Apply Date	17 Nov to 14 Dec 2025
🏬Department	Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) Cell, Indian Air Force

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