Agar aapka sapna Indian Air Force me Flying Officer banne ka hai, toh AFCAT 01/2026 ka notification aapke liye perfect opportunity hai. Indian Air Force (IAF) ne AFCAT 01/2026 ki official notification release kar di hai, jiske through Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) aur NCC Special Entry ke liye applications mangi ja rahi hain.
Ye course January 2027 se start hoga, aur application form 17 November 2025 se 14 December 2025 tak online bhar sakte hain.
AFCAT 01/2026 – Important Highlights
- Post: Flying Officer (Flying, Ground Duty Technical & Non-Technical)
- Recruitment Mode: AFCAT Exam & NCC Special Entry
- Application Dates: 17 November 2025 to 14 December 2025
- AFCAT Exam Date: 31 January 2026
- Salary: Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) + MSP
- Job Location: All India
- Course Start: January 2027
AFCAT ek national-level exam hai jiske through cadets ko Air Force Academy, Dundigal (Hyderabad) me training di jaati hai.
AFCAT 01/2026 Vacancy Details
Ye recruitment men aur women dono ke liye hai. PC (Permanent Commission) aur SSC (Short Service Commission) dono entries available hain.
Flying Branch (AFCAT Entry)
- SSC:
- Men: 34
- Women: 04
Ground Duty (Technical)
AE (L) – Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics)
- PC: 03 Men, 03 Women
- SSC: 100 Men, 23 Women
AE (M) – Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical)
- PC: 09 Men, 03 Women
- SSC: 38 Men, 09 Women
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
- Weapon Systems: 21 Men, 05 Women
- Admin: 48 Men, 12 Women
- Logistics: 09 Men, 02 Women
- Accounts: 08 Men, 02 Women
- Education: 02 Men, 02 Women
- Meteorology: 01 Men, 02 Women
NCC Special Entry (Flying)
- PC: 10% of CDSE Vacancies
- SSC: 10% of AFCAT Vacancies
Note: Vacancies badh ya kam ho sakti hain.
Eligibility Criteria (AFCAT 01/2026)
1. Educational Qualification
- Flying Branch
- 10+2 me Physics & Maths me minimum 50% marks
AND
- Graduation (3-year degree) with 60% marks
OR
- BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks
OR
- AMIE/Aeronautical Society exam pass with 60%.
Ground Duty (Technical)
- 10+2 me Physics & Maths 50%
AND
- Engineer degree (specified branches) with 60% marks.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
- WS Branch: 10+2 me PCM + Graduation 60%
- Admin/Logistics: Graduation 60%
- Accounts: B.Com 60% / Finance related degree / CA / CMA
- Education: Graduation 60% + Post Graduation 50%
- Meteorology: B.Sc PCM 60% / B.Tech (specific streams) 60%
2. Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
Flying Branch
- 20 to 24 years
( Born between 02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2007)
CPL Holders: Upper age 26 years
(Born between 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jan 2007)
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical)
- 20 to 26 years
(Born between 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jan 2007)
AFCAT 01/2026 Salary & Perks
Air Force me salary ke saath officers ko kaafi allowances bhi milte hain.
- Basic Pay: ₹56,100 (starting)
- Max Pay: ₹1,77,500
- MSP: ₹15,500 per month
- Other Allowances
- Flying Allowance
- Technical Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- HRA, DA
- Risk & Hardship Allowance
Other Benefits
- Furnished Accommodation
- Free Medical for self & family
- CSD Canteen
- Loans at low interest
- LTC
- 60 days annual leave + 20 CL
- ₹1.25 crore insurance cover
AFCAT Selection Process
1. Written Exam
CBT based online exam —
- General Awareness
- English
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning & Military Aptitude
- Marking: +3 for correct, –1 for wrong answer.
2. AFSB Interview
Shortlisted candidates ko AFSB centers me bulaya jaata hai:
- OIR Test
- PP&DT
- Psychological Tests
- Group Tasks
- Personal Interview
3. Medical Examination
AFSB se recommend hone ke baad medical test hota hai. Fit hone par hi final merit list me naam aata hai.
How to Apply Online for AFCAT 01/2026
- Documents Ready Rakhein
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
- Passport size photo
- Signature & Thumb scan
- Bank details
Step-by-Step Process
- Official AFCAT portal par jao (link niche diya hai).
- “AFCAT 01/2026” notification par click karo.
- New Candidate Registration karo.
- Login karke application form fill karo.
- Personal, qualification aur address details fill karo.
- Photo, signature, thumb upload karo.
- Live Image Capture complete karo.
- Fee pay karo.
- Form submit karke print le lo.
Important Dates
Online Form Start. - 17 November 2025
Last Date. - 14 December 2025
AFCAT Exam. - 31 January 2026
Course Start. - January 2027
Application Fees
AFCAT Entry: ₹550 + 18% GST
NCC Special Entry: No Fee
Essential Links
Apply Online – (Soon Available)
Official Notification – (Soon Available)
Official Website – https://afcat.cdac.in
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