IAF AFCAT 01/2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details (340 Posts)

1. Flying Branch (AFCAT Entry)

• Men (SSC): 34

• Women (SSC): 04

2. Ground Duty – Technical (AE Branch)

• AE (L): PC – 03 (Men), SSC – 100 (Men), 23 (Women)

• AE (M): PC – 09 (Men), SSC – 38 (Men), 09 (Women)

3. Ground Duty – Non-Technical

• Weapon Systems: 21 (Men), 05 (Women)

• Administration: 48 (Men), 12 (Women)

• Logistics: 09 (Men), 02 (Women)

• Accounts: 08 (Men), 02 (Women)

• Education: 02 (Men), 02 (Women)

• Meteorology: 01 (Men), 02 (Women)

4. NCC Special Entry – Flying

• 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies

Eligibility Criteria

Flying Branch

• Graduation in any discipline with Maths & Physics at 10+2 level
  OR

• B.E / B.Tech

Ground Duty (Technical)

• B.E / B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines

Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

• Graduation / Post-Graduation in relevant subjects
  (Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology etc.)

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2027)

Flying Branch

• 20 to 24 years (Born between 02 Jan 2003 – 01 Jan 2007)

• CPL holders: Upper age relaxable up to 26 yearsGround Duty (Technical / Non-Technical)

• 20 to 26 years (Born between 02 Jan 2001 – 01 Jan 2007)

Salary

• Flying Officer: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level-10)

• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500

• Flying / Technical / Transport / Risk allowances applicable based on branch & posting

• Flight Cadets (Training): ₹56,100 per month

Application Fee

• AFCAT Entry: ₹550 + GST

• NCC Special Entry: No Fee

Selection Process

1. AFCAT Written Exam

2. AFSB Interview (Stage-I & Stage-II)

• OIR Test

• Picture Perception & Discussion Test

• Psychological Tests

• Group Tasks & Personal Interview

3. For Flying Branch – CPSS Test

(Once-in-lifetime test)

4. Medical Examination

Final merit is based on written exam + AFSB performance.

How to Apply

1. Visit https://afcat.edcil.co.in

2. Register using Aadhaar number

3. Fill personal, educational, and contact details

4. Upload photo & signature

5. Pay fee (if applicable)

6. Submit form and take printout

(Note: Only the latest application will be considered if multiple forms are submitted.)

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