IAF AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment For 340 Officer Posts, Last Date Extended

Indian Air Force has released the official notification for recruitment of Officers through Air Force Common Admission Test AFCAT 01/2026. A total of 340 vacancies are available under Flying Branch, Ground Duty Technical and Ground Duty Non-Technical branches.

Eligible candidates can apply online for AFCAT 01/2026 as per the extended schedule. Details related to eligibility, age limit, vacancies, salary, selection process and application procedure are given below. Candidates are advised to read all details carefully before applying.

Overview of IAF AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment

All important information related to this recruitment is provided below for easy reference.

Important Dates

Below is the table for the important dates.

Vacancy Details of IAF AFCAT 01/2026

The branch-wise vacancy distribution is given below.

Eligibility Criteria of IAF AFCAT Vacancies

Since multiple branches are involved, eligibility is explained branch-wise below.

Flying Branch

• Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level
  OR
• BE/B.Tech degree

Ground Duty Technical Branch

• BE/B.Tech degree in specified engineering disciplines

Ground Duty Non-Technical Branch

• Graduation or Post Graduation in relevant disciplines such as Administration, Accounts, Logistics or Education

Age Limit

Age limit is calculated as on 01 January 2027.

• Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years
• Flying Branch with CPL: Up to 26 years
• Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years

Salary Details

The pay and allowances for selected candidates are as follows.

• Flying Officer Pay Level: Level 10
• Pay Scale: Rs. 56,100 to 1,77,500
• Military Service Pay: Rs. 15,500
• Training Stipend: Rs. 56,100 per month

Additional allowances are applicable based on branch and place of posting.

Application Fee

Selection Process

The selection process includes the following stages.

Stage I:

• Officer Intelligence Rating Test
• Picture Perception and Discussion Test

Stage II:

• Psychological Tests
• Group Tests
• Interview

For Flying Branch:

• Computerised Pilot Selection System test for recommended candidates

Final selection will be based on written exam marks, AFSB performance, medical fitness and merit position.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online for AFCAT 01/2026 using the official AFCAT application portal. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for registration.

Applicants should carefully fill all details before submission, as no correction is allowed after final submission or payment. Only the latest application submitted using a particular Aadhaar number will be considered.

Candidates are advised to read the detailed advertisement and instructions available on the AFCAT portal before applying.

IAF AFCAT Official Notification & Apply Details

Apply Online Portal: afcat.edcil.co.in
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF