Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Notification For Commissioned Officer Posts

Indian Air Force has released the official notification for AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment for Commissioned Officer vacancies in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The recruitment includes AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry, and GATE Score Entry for courses commencing in July 2027.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official AFCAT portal from 20 May 2026 to 19 June 2026. Candidates should check all eligibility conditions, age limit, application fee, selection process, and important instructions before submitting the application form.

Overview of Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026

All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, application fee, age limit, qualifications, and other details.

Important Dates for IAF AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment

Below is the table for the important dates.

Vacancy Details of Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment

Note: Vacancies are tentative and may change depending on organisational requirements.

Eligibility Criteria of IAF AFCAT 02/2026 Vacancies

For Flying Branch, candidates holding valid Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA can get upper age relaxation up to 26 years.

Application Fee

Salary Details

Flight Cadets will receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month during one year of training.

Selection Process for IAF AFCAT 02/2026

How to Apply for Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment

Candidates can apply online through the official AFCAT website from 20 May 2026 to 19 June 2026. No other mode of application will be accepted.

Applicants should keep their email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process. Candidates eligible for multiple entries must register separately for each entry.

Candidates should carefully enter all details in the online application form because no correction facility will be provided later.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
• Candidates must be unmarried at the commencement of the course.
• Aadhaar Card is mandatory for registration.
• PAN Card and SBI/Nationalised Bank account are mandatory at the time of joining.
• Permanent body tattoos are allowed only on specific permitted areas.
• No employment guarantee is provided after selection.
• Candidates should maintain good physical fitness before reporting for SSB.

IAF AFCAT 02/2026 Official Notification & Apply Details