The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially announced the AFCAT 01/2026 recruitment notification, inviting young and passionate Indian citizens to join as Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches.
Indian Air Force Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organization Name | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Examination Name | AFCAT 01/2026 |
| Post Type | Commissioned Officer |
| Branches | Flying, Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 17 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Course Commencement | January 2027 |
| Official Website | https://afcat.edcil.co.in |
Indian Air Force Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Entry Type | Branch | Men | Women |
| Flying | Flying Branch | 34 | 04 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | AE (L): 103, AE (M): 47 | AE (L): 26, AE (M): 12 | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Admin, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology, WS | As per notification | As per notification |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying Branch | 10% seats from AFCAT SSC vacancies | 10% seats from AFCAT SSC vacancies |
Eligibility Criteria
Flying Branch
- 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (50% each)
- Graduation (minimum 3-year degree) with 60% marks OR
- BE/B.Tech (4-year) with 60% marks
Ground Duty (Technical)
- 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (50%)
- BE/B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines (60%)
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
- Administration / Logistics: Graduate in any discipline (60%)
- Accounts: B.Com or Finance Degree (60%)
- Education: Postgraduate (50%) + Graduation (60%)
- Meteorology: B.Sc (Physics & Maths) or Engineering degree (60%)
NCC Special Entry:
- NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate is mandatory.
Age Limit
- Flying Branch: 20–24 years (CPL holders up to 26 years)
- Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech): 20–26 years
- Candidates below 25 years must be unmarried.
Selection Process
- AFCAT Written Examination
- Duration: 2 hours
- Questions: 100 (Total 300 marks)
- Negative marking: –1 for each wrong answer
- AFSB Interview (SSB)
- Psychological test, Group discussion, and Personal interview.
- Medical Examination
- Conducted at Air Force medical boards for final fitness clearance.
- Final Merit List
- Based on combined marks of written exam and interview.
Important Date
- Application Start : 17 November 2025
- Late Date to Apply : 14 December 2025
How to Apply
- Click on the “AFCAT/Recruitment 2025” link under the career section.
- Register valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, academic, and communication details carefully.
- Upload recent passport-size photograph, signature, and relevant certificates.
- Pay The Online application fee using debit/credit card or net banking.
- Review your details and submit the form.
- Take a printout the application for future reference.
Important Links
| Official Notification Pdf | Click Here |
| Official Website Visit | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Alerts | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |