The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2026 for recruitment of Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. This is an opportunity for unmarried male and female Indian citizens to join the elite force. The courses for which the examination will be conducted are commencing in January 2027.
Job Details
| Detail | Information |
| Department | Indian Air Force |
| Employment Type | Permanent Commission (PC) & Short Service Commission (SSC) |
| Job Title | Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) |
| Application Start Date | 17 November 2025 |
| Application End Date | 14 December 2025 |
| Location | All India |
| Application Method | Online |
| Official Website | afcat.edcil.co.in |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (Men – PC) | Vacancies (Women – PC) | Vacancies (Men – SSC) | Vacancies (Women – SSC) |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 221/27F/SSC/M&W | — | — | 34 | 04 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 220/27T/PC/110AEC/M&W, 220/27T/SSC/110AEC/M&W | AE(L): 03, AE(M): 09 | AE(L): 03, AE(M): 03 | AE(L): 100, AE(M): 38 | AE(L): 23, AE(M): 09 | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 220/27G/SSC/M&W | — | — | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 21, Admin: 48, Lgs: 09, Accts: 08, Edn: 02, Met: 01 | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 05, Admin: 12, Lgs: 02, Accts: 02, Edn: 02, Met: 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 221/27F/PC/M and 221/27F/SSC/M&W | — | — | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
Disclaimer: Vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change.
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Salary Details
Information regarding salary is not specified in the provided document.
Educational Qualification
Information regarding educational qualifications is not specified in the provided document.
Age Limit
- Flying Branch (through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry): 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2027. Candidates should be born between 02 January 2003 and 01 January 2007. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 26 years for candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India).
- Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2027. Candidates should be born between 02 January 2001 and 01 January 2007.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of:
- Online AFCAT examination
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) testing
How to Apply
The application process is not detailed in the provided document.
Instructions
- Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions before applying.
- Admission to all stages of the examination will be provisional.
- Candidature will be canceled if any eligibility condition is not met.
- Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | 17 November 2025 |
| Online Application End | 14 December 2025 |
| AFCAT Examination | 31 January 2026 |
Important Links
- Notification Link: click here
- Apply Link: click here
