The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the AFCAT 1 2026 notification on 03 November 2025. Online applications have been invited for the AFCAT 1 Exam for courses commencing in January 2026. All eligible male and female candidates can apply online for the IAF AFCAT 2026.
The AFCAT 1 Exam 2026 is open to Indian citizens (men and women) who wish to serve as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches of the Indian Air Force.
The application process for IAF AFCAT 2026 will begin on 10 November 2025, and candidates can submit their application forms until 09 December 2025.
| IAF AFCAT 2026 Online Form |
| Indian Air Force (IAF) : Short Details Of Notification AFCAT 2026 | Short Details Of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Short Notice : 03 November 2025 • Notification Released : 09 November 2025 • Application Start : 17 November 2025 • Last Date For Apply Online : 14 December 2025 • Last Date For Fee Payment : 14 December 2025 • Correction Date : As Per Schedule • Exam Date : Notify Soon • Admit Card : Before Exam • Result Date : Notify Later |
| Application Fees |
| • All Category : Rs. 550/- + GST (Non-Refundable) • Pay The Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Or Offline Mode Only. |
| Age Limit |
| • General/ OBC/ EWS : 550/- • SC/ ST/ PWD : 550/- • NCC Special Entry : 00/- • Meteorology Entry : 00/- • Pay The Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Or Offline Mode Only |
| No. of Post |
| 340 Posts |
| Vacancy Details | ||||
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | Total |
| AFCAT | Flying | 34 | 04 | 38 |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) | AE (L) Men- (SSC) | 100 | 23 | 123 |
| AE (M) Men- (SSC) | 38 | 09 | 47 | |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) | AE (L) Men- (PC) | 03 | 03 | 06 |
| AE (M) Men- (PC) | 09 | 03 | 12 | |
AFCAT (Ground Duty Non-Technical) | Admin | 48 | 12 | 60 |
| LGS | 09 | 02 | 11 | |
| Accounts | 08 | 02 | 19 | |
| Education | 02 | 02 | 04 | |
| WS Branch | 21 | 05 | 26 | |
| Meteorology | 01 | 02 | 03 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% Seats Out Of CDSE Vacancies For Permanent Commission (PC) And 10% Seats Out Of AFCAT Vacancies For SSC | ||
| Eligibility Criteria | ||
| Entry Type | Branch | Qualification |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | Bachelor’s Degree In Any Stream With Physics & Mathematics At The 12th Level OR BE/B.Tech Degree From Any Recognized Board/ University/ Institution In India. |
| Ground Duty Technical | Aeronautical Engineering Electronics: 12th Passed With Physics & Mathematics (50% Marks), And 4 Years Graduation/ Integrated PG Degree In Engineering/ Technology. Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical: 12th Passed With Physics & Maths (50% Marks), 4 Years Engineering/ Technology Degree In Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognized University/ Institution In India. | |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical Eligibility | ||
| Administration And Logistics | Bachelor’s Degree In Any Stream With 60% Marks OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognized University/Institution In India. Height Male: 157.5 CM. | Height Female: 152 CM. | |
| Accounts | Bachelor’s Degree In Commerce, B.Com With 60% Marks OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognized University/Institution In India. Height Male: 157.5 CM. | Height Female: 152 CM. | |
| Education | MBA/ MCA/ MA/ M.Sc. Degree With 50% Marks OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognized University/Institution In India. Physical Eligibility: Height Male: 157.5 CM. | Height Female: 152 CM. | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | NCC Air Wing Senior Division “C” Certificate And Other Details As Per Flying Branch Eligibility. |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | Master’s Degree In Any Stream OR Equivalent Eligibility From Any Recognized University/Institution In India. |
| For More Details Read The Official Notification. | ||
| Salary |
| • Pay Scale : Rs. 56100/- To Rs. 177500 (Flying Officer). |
| Selection Process |
| • Written Test- AFSB Test • Medical Examination |
| IAF AFCAT 2026 Online Form: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website of the Indian Air Force – https://afcat.edcil.co.in/. 2. Candidates can apply between 10 November 2025 to 09 December 2025. 3. Carefully read the official notification before applying for “IAF AFCAT 2026 Online Form.” 4. Check and collect all required documents – eligibility proofs, ID proof, address details, and basic details. 5. Prepare scanned copies of necessary documents – photo, signature, and ID proof. 6. Before submitting the application form, review all details carefully to ensure accuracy. 7. After successful submission, take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference. |
| Some Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
