AFCAT 01/2026 Notification: Indian Air Force AFCAT recruitment notification released, forms starting from this date..
Indian Air Force 01/2026 Notification: If you want to serve the country by joining the Indian Air Force, then the recruitment notification for the Indian Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2026 batch has been released. This is a great opportunity for the youth who want to join the Indian Air Force. Applications are starting from November 10, 2025. From this date, candidates will be able to apply online on the official AFCAT website, afcat.cdac.in. The last date is December 9, 2025.
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is a national-level examination, which is conducted twice a year by the Indian Air Force. Through this recruitment, youth can become a part of the Air Force's Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical Branch), or Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branch).
AFCAT Vacancy 2025: Important Details
Exam: Air Force Common Admission Test 01/2026
Branch: Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical)
When will the course begin? January 2027
Applications open: November 10, 2025 (11:00 AM onwards)
Last date to apply: December 9, 2025, 11:30 PM
Official website: afcat.cdac.in
Application mode: Online
What are the required qualifications?
Educational Qualifications: To apply for the Flying Branch, candidates must have passed 12th grade from a recognized board with Physics and Math as subjects. They must also have a graduation degree or equivalent with a minimum of 60 percent marks. For Ground Duty (Technical), they must have a degree in Engineering or Technology.
For Ground Duty (Non-Technical), candidates who have graduated with a minimum of 60 percent marks in any discipline are eligible to apply.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 20 and 24 years of age for the Flying Branch. Candidates between 20 and 26 years of age can apply for Ground Duty. A short notification for the recruitment has just been released; a detailed notification will be released on the official website soon.
How to Apply?
After the application process opens, candidates can complete the application process on the official Indian Air Force AFCAT website.
On the official website, you will see a link labeled "AFCAT 1 2026 Apply Online."
Complete the registration process here with your email address and mobile number.
Now fill in all your personal and educational information.
Upload your scanned photograph and signature.
Submit the prescribed application fee and take a final printout of the form.
For any other information related to this recruitment, candidates should keep an eye on the official AFCAT website.
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