AFCAT 2 Notification 2026: Notification Released for AFCAT Exam; Registration Begins on May 20..

The Indian Air Force has released a short notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test 2 (AFCAT 2 2026). This presents a golden opportunity for young individuals who aspire to join the Indian Air Force and serve the nation. Online applications will be accepted from candidates wishing to appear for the AFCAT-2 examination. Candidates can begin applying for this examination starting May 20. Furthermore, the deadline for submitting online applications has been set for June 19, 2026.

**Who Can Apply?**
To apply for Ground Duty (Technical) posts, candidates must possess a B.Tech degree along with other prescribed eligibility criteria.
To apply for Flying Branch posts, candidates must be between 20 and 24 years of age. Additionally, for Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) posts, candidates must be between 20 and 26 years of age.
Candidates' age will be calculated based on July 01, 2027.

**Application Fee**
Candidates applying for the AFCAT examination are required to pay a fee of ₹550. However, candidates applying through the NCC Special Entry or GATE examination routes are exempted from paying the application fee.

**Selection Process**
Candidates will be selected based on their performance in a written examination followed by an interview. Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the interview round.

**How ​​to Apply**
The online application process for AFCAT will commence on May 20. Candidates can apply by following the steps outlined below:

To register online, candidates must first visit the official website.
Next, they must click on the 'Online Registration' link located on the website's homepage.
After clicking the link, candidates must enter the requested details.
Subsequently, they must upload scanned copies of the necessary documents and pay the application fee.
Finally, candidates are advised to take a printout of the submitted application for their records.

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