Opportunity to become an officer in the Indian Air Force; AFCAT 2027 notification released..
The Indian Air Force has released the notification for the AFCAT 01/2027 recruitment examination. This recruitment process aims to select commissioned officers for the Flying Branch and the Technical and Non-Technical branches of Ground Duty. Eligible candidates can apply online via the official website, afcat.cdac.in, starting from November 12, 2026. The deadline for submitting applications is December 11, 2026. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹56,100 during their training period. Let’s look at the essential details regarding this recruitment.
Through this Indian Air Force recruitment, officers will be selected for the Flying Branch and the Technical and Non-Technical branches of Ground Duty. Additionally, opportunities are available for candidates via the NCC Special Entry and GATE score-based entry routes. Training is scheduled to commence in January 2028 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal.
Important Application Dates and Fees
The online application process for AFCAT 01/2027 will begin at 11:00 AM on November 12, 2026. Interested candidates may submit their applications until 11:30 PM on December 11, 2026. For the AFCAT entry, an examination fee of ₹550, plus applicable GST, is required. Conversely, candidates applying through the NCC Special Entry or GATE score-based entry are exempt from the examination fee.
What are the Age Requirements?
For the Flying Branch, candidates must be between 20 and 24 years of age; their date of birth must fall between January 2, 2004, and January 1, 2008. Candidates who hold a valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) may be eligible for an upper age limit of up to 26 years. For the Ground Duty branches, the age limit is 20 to 26 years. For this, the date of birth must be between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2008. Age will be calculated as of January 1, 2028.
Educational Qualification
Regarding educational qualifications, a graduation degree with at least 60% marks is required for the Flying branch and the Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branch. For the Flying branch, it is also mandatory to have studied Physics and Mathematics in Class 12. For the Technical branch, a four-year BE/BTech degree in a relevant field is required.
How will the selection take place?
The selection process begins with a computer-based written examination, which will include questions on General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning. Candidates who qualify for the examination will then participate in a five-day selection phase at the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), which includes interviews, psychological tests, and a medical examination.
What is the salary during training?
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹56,100 during their training. Upon being commissioned, the starting salary—under Pay Matrix Level-10—can range from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month. Additionally, other government benefits will be provided as per the rules.
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