The Indian Air Force has initiated the registration process for AFCAT 2; June 19 is the last date..

IAF AFCAT 2 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated the registration process for the second phase—i.e., AFCAT 2—of the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2026. The Indian Air Force commenced the registration process for AFCAT 2 on May 20. Interested and eligible candidates may register for AFCAT 2 2026 until June 19. Registration can be completed online by visiting afcat.edcil.co.in. Please note that registration for AFCAT 2 can be done exclusively online. AFCAT serves as the entrance examination for joining the Indian Air Force; based on their scores in this test, candidates are granted a commission in the Indian Air Force.

Let us now look at when the written examination for AFCAT 2 will be conducted, and determine who is eligible to apply—specifically regarding the prescribed age limits and educational qualifications.

**AFCAT 2 Written Examination to be Held on August 8**
The Indian Air Force conducts the AFCAT in two phases; the entire process for AFCAT 1—from application submission to result declaration—has already been completed. Continuing this sequence, the Indian Air Force has now launched the registration process for AFCAT 2, allowing candidates to register until June 19. Furthermore, the written examination for AFCAT 2 is scheduled to be held on August 8, 2026.

**Who Can Apply?**
Candidates born between July 2, 2003, and July 1, 2007, are eligible to apply for AFCAT 2. The age eligibility for such candidates will be calculated as of July 1, 2027. Additionally, the educational qualifications required for IAF AFCAT 2 registration are prescribed according to the specific post applied for. Let us examine which candidates are eligible to apply for each specific post.

**Ground Duty Branch:**

A degree in Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) with a minimum aggregate score of 60%. Passed Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics as subjects, securing a minimum of 50% marks; OR holds a 3-year graduation degree with 60% marks; OR holds a BE/B.Tech degree with 60% marks.

Ground Duty and Non-Technical Branch

For this branch, candidates must be at least 20 years of age and not more than 26 years of age.

For the Flying Branch, the age must be between 20 and 24 years. Age will be calculated as of July 1, 2027.

Candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License (CPL) issued by the DGCA may be granted an age relaxation in the upper age limit, up to a maximum of 26 years.

Selection Process and Training
For the AFCAT entry, the Indian Air Force will prepare a list of candidates who have secured the minimum qualifying marks in the online AFCAT written test. From this group, candidates declared successful will be called for further assessment by the Air Force Selection Board. This will be followed by an interview. Finally, a merit list will be prepared. Successful candidates will undergo a training program lasting between 50 and 62 weeks.

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