| Recruiting Authority: | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post: | Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches / NCC Special Entry / Gate Score Entry |
| Advertisement No.: | AFCAT 02/2026 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | The Indian Air Force (IAF) is an elite defense force operating under the Ministry of Defense, Government of India, responsible for the nation’s air security and strategic defense. Every year, the IAF recruits Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers through the AFCAT. |
| About Recruitment: | IAF has released the notification for AFCAT 02/2026 recruitment to invite eligible Indian men and women candidates for Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer posts in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branches. Selection will be conducted through the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT), NCC Special Entry, and GATE Score Entry for courses commencing in July 2027. |
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT)
Flying Branch & Ground Duty / NCC Special Entry / Gate Score Entry
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Start: 20 May 2026 (11:00 AM) • Last Date: 19 June 2026 (11:30 PM) • Admit Card: 04 August 2026 • Exam Date: 08 August 2026 • Course Commencement: July 2027 | • AFCAT Entry (All Candidates): ₹550 + GST 18% • NCC Special Entry: ₹0/- • Gate Score Entry: ₹0/- The application fee can be paid via UPI, credit card, debit card, or net banking. |
| Age Limit (01/07/2027) |
| Post Name | Age | ||
| Flying Branch | • 20-24 Years (Born between 02-07-2003 to 01-07-2007) • CPL Holders: Upper age limit relaxable up to 26 Years (Born between 02-07-2001 to 01-07-2007) | ||
| Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) | • 20-26 Years (Born between 02-07-2001 to 01-07-2007) | ||
| Note | • Candidates must be Unmarried at the commencement of the course |
| Total Vacant Posts – 379 |
| Flying Branch (SSC) |
| Branch | Men | Women | Total |
| Flying | 30 | 05 | 35 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) |
| Branch | Men (PC) | Women (PC) | Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) | Total |
| AE (L) | 02 | 02 | 107 | 25 | 136 |
| AE (M) | 08 | 02 | 52 | 13 | 75 |
| Total | 10 | 04 | 159 | 38 | 211 |
| GATE Score Entry (Technical) |
| Branch | Men (PC) | Women (PC) | Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) |
| AE (L) | 01 | 01 | 12 | 03 |
| AE (M) | 01 | 01 | 06 | 01 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical – SSC) |
| Branch | Men | Women | Total |
| Weapon Systems | 21 | 05 | 26 |
| Administration | 50 | 12 | 62 |
| Logistics | 04 | 02 | 06 |
| Accounts | 05 | 02 | 07 |
| Education | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Meteorology | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Total | 82 | 25 | 107 |
| Educational Qualification (As on 14-12-2025) |
| Branch Name | Educational Qualification |
| Flying Branch | • Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. • Graduation (minimum 3 years) in any discipline OR BE/B.Tech degree from a recognized university. |
| Ground Duty (Technical) – AE (L) | • 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics mandatory. • Engineering/Technology degree in relevant Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Communication, or related disciplines. |
| Ground Duty (Technical) – AE (M) | • 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics mandatory. • Engineering/Technology degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automobile, Production, Industrial, or related disciplines. |
| Weapon Systems (WS) Branch | • 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics mandatory. • Graduation (minimum 3 years) OR BE/B.Tech degree from a recognized university. |
| Administration & Logistics | • Passed 10+2 and Graduation degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline from a recognized university. |
| Accounts Branch | • B.Com OR Finance-related qualification such as BBA/BMS/BBS (Finance). • CA / CMA / CS / CFA candidates are also eligible. |
| Education Branch | • Graduation with Post-Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. |
| Meteorology Branch | • B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics OR 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in relevant streams. |
| Final Year Students | • Final year/semester students are also eligible, provided they do not have any current backlog. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | ✅ 10th Marksheet ✅ 12th Marksheet ✅ Graduation / Engineering Degree Details ✅ Aadhaar Card (Last 4 digits mandatory) ✅ Passport Size Photograph ✅ Signature ✅ Thumb Impression ✅ Valid Email ID & Mobile Number ✅ Live Image Capture |
| Examination Centers |
| North India | South India | East/West India |
| Delhi NCR | Chennai | Kolkata |
| Chandigarh | Bengaluru | Mumbai |
| Jammu | Hyderabad | Pune |
| Lucknow | Kochi | Ahmedabad |
| Jaipur | Thiruvananthapuram | Bhopal |
| Varanasi | Visakhapatnam | Patna |
| Prayagraj | Coimbatore | Ranchi |
| Srinagar | Mysore | Guwahati |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment |
| Photograph | • Recent passport size colour photograph with light background. • Candidate should look straight at the camera with relaxed face. • Caps, hats & dark glasses are not acceptable (except religious headgear). • File format: JPG/JPEG only. • File size: 100 KB – 200 KB. |
| Signature | • Candidate must sign on white paper using Black Ink pen. • Only applicant’s own signature allowed. • Scan only the signature area. • File format: JPG/JPEG only. • File size: 80 KB – 150 KB. |
| Thumb Impression | • Male candidates: Left Thumb. • Female candidates: Right Thumb. • Impression should be made on plain white paper using ink pad. • File format: JPG/JPEG or PDF. • File size: 50 KB – 100 KB. |
| Live Image Capture | • Candidate has to capture live image through device camera during application process. |
| Important Note | • Same photograph should be used throughout the recruitment process. • Details cannot be edited after final submission/payment. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Post Name | Pay Scale / Salary |
| Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) | • Selected candidates will receive salary under Level-10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix. • Basic Pay: ₹56,100/- per month. • In addition, candidates will get Military Service Pay (MSP) ₹15,500/- per month. • Other allowances such as DA, TA, HRA, Flying Allowance, Technical Allowance etc. will also be applicable as per rules. |
| Training Period | • During training, candidates will receive fixed stipend as applicable by the Indian Air Force. |
| Structure Of Examination |
| Stage | Selection Process |
| Stage 1 | Online AFCAT Examination |
| Stage 2 | AFSB Interview (Screening Test + Psychological Test + Group Tests + Personal Interview) |
| Stage 3 | Medical Examination |
| Stage 4 | Final Merit List & Joining |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| 1. Visit the official website: afcat.edcil.co.in 2. Complete Registration / Login 3. Fill the Online Application Form 4. Upload Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression 5. Select Exam City & Course Preference 6. Pay the Application Fee Online 7. Submit the Form & Take Printout |
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Disclaimer:- This post has been prepared based on the official Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 notification. In case of any update, correction, or change, the official notification and information published on the official website shall be considered final and authoritative.