| Important Dates | Overview |
| • Notification Release Date: 20 May 2026 • Online Registration Starts: 20 May 2026 • Last Date to Apply (Extended): 21 June 2026 • Exam City OUT: 29 July 2026 • Admit Card Date: 4 August 2026 • Exam Date: 8 August 2026 • Course Commencement: July 2027 | • Exam Name: Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 • Total Vacancy: 379 • Course Commencement: July 2027 • Entry Type: AFCAT Entry / NCC Special Entry / GATE Score Entry • Branches: Flying, Ground Duty Technical, Ground Duty Non-Technical • Pay Scale: Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 (Level-10) |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 20-24 Years for the Flying Branch and 20-26 Years for the Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches • Age as on: 01/07/2027 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 379 | ||
| Exam Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Exam | 379 | Graduate or Degree in Related Field (Non-Technical)/ B.Tech (for Technical) |
| AFCAT 02/2026 Selection Process |
| The notification states that selection in the Indian Air Force is strictly fair and merit-based. Online testing will be conducted for AFCAT entry at various centers. Candidates appearing for the Air Force Selection Board for the first time will be eligible for Travel Allowance as per the rules mentioned in the notification. The Selection Process of AFCAT Recruitment 02/2026 includes the following stages. • Written Exam • Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) • Document Verification • Medical Examination |
| Some Useful Important Links | |
| Exam City Notice | Click Here |
| Exam City Link | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| AFCAT Edcil Official Website | Click Here |