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Indian Airforce AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Form
379 Post Bachelor Degree in Any Stream Last Date: 2026-06-21 All India
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 20/05/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 21/06/2026 (Extended) |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee | 21/06/2026 |
| Exam Date | 08/08/2026 (Saturday) |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | Flying | 30 | 05 | 35 |
| Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) PC | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Ground Duty Technical | AE (M) PC | 08 | 02 | 10 |
| Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) SSC | 107 | 25 | 132 |
| Ground Duty Technical | AE (M) SSC | 52 | 13 | 65 |
| Ground Duty Technical (GATE Score Entry) | AE (L) PC | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Ground Duty Technical (GATE Score Entry) | AE (M) PC | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Ground Duty Technical (GATE Score Entry) | AE (L) SSC | 12 | 03 | 15 |
| Ground Duty Technical (GATE Score Entry) | AE (M) SSC | 06 | 01 | 07 |
| Ground Duty Non Technical | Admin | 50 | 12 | 62 |
| Ground Duty Non Technical | LGS | 04 | 02 | 06 |
| Ground Duty Non Technical | Accounts | 05 | 02 | 07 |
| Ground Duty Non Technical | Education | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Ground Duty Non Technical | Weapon Systems (WS) | 21 | 05 | 26 |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying Branch: 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | |||
Age Limit
| Branch / Entry | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Age Reference Date | 01/07/2027 |
| AFCAT Flying Branch | 20 - 24 Years |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 20 - 26 Years |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 20 - 26 Years |
| NCC Special Entry & Meteorology Entry | For detailed age criteria and relaxations, refer to the official notification. |
Eligibility / Qualification
| Branch | Eligibility Details |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | Bachelor Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR BE / B.Tech Degree from a recognized university. |
| Ground Duty Technical (AE Electronics) | 10+2 Intermediate with minimum 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics and a 4-Year Graduation / Integrated PG Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized institution. |
| Ground Duty Technical (AE Mechanical) | Candidates must have minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a 4-Year Engineering / Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline. |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry (All Candidates) | 550/- |
| NCC Special Entry | 0/- |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
Selection Stages
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Stage 1
Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment Notification and invited online applications for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from 20 May 2026 to 19 June 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying for AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment. Check important details such as eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, branch-wise vacancies, selection process, physical standards, and application guidelines.
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Stage 2
Applicants should keep all required documents ready, including educational certificates, identity proof, address proof, category certificates (if applicable), and other relevant documents. Ensure that scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, thumb impression (if required), handwritten declaration (if applicable), ID proof, and supporting documents are available in the prescribed format.
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Stage 3
Before submitting the online application form, carefully verify all entered information and review every section to avoid errors or discrepancies during the recruitment process. If an application fee is applicable, candidates must complete the payment process successfully.
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Stage 4
Applications without the required fee payment will be considered incomplete and may not be accepted. After successful submission, candidates should download and print the final application form and payment receipt (if applicable) for future reference.
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