Indian Air Force (IAF) AFCAT Recruitment (02/2026)

Board
Organizing Board	Indian Air Force
Department/Unit	Indian Air Force (Ministry of Defence)
Notification Date	12 May, 2026
Status	Upcoming

Application
Mode	Online
Apply Start Date	20 May, 2026
Apply Last Date	21 June, 2026
Fees	AFCAT Entry: ₹550 + GST; NCC Special Entry: No Fee
Fees Last Date	21 June, 2026

Exam
Exam Mode	Online
Post Name	Group 'A' Gazetted Officer (Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) through AFCAT 02/2026)
Qualification	Graduation, B.E./B.Tech, 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics
Skills Required	Communication skills, leadership, analytical ability, reasoning aptitude, technical knowledge, physical fitness, decision-making, teamwork
Additional Eligibility	Indian citizen, unmarried, medically fit, NCC Special Entry, GATE Score Entry
Age Limit	20-24 years, 20-26 years
Benefits	Permanent/Short Service Commission, medical facilities, accommodation/HRA, leave travel concessions, canteen facilities, insurance, pension, retirement benefits, training, career progression, adventure activities
Age Relaxation	26 years for DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence holders
Experience	No prior work experience required
Vacancy	379
Exam Date	8 August, 2026 - 10 August, 2026

Job
Type	Permanent
Mode	Onsite
Level	Group A
Selection Process	AFCAT online examination, AFSB testing, document verification, medical examination, merit list
Interview Rounds	AFSB Stage I Screening, Stage II Psychological Tests, Group Tests, Personal Interview, Medical Examination
Salary	Pay Level 10, ₹56,100 per month, MSP, Dearness Allowance, Flying Allowance, Technical Allowance

Dates to Remember
Admit Card Date	24 July, 2026

Link
Notification Link	https://www.careerairforce.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/AFCAT-Cycle-02-2026-Notification.pdf
Apply Online	Click to Apply
Official Website	https://indianairforce.nic.in