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

Exam Date

Aug 8, 2026

Exam Mode

Online

Vacancies

379

Status

Upcoming

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