The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Notice No. AFCAT 01/2026) for the selection of eligible candidates for Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Air Force Common Admission Test Notification. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions can review the detailed breakdown of vacancies, educational qualifications, age criteria, salary package, and application procedure below.
Recruitment Fast Facts
- Conducting Organization: Indian Air Force (IAF)
- Post / Role: Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Air Force Common Admission Test Notification
- Advertisement Ref: Notice No. AFCAT 01/2026
- Total Vacancies: 317 Posts (Flying Branch & Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical)
- Educational Criteria: Flying: 10+2 with 50% marks each in Maths & Physics and Graduation with 60% | Ground Duty Tech: 4-year Engineering Degree with 60% | Ground Duty Non-Tech: Graduate Degree with 60%
- Age Limit: Flying: 20 to 24 Years | Ground Duty: 20 to 26 Years as of 01 Jan 2027
- Remuneration / Pay Scale: Flight Lieutenant: Pay Level 10 (₹ 56,100 to ₹ 1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay (MSP ₹ 15,500/month) and Flying Allowance
- Job Location: Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad & Air Force Stations nationwide
- Employment Type: Short Service Commission (SSC) in Indian Air Force
- Selection Process: AFCAT Online Written Examination (General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning) followed by AFSB Interview (Testing, Psychological, Group Tests & Interview) and Medical
Key Deadlines and Schedule
Candidates must take note of the crucial dates below to ensure timely submission before the registration portal closes:
| Notification Release Date | 01 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 Dec 2025 (11:00 PM IST) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Examination / Selection Schedule | 16–18 Feb 2026 |
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 550/- plus GST
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil (NCC Special Entry candidates exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit / Credit Cards, UPI
Selection Procedure & Stages
The recruitment process strictly follows the official recruitment rules outlined by Indian Air Force (IAF):
- Stage 1 (Screening / Prelims): Computer-Based Test (CBT) or preliminary written examination to assess foundational aptitude.
- Stage 2 (Mains / Technical Examination): Subject-specific or comprehensive examination evaluating core competency.
- Stage 3 (Interview / Skill Evaluation): Personality test, document verification, and physical/skill assessment where applicable.
- Stage 4 (Final Merit & Medical): Preparation of category-wise merit list followed by mandatory medical fitness verification.
Required Documents for Application
- Valid Aadhaar Card or Government Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-Size Color Photograph and Scanned Signature
- Educational Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates (Matriculation onward)
- Category / Caste / EWS / PwD Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Active Mobile Number and Email ID for OTP verification and correspondence
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