Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026 Apply Now Online for 340 Post - Notification Out

Last updated : 10 November 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the Official Notification for the post of Ground Duty Technical & non Technical and Gazetted Officers in Flying Branches. This is a great opportunity for 10+2 / Graduation pass students to join the indian Airforce and dedicated to Indian Nation. The online application process began on 17th November 2025 and will continue until 14th November 2026.

Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026

Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Recruitment Organization Indian Air Force (IAF)
Post Name Ground Duty (Tech / Non Tech.) & Flying Branches
Adv. No. AFCAT 01/2026
Total Seat 340 Posts
Job Type Air Force Jobs
Last Date 14-12-2025
Age Limit 20 - 26 Years
Mode of Apply Online
Pay Scale ₹ 56,100 - 1,77,500/-
Official Website https://afcat.edcil.co.in
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Important Date

Events Dates
Online Apply form 17 November 2025
Last Date to Apply 14 December 2025
Fee Payment Last Date 14 December 2025
Admit Card Available January 2026 (3rd week)
Exam Date 31 January 2026
Course Commence January 2027

Age Limit

The Age will be calculate as on 01-01-2027. Read the Notification for full age relaxation. Check your Age thought our Free Age Calculator.

    1) Flying Branch

  • Minimum : 20 Years
  • Maximum : 24 Years

    2) Ground Duty (Technical / Non-Technical)

  • Minimum : 20 Years
  • Maximum : 26 Years

Application Fee

Candidate registring for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 550/- + GST (non-refundable) (not applicable for NCC special entry) as an examination fee.

Category Application Fee
All Candidates Rs. 550/-
NCC Special Entry NA
Payment Mode Online

Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

This year, 340 vacancies for Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and Gazetted Officers posts in Flying Branches for the course commencing in January 2027 have been released along with the detailed AFCAT 2026 Notification PDF.

Entry Branch Course Number Vacancies
Men (PC) Women (PC) Men (SSC) Women (SSC)
AFCAT Entry Flying 221/27F/ SSC/M&W - - 34 04
Ground Duty (Technical) 220/27T/ PC/110AEC/ M&W220/27T /SSC/110AEC/ M&W AE(L): 03 AE(M): 09 AE(L): 03 AE(M): 03 AE(L): 100 AE(M): 38 AE(L): 23 AE(M): 09
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) 220/27G/ SSC/M&W - - Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 21 Admin: 48 Lgs: 09 Accts: 08 Edn: 02 Met: 01 Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 05 Admin: 12 Lgs: 02 Accts: 02 Edn: 02 Met: 02
NCC Special Entry Flying 221/27F/ PC/M and 221/27F/ SSC/M&W - - 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC

How to Apply Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026

  • Use the click here link provided below under important link section to apply directly.
  • Alternatively, visit the Official Website of Indian Airforce to complete the application process online.
  • Pay the application fee and submit your application form.
  • Download the filled application form and take a print out of final submittedform for future reference.
  • If you still have any problem then please comment on the post below.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) -

The Last Date is 14 December 2025.

Total 340 Post.

Tentative Date of Online Examination is 31 January 2026.

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