Indian Air Force (IAF) AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Online Form 2026 Short Details of Notification Sarkari Job |
Important Dates- Application Begin : 20/05/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 19/06/2026 upto 11:30 PM
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 19/06/2026
- AFCAT Exam Date : To be announced
- Admit Card Available : To be announced
- Result Announced : To be announced
| Application Fee- General / OBC : ₹550/- + GST
- EWS : ₹550/- + GST
- SC / ST : ₹550/- + GST
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only. (NCC Special Entry & GATE Score Entry: No Fee)
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Age Limit & Selection Process- Age Limit: Flying Branch: 20-24 Years | Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20-26 Years (as on 01/07/2027)
- Selection Process: 1. AFCAT Online Examination 2. Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview (Psychological Test, Group Tests, Interview) 3. Medical Examination 4. Final Merit List
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Vacancy Details |
Post Name Total | Eligibility/Details |
| Flying Branch (AFCAT Entry) | - Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 / BE/B.Tech (Min 60% Marks)
- Age: 20-24 Yrs
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Ground Duty (Technical) AE(L)/AE(M) To be Notified | - BE/B.Tech in Relevant Engineering Discipline (Min 60% Marks Each in Physics/Math at 10+2)
- Age: 20-26 Yrs
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| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Administration | - Bachelor Degree Any Stream (Min 60%)
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Physical Eligibility Standards |
Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
| Category | All | Category | General/OBC |
| Height (Ground Duty) | 157.5 cm | Height (Ground Duty) | 152 cm |
| Height (Flying) | 162.5 cm | Height (Flying) | 162.5 cm |
| Weight | Proportional to Height & Age | Weight | Proportional to Height & Age |
Physical Efficiency Test Standards |
| Test Type | Standards |
| 1.6 KM Race | 10 min (Recommended) |
| Push-ups / Chin-ups | 10 Push-ups, 3 Chin-ups (Minimum Recommended) |
Salary & Pay Scale Details- Flying Officer: Level 10 - ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500/- (7th Pay Commission) + MSP ₹15,500/- per month.
- Additional Benefits: DA, HRA (27-30% in X-Category Cities), Comprehensive Medical for Self & Family, Travel Allowance (TA), Ration Allowance, Pension, and Group Insurance of ₹1.10 Crore.
- Job Security: Gazetted Officer status in the Indian Air Force with full Central Government protection and premium lifestyle benefits.
- Career Growth: Structured promotions starting from Flying Officer to Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, and Wing Commander, based on service years and clearing departmental exams.
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Exam PatternGeneral Exam Structure - Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Online.
- Type of Questions: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Language of Paper: English only.
- Total Questions: 100.
- Total Marks: 300.
- Total Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
Subject-Wise Breakdown - General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, and Sports.
- Verbal Ability in English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary, and Idioms/Phrases.
- Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Time & Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats).
- Reasoning and Military Aptitude: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.
Marking Scheme - Correct Answer: +3 Marks.
- Incorrect Answer (Negative Marking): -1 Mark.
- Unattempted Questions: 0 Marks.
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Exam Centers- All Major States: Pan India Exam Centers (Allocated based on Choice)
- AFSB Centers: Dehradun, Mysuru, Gandhinagar, Varanasi, Guwahati, Prayagraj
- Candidates Select Preferred AFSB Center after Qualifying AFCAT
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Rovin Singh
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