Indian Air Force has released the notification for AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025, inviting applications for 340 Commissioned Officer posts in Flying, Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical), and NCC Special Entry branches for courses commencing January 2027.
Last Date for Apply Online: 14/12/2025 upto 11:59 PM
Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 14/12/2025
Correction Date : To be announced
Exam Date : 31/01/2026
Admit Card Available : To be announced
Result Announced : To be announced
Application Fee
AFCAT Entry : ₹550/-
NCC Special Entry : ₹0/-
Metrology : ₹0/-
Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit & Selection Process
Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 24 years for Flying Branch, 20-26 years for Ground Duty (as on 01/01/2027)
Selection Process: Written Exam (AFCAT & EKT for Technical), AFSB Testing (Screening, Psychological Tests, Group Tests, Interview), Medical Examination, Final Merit List
Vacancy Details- Total Vacancies - 340
Post Name
Total Vacancies
Eligibility/Details
Flying Branch
30
Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in Maths & Physics and Graduation with 60% marks
B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks
Age: 20-24 years as on 01/01/2027
Ground Duty (Technical)
130
Passed 10+2 with 50% marks in Maths & Physics and B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks in specified disciplines
Passed Section A & B exam of AMIE or Aeronautical Society of India
Age: 20-26 years as on 01/01/2027
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
180
Graduation with 60% marks or Post Graduation with 50% marks in specified disciplines
For Administration & Logistics: Graduation with 60% marks