Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Notification – Apply Online for 340 Posts | Last Date 19/12/2025
The Indian Air Force has released the official AFCAT 01/2026 Notification for recruitment of 340 Commissioned Officer posts in Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical). The online application process is active, and the last date to apply is 19 December 2025.
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✅ AFCAT 01/2026 – Overview
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Recruitment Body: Indian Air Force (IAF)
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Exam Name: AFCAT 01/2026
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Total Vacancies: 340
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Branches: Flying, Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Non-Technical), NCC Special Entry
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Application Mode: Online
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Last Date to Apply: 19 December 2025
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | November 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 17 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 December 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | January 2026 |
| AFCAT Exam Date | January 2026 (Tentative) |
📋 Vacancy Details (Total: 340 Posts)
Vacancies are distributed across:
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Flying Branch
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Ground Duty (Technical)
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Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
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NCC Special Entry
(Full branch-wise distribution available in the official notification.)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
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Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Educational Qualification
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Flying Branch: Graduation with 60% + Physics & Maths at 10+2 OR BE/B.Tech.
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Ground Duty (Technical): Engineering Degree in relevant discipline.
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Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation in any stream with minimum 60% marks.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
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Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years
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Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech): 20 to 26 years
💰 Application Fee
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AFCAT Entry: ₹550 + GST
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NCC Special Entry: No fee
AFCAT 01/2026 Important Links
| Apply Last Date Extended | Notice |
| AFCAT 01/2026 Official Notification | Notification |
| AFCAT 01/2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Air Force Official Website | Air Force |
🖥️ How to Apply Online
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Visit the official AFCAT portal.
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Click “AFCAT 01/2026 Apply Online”.
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Register/Login using email ID and mobile number.
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Fill personal, educational, and communication details.
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Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
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Pay the online application fee.
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Submit the form and download the confirmation.
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📌 Selection Process
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AFCAT Written Exam
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EKT Exam (Technical posts only)
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AFSB Interview
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Medical Examination
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Final Merit List
