AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Notification
🛩️ 379 VACANCIES: FLYING & GROUND DUTY OFFICER BRANCHES LIVE
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially published the detailed employment notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 / Air Force Entry. This central gateway offers permanent and short service commission entries for unmarried male and female graduates looking to step into Level-10 Gazetted Officer posts across flying and ground defense tracks.
📅 Key Registration Deadlines
| Recruitment Event Phase | Official Scheduled Target |
|---|---|
| Official Detailed Notification Drop | May 26, 2026 (Out) |
| Online Application Form Commences | June 1, 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online Form | June 30, 2026 (Till 11:30 PM) |
| AFCAT 02/2026 Written Exam Date | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Official Air Force Career Application Link:
🚀 OPEN OFFICIAL AFCAT ONLINE REGISTRATION INTERFACENote: The application module opens directly via C-DAC validation servers on June 1.
📊 Branch Wise Seat Distributions
| Branch Stream | Commission Type Matrix | Total Allocated Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch | Short Service Commission (SSC) | 29 Posts |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics / Mechanical) | 156 Posts |
| Ground Duty (Non-Tech) | Weapon Systems, Admin, Logistics, Accounts, Edn | 194 Posts |
| Meteorology / NCC Special | Direct Entry / Specialized Allocation Marks | 10% Seats Reserved |
| Gross Aggregated Total | — | 379 Vacancies |
👤 Age Limits & Qualification Parameters
- Flying Branch Age Rule (As of July 1, 2027): Minimum 20 Years and Maximum 24 Years (Born between July 2, 2003, and July 1, 2007). Commercial Pilot License holders get an extension up to 26 years.
- Ground Duty Age Rule (As of July 1, 2027): Minimum 20 Years and Maximum 26 Years (Born between July 2, 2001, and July 1, 2007).
- Minimum Educational Metrics: Graduate degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks, containing mandatory Physics and Math at the 10+2 intermediate level. Technical roles require a solid 4-year B.E. / B.Tech degree configuration.
- Application Processing Fee: Standardized configuration of ₹550 plus GST for all candidates testing via the general AFCAT examination. NCC special entry candidates are completely exempted from fee parameters.
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