IMPORTANT DATES
Application Start Date (Active)
Last Date to Apply Online
Last Date for Fee Payment
Exam Date
Admit Card
Mark these dates in your calendar to never miss an important deadline!
APPLICATION FEE (Refundable)
AFCAT Entry
Rs. 550/-
NCC Special / Meteorology Entry
Rs. 0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode
Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, NET Banking, UPI) or Offline Mode.
Ensure you pay the correct fee for your category before the deadline!
ELIGIBILITY (Educational and Age)
Eligibility (Flying Branch)
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level / B.E / B.Tech Course.
Eligibility (Ground Duty Technical)
Minimum 60% in Physics & Math at 10+2 Level AND 4 Years Engineering/Technology Degree in relevant stream (e.g., Mechanical or Electronics).
Eligibility (Ground Duty Non-Technical)
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream (Min 60% for Administration/Logistics) OR B.Com/M.Com (for Accounts) OR PG Degree (for Education/Meteorology).
Age Limit (Flying Branch / NCC Special)
Calculate Age20 to 24 Years
Age Limit (Ground Duty Technical / Non-Technical)
Calculate Age20 to 26 Years
Age As On (Flying Branch)
Calculate Age2027-01-01
Age As On (Technical Branch)
Calculate Age2027-07-01
Age Relaxation
Calculate AgeExtra Age Relaxation as per Rules.
Verify all eligibility requirements before applying.
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies
340
Flying Branch Total
Ground Duty Technical Total
Ground Duty Non-Technical Total
Meteorology Entry Total
Entry Type and Gender Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Flying | AFCAT Flying | Flying | 34 | 04 | 38 |
| Ground Duty Technical (AE L) | Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 103 | 24 | 127 |
| Ground Duty Technical (AE M) | Ground Duty Technical | AE (M) | 47 | 12 | 59 |
| Ground Duty Non Technical (Administration) | Ground Duty Non Technical | Administration | 48 | 12 | 60 |
| Ground Duty Non Technical (WS Branch) | Ground Duty Non Technical | WS (Branch) | 21 | 05 | 26 |
| Ground Duty Non Technical (LGS) | Ground Duty Non Technical | LGS | 09 | 02 | 11 |
| Ground Duty Non Technical (Accounts) | Ground Duty Non Technical | Accounts | 08 | 02 | 10 |
| Ground Duty Non Technical (Education) | Ground Duty Non Technical | Education | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 01 | 02 | 03 |
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Instruction (How To Apply Online Form)
Step 1: Read Notification
Candidates are strongly advised to read the full official notification for detailed physical standards and eligibility requirements for each specific branch.
Step 2: Apply Online
The application window is open from 2025-11-17 to 2025-12-14. Candidates must register and apply via the official career website.
Physical Standards Note
Minimum height requirement is 157.5 CM for Male and 152 CM for Female candidates for Ground Duty posts.
Attachments (IMPORTANT LINKS)
4 quick links available
Apply Online Link
Direct link to the Indian Air Force AFCAT application portal.
Download Notification
Link to download the full official AFCAT 01/2026 notification.
Download Syllabus
Link to download the exam pattern and syllabus.
Official Website Link
Link to the official AFCAT CDAC website.
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