Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Notification Released – Check Eligibility, Vacancies & Details
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Notification Released – Check Eligibility, Vacancies & Details
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2026) for recruitment into the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches, and NCC Special Entry for courses commencing in January 2027.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 17 November 2025 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: 14 December 2025 (11:30 PM)
- AFCAT Exam Date: 31 January 2026 (Saturday)
- Application Mode: Online via AFCAT website – https://afcat.cdac.in
Eligibility
The Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men & Women) to apply for Commissioned Officer posts.
Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
Admit card or call letter does not guarantee acceptance of candidature; documents will be verified at later stages.
AFCAT 01/2026 Branch-Wise Vacancies
✅ 1. Flying Branch
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Men (SSC) | 34 |
| Women (SSC) | 04 |
✅ 2. Ground Duty (Technical) Branch
a) AE (L) – Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics)
- Men (PC): 03
- Women (PC): 03
- Men (SSC): 100
- Women (SSC): 23
b) AE (M) – Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical)
- Men (PC): 09
- Women (PC): 03
- Men (SSC): 38
- Women (SSC): 09
✅ 3. Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch
- Men (SSC): 21
- Women (SSC): 05
Administration Branch
- Men (SSC): 48
- Women (SSC): 12
Logistics Branch
- Men (SSC): 09
- Women (SSC): 02
Accounts Branch
- Men (SSC): 08
- Women (SSC): 02
Education Branch
- Men (SSC): 01
- Women (SSC): 01
Meteorology Branch
- Men (SSC): 01
- Women (SSC): 01
✅ 4. NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch)
- 10% seats are reserved out of CDSE vacancies (PC).
- 10% seats are reserved out of AFCAT vacancies (SSC).
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website:
👉 https://afcat.cdac.in
Conclusion
AFCAT 01/2026 is a prestigious opportunity for Indian youth to join the Indian Air Force as commissioned officers. Interested candidates should carefully check the eligibility, fill out the form on time, and start preparing for the examination.