AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 340 Posts
📅 Post Date: 19 December 2025 | 🎓 Course Commencement: January 2027The Indian Air Force has officially released the notification for AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025 under the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT). This recruitment is conducted for admission to Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branches for the January 2027 course.
The online application process started on 17 November 2025 and the last date to apply has been extended till 19 December 2025. Candidates are advised to carefully read eligibility, age limit, vacancy details, and selection process before applying.
📢 AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment – Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Indian Air Force |
| Course Start | January 2027 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Total Vacancies | 340 Posts |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
📢 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 17 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 December 2025 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19 December 2025 |
| Publication of PSL | To Be Notified |
| Enrollment List | To Be Notified |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Soon |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (AFCAT Entry) | ₹550/- |
| NCC Special Entry | ₹0/- |
| Meteorology Entry | ₹0/- |
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
🎯 AFCAT 01/2026 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2027)
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 Years
- Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20 to 26 Years
Age relaxation will be applicable as per Indian Air Force AFCAT rules.
📊 AFCAT 01/2026 Vacancy Details (Total: 340 Posts)
✈️ Flying Branch (AFCAT)
| Entry | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Flying | 34 | 04 |
⚙️ Ground Duty (Technical)
| Entry | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| AE (L) SSC | 100 | 23 |
| AE (M) SSC | 38 | 09 |
| AE (L) PC | 03 | 03 |
| AE (M) PC | 09 | 03 |
🏢 Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
| Branch | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | 48 | 12 |
| Logistics (LGS) | 09 | 02 |
| Accounts | 08 | 02 |
| Education | 02 | 02 |
| Weapon Systems (WS) | 21 | 05 |
| Meteorology | 01 | 02 |
Note: 10% seats from CDSE are reserved for PC and 10% seats from AFCAT are reserved for SSC.
🎓 AFCAT 01/2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Flying Branch: Graduation with Physics & Maths at 10+2 OR B.E./B.Tech
- Ground Duty (Technical): Engineering Degree with minimum 60% marks
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation / PG as per branch
- NCC Special Entry: NCC Air Wing ‘C’ Certificate
🏃 Physical Standards (Minimum Height)
- Male: 157.5 cm
- Female: 152 cm
📝 How to Apply for AFCAT 01/2026 Online Form
- Visit the official AFCAT website – afcat.cdac.in
- Register and login with valid credentials
- Fill the AFCAT 01/2026 application form carefully
- Upload documents and photograph
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take a printout
🏆 AFCAT 01/2026 Selection Process
- Written Examination (AFCAT)
- AFSB Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment – FAQs
- Application start date? – > 17 November 2025
- Last date to apply? – > 19 December 2025
- Age limit? – > Flying 20–24 | Ground Duty 20–26
- Application fee? – > ₹550 (AFCAT Entry)
- Official Website? – > afcat.cdac.in