AFCAT 1 2026: Apply for 340 Indian Air Force Officer Posts

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AFCAT 1 2026: Indian Air Force Opens Recruitment for 340 Officer Posts

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the AFCAT 1 2026 Notification PDF, announcing 340 vacancies for Class-I Gazetted Officers. The online application process commenced on 17th November 2025, inviting eligible Indian citizens (both men and women) to apply through the official website.

AFCAT 1 2026 Overview

  • Exam Name: Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 1) 2026
  • Conducting Authority: Indian Air Force (IAF)
  • Exam Level: National
  • Branches: Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical)
  • Vacancy: 340
  • Registration Dates: 17th November to 14th December 2025
  • Nationality: Indian citizens as per Indian Citizenship Act, 1955

AFCAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Flying Branch:

  • Minimum 50% marks each in Mathematics and Physics at 10+2 level, OR
  • Graduation with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University, OR
  • BE/B Tech degree with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University, OR
  • Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with minimum 60% marks

For Ground Duty (Technical) Branch:

  • Minimum 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a degree in graduation/post-graduation in engineering and technology from a recognized university

Age Limit

  • Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2027 (born between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2007)
  • Upper age limit for candidates with Commercial Pilot License: 26 years (born between 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007)
  • Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2027
  • Marital Status: Must be unmarried at course commencement; marriage during training leads to discharge

AFCAT 1 2026 Application Fee

  • Rs. 550/- + GST (non-refundable) for AFCAT entry (not applicable for NCC special entry)

AFCAT 1 2026 Selection Process

  • Online Written Examination (AFCAT)
  • Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview
  • Medical Examination
  • Selected candidates undergo training at Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad

AFCAT 1 2026 Application Process

  1. Visit the official website
  2. Click on the “AFCAT 1 2026 Apply Online” link
  3. Register with email ID and mobile number
  4. Fill in personal, academic, and communication details
  5. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and certificates
  6. Pay the application fee (Rs. 550 including GST)
  7. Submit and take printout for future reference

AFCAT 1 2026 Important Dates

  • AFCAT 1 2026 Notification: 9th November 2025
  • Commencement of Application Form: 17th November 2025
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 14th December 2025 (11:30 pm)
  • AFCAT Admit Card 2026: January 2026 (3rd week)
  • AFCAT Exam Date 2026: 31st January 2026 (10 am to 12 noon)
  • Course Commences: January 2027

AFCAT 1 2026 Important Links

AFCAT 1 2026 Exam Pattern

The AFCAT written exam is conducted online with 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 300 marks over 2 hours. Each correct answer awards +3 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for wrong responses.

  • Section-wise Distribution:
    • General Awareness: 20 questions (60 marks)
    • Verbal Ability in English: 30 questions (90 marks)
    • Numerical Ability: 15 questions (45 marks)
    • Reasoning & Military Aptitude: 35 questions (105 marks)
  • Marking Scheme:
    • +3 marks for correct answers
    • -1 mark for incorrect answers
    • No marks for unattempted questions
  • Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT):
    • Duration: 45 minutes
    • Number of Questions: 50
    • Maximum Marks: 150
    • For Technical Branch candidates only

AFCAT 1 2026 Exam Syllabus

  • English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Synonyms/Antonyms, Cloze Test, Idioms/Phrases, Analogy, Sentence Rearranging, Substitution, Sentence Transformation, Homonyms
  • General Awareness: History, Geography, Sports, National/International Organizations, Art & Culture, Personalities, Environment, Indian Polity, Economy, Basic Science, Science & Technology, Current Affairs, Defence
  • Numerical Ability: Decimal Fractions, Time & Work, Average/Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Simple/Compound Interest, Time & Distance, Area & Perimeter, Probability, Number System, Mixture & Allegation, Squares

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