Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 391 Commissioned Officer Vacancies

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced an official announcement for Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment, with 391 openings in the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches. Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is held for the recruitment of Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty Branches under Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC).

       Eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates can apply online through the official AFCAT portal from 20 May 2026 to 19 June 2026 21 June 2026. Selected candidates of the recruitment procedure will be trained at Air Force Academy and will serve in one of the prominent defence organisations in India.

Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit

Age Relaxation

Educational Qualification

Vacancy Details

Branch Wise Vacancy Details

AFCAT 02/2026 Exam Pattern

Subjects Included

• General Awareness

• Verbal Ability in English

• Numerical Ability

• Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT)

Applicable only for Ground Duty Technical Branch candidates.

AFCAT 02/2026 Syllabus

General Awareness

• Current Affairs

• Indian History

• Geography

• Sports

• Defence

• Politics

• General Science

English

• Comprehension

• Vocabulary

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Error Detection

• Sentence Completion

Numerical Ability

• Percentage

• Average

• Ratio & Proportion

• Profit & Loss

• Time & Work

• Time & Distance

Reasoning and Military Aptitude

• Analogy

• Series

• Coding-Decoding

• Blood Relations

• Non-Verbal Reasoning

• Spatial Ability

Selection Process

• AFCAT Written Examination

• Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) for Technical Branch

• Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview

• Medical Examination

• Final Merit List

Physical Standards

Salary Details

Additional Benefits

• Military Service Pay

  

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• Flying Allowance

• Transport Allowance

• Medical Facilities

• Leave Travel Concession

• Insurance Cover

• CSD Facilities

• Accommodation Facilities

Training Details

Expected Cut Off

How to Apply Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official website.

2. Go to the AFCAT Recruitment section.

3. Click on AFCAT 02/2026 Notification.

4. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

5. Login using generated credentials.

6. Fill the online application form.

7. Upload photograph, signature and thumb impression.

8. Pay the application fee.

9. Submit the application form.

10. Download or print for future reference.

Required Documents

• Passport Size Photograph

• Signature

• Thumb Impression

• Aadhaar Card

• 10th Marksheet

• 12th Marksheet

• Graduation Certificate

• Engineering Degree Certificate (if applicable)

• NCC Certificate (if applicable)

• GATE Score Card (if applicable)

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Identity Proof

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FAQs

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies?

Answer: A total of 391 vacancies have been announced under AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 21 June 2026.

Q3. What is the required qualification?

Answer: Candidates should possess Graduation, BE/B.Tech, or Post Graduation in relevant disciplines as prescribed in the notification.