The Indian Airforce invites candidates to apply for the AFCAT 01/2026 batch. Applications open on 17/11/2025 and close on 14/12/2025. The exam is scheduled for 31/01/2026 and admit cards will be released before the exam. The recruitment offers flying and ground duty posts with specific age limits: 20‑24 years for flying and NCC special entry, and 20‑26 years for ground duty (technical and non‑technical). A total of 340 posts are available across various categories with detailed seat matrices. The application fee is Rs.550 for all categories and can be paid online via debit/credit card or net banking. Candidates must upload required documents, review the form carefully before submission and retain a printed copy of the final submitted form. Useful links for online application, notification download and official website are provided.
Total Posts
340
Fee Information
category
amount
General / OBC / EWS
550/-
SC / ST
550/-
Important Dates
Application Start Date
17/11/2025
Last Date
14/12/2025
Exam Date
31/01/2026
Age Limits
Flying Branch AFCAT & NCC Special Entry
20-24 Years as on 01/01/2027
Ground Duty Post (Technical & Non Technical)
20-26 Years as on 01/01/2027
Vacancy Details
AFCAT Flying
Men SSC
34
Women SSC
4
Ground Duty Technical
Men PC
AE L
3
AE M
9
Women PC
AE L
3
AE M
3
Men SSC
AE L
100
AE M
38
Women SSC
AE L
23
AE M
9
Ground Duty Non Technical
Men SSC
Weapon System WS
21
Admin
48
LGS
9
Accts
8
Edn
2
MET
1
Women SSC
Weapon System WS
5
Admin
12
LGS
2
Accts
2
Edn
2
MET
2
NCC Special Entry Flying
Men SSC
10% Seat out of CDSE Vacancies for PC and 10% Seats Out of AFCAT Vacancies for SSC
Women SSC
10% Seat out of CDSE Vacancies for PC and 10% Seats Out of AFCAT Vacancies for SSC
Application Process
Candidates can apply online between 17/11/2025 and 14/12/2025. Required documents: eligibility proof, ID proof, address proof, photo, signature. Pay fee via debit/credit card or net banking. Review the form before submission and print the final submitted copy.