Airforce AFCAT 01/2026 Batch – Apply Online for 340 Commissioned Officer Posts

 Indian Air Force
Post Name: AFCAT (Flying, Ground Duty – Technical/Non-Technical, NCC Special Entry)
Number of Posts: 340
Pay Scale: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10)
Qualification: 12th Pass / Graduation / B.E./B.Tech as per branch
Age Limit:

• Flying Branch: 20–24 years (as on 01-01-2027)

• Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20–26 years (as on 01-01-2027)

Important Dates:

• Application Start Date: 17/11/2025

• Application Last Date: 14/12/2025 (11:59 PM)

• Exam Fee Payment Last Date: 14/12/2025

• Exam Date: 31/01/2026

• Admit Card: To be announced

• Result: To be announced

Application Fee:

• AFCAT Entry: ₹550/-

• NCC Special Entry: ₹0/-

• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking)

Vacancy Details (Branch-wise):

Physical Eligibility:

• Male: Height 162.5 cm, Weight proportionate, Chest 77–82 cm

• Female: Height 162 cm, Weight proportionate

Physical Efficiency Test Standards:

• 1.6 KM Race: Male 6:30 min | Female 8 min

• Chin-ups/Pull-ups: Male min 6 | Female N/A

Selection Process:

1. Written Exam (AFCAT & EKT for Technical)

2. AFSB Testing – Screening, Psychological Tests, Group Tests, Interview

3. Medical Examination

4. Final Merit List

Salary & Benefits:

• Commissioned Officer Pay Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500

• Additional Benefits: DA, HRA (24–27%), Medical, Travel, Pension, Group Insurance

• Career Growth: Regular promotions based on performance

Exam Pattern:

• Online Computer Based Test

• 100 Questions / 300 Marks / 2 Hours

• Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer

• Competition Ratio: ~1:100

How to Apply:

1. Visit official AFCAT portal afcat.cdac.in

2. Read full notification carefully

3. Fill online application

4. Upload required documents

5. Pay application fee (if applicable)

6. Submit and take printout

Official Links:

• Apply Online

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• Official Website