✈️ AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment Indian Air Force – Flying & Ground Duty Branches
📌 Overview
Indian Air Force has released the official notification for AFCAT 01/2026 to recruit Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. The courses will commence from January 2027.
📅 Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 17 Nov 2025 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: 14 Dec 2025 (11:30 PM)
- AFCAT Exam Date: 31 Jan 2026
📊 Vacancy Details – AFCAT 01/2026
| Branch | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch (SSC) | 34 | 04 |
| Ground Duty (Technical – AE L & AE M) | 150+ | 35+ |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 89 | 25 |
* Vacancies are tentative and may change as per IAF requirements.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian Citizen
- Flying Branch Age: 20–24 years
- Ground Duty Age: 20–26 years
- Minimum 60% marks in Graduation (branch-specific)
- Maths & Physics mandatory at 10+2 level for most branches
📝 Selection Process
- AFCAT Online Written Examination
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
🧠 AFCAT Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 300
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: -1 for each wrong answer
🔗 Important Links
- 📄 AFCAT 01/2026 Notification – Download PDF
- 📝 Apply Online – Apply Here