AFCAT 01/2026: The Indian Air Force has released the official notification for AFCAT 01/2026 to recruit eligible candidates for Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. The AFCAT 01/2026 exam offers a golden opportunity for both male and female candidates to join the Indian Air Force as commissioned officers. The online registration process will start soon on the official website afcat.cdac.in, and candidates must ensure they meet the required eligibility criteria before applying. This recruitment drive includes both AFCAT entry and NCC Special Entry. Interested candidates should carefully read the notification to know about important dates, eligibility, and selection process before submitting their online applications.
AFCAT 01/2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Air Force |
| Post Name | Flying Officer |
| Vacancies | 340 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Category | AFCAT 01/2026 Notification |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 01/2026 Important Dates
| Apply Start Date | 17 November 2025 |
| Apply Last Date | 19 December 2025 (Extended) |
| Exam Date | 31 January 2026 |
AFCAT 01/2026 Application Fees
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 550/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 550/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Vacancy Details and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for this recruitment is 20-24/26 years. The crucial date for the calculation of the age limit is 1.1.2027. The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Officer | 340 | Graduate/ Degree inn Related Field (Non Technical)/ B.Tech (Technical) |
AFCAT 01/2026 Selection Process
The selection process for this recruitment includes the following stages:
- Written Exam
- SSB Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for AFCAT 01/2026
Follow these steps to apply for AFCAT 01/2026
- Step-1: Check your qualification from the Notification PDF given below
- Step-2: Click on the “Apply Online” link given below
- Step-3: Fill out the online application form
- Step-4: Upload the required documents
- Step-5: Pay the required Application Fees
- Step-6: Print the Application Form