IAF AFCAT 01/2026 Notification – 340 Officer Vacancies | Apply Online

CareerJobAlert.com – Your trusted partner for government job alerts! The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the much-awaited AFCAT 01/2026 notification, opening the doors for aspiring candidates to join the prestigious force as officers. This recruitment drive aims to fill 340 vacancies across the Flying, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches. The online application window is active from 17th November 2025 to 14th December 2025. The AFCAT examination is scheduled for 31st January 2026.

This is a golden opportunity for graduate and engineering candidates to serve the nation. Here at CareerJobAlert.com, we break down the entire notification into an easy-to-understand guide, covering everything from vacancy details to the step-by-step application process.

• Flying Branch: Graduation degree in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR BE/B.Tech degree
• Ground Duty (Technical): BE/B.Tech degree in specified streams like Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, etc.
• Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
  • Admin & Logistics: Graduate degree (any discipline)
  • Accounts: B.Com degree
  • Education: Post-Graduation in relevant subjects
  • Meteorology: Post-Graduation in specific science streams

• Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years (up to 26 years with valid CPL)
• Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 2 hours
• Marking Scheme: +3 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer

• General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Defense, Environment, Basic Science, Sports, Culture
• Verbal Ability in English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary, Grammar
• Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Simplification, Average, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Simple Interest, Profit & Loss, Time & Distance
• Reasoning & Military Aptitude: Verbal Skills, Spatial Ability, Logical Reasoning, Military Aptitude Test

• During Training (Flight Cadet): ₹56,100/- per month
• On Commission (Flying Officer): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10 of Defence Pay Matrix)
• Additional Allowances:
  • Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500/-
  • Flying Allowance
  • Transport Allowance
  • Technical Allowance
  • Risk and Hardship Allowances

• AFCAT Entry: ₹550/- + GST
• NCC Special Entry: Nil

• AFCAT Written Exam: General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude
• AFSB Testing: Stage-I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) & PP&DT (Screening); Stage-II: Psychological Tests, Group Tests, Personal Interview (5 days)
• CPSS (Flying Branch Only)
• Final Merit List: Based on Written Exam + AFSB performance

1. Register on afcat.cdac.in using personal details
2. Log in & fill detailed application form
3. Upload scanned documents (Photo, Signature, etc.)
4. Pay application fee online
5. Review & submit application (cannot edit after final submission)

Pro Tip: Keep Aadhaar Card & academic documents ready before starting application.

• Short Notification
• Full Notification PDF
• Apply Online (Active from 17 Nov)
• Official IAF Career Website

• Q1: Full form of AFCAT? A1: Air Force Common Admission Test
• Q2: Can female candidates apply for Flying branch? A2: Yes, 04 SSC vacancies
• Q3: Is Aadhaar mandatory? A3: Yes, for registration
• Q4: Multiple applications? A4: Only latest considered, fee not refunded for extra
• Q5: Service period for SSC? A5: 14 years, not extendable

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At CareerJobAlert.com, we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information sourced from official notifications. However, the details given here are for informational purposes only. Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official AFCAT 01/2026 notification available at afcat.cdac.in for complete and authoritative information before applying.