Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online
Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online
Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 notification for Commissioned Officer posts in Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical / Non-Technical Branches. Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online from 20 May 2026 to 19 June 2026 through the official AFCAT portal.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026
Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Notification Release Date |
12 May 2026 |
Online Apply Start Date |
20 May 2026, 11:00 AM |
Online Apply Last Date |
19 June 2026, 11:30 PM |
Last Date Pay Exam Fee |
19 June 2026 |
Exam Date |
Notify Later |
Admit Card |
Before Exam |
Course Commencement |
July 2027 |
Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- AFCAT Entry Fee: Rs. 550/- + GST
- NCC Special Entry Fee: No Fee
- GATE Score Entry Fee: No Fee
- Payment Mode: Online
- Candidates should check the official AFCAT notification before submitting the form.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Branch / Entry |
Age Limit |
Date of Birth |
Flying Branch |
20 to 24 Years |
02 July 2003 to 01 July 2007 |
Flying Branch with valid DGCA CPL |
Up to 26 Years |
02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007 |
Ground Duty Technical / Non-Technical |
20 to 26 Years |
02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007 |
Age limit will be calculated as on 01 July 2027.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
Entry / Branch |
Vacancies |
Eligibility Criteria |
AFCAT Flying Branch |
35 |
10+2 with Physics & Maths and Graduation with 60% marks OR BE/B.Tech with 60% marks |
Ground Duty Technical |
As per notification |
10+2 with Physics & Maths and Engineering degree in relevant discipline with 60% marks |
Ground Duty Non-Technical |
107 |
Graduation / B.Com / PG Degree as per branch with required marks |
NCC Special Entry |
10% seats |
NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate with required educational qualification |
GATE Score Entry |
As per notification |
Engineering degree with valid GATE score in relevant discipline |
Branch Wise Vacancy Details
Branch |
Male |
Female |
Total |
Flying Branch |
30 |
05 |
35 |
Weapon Systems |
21 |
05 |
26 |
Administration |
50 |
12 |
62 |
Logistics |
04 |
02 |
06 |
Accounts |
05 |
02 |
07 |
Education |
01 |
02 |
03 |
Meteorology |
01 |
02 |
03 |
Ground Duty Technical vacancies will be updated as per the detailed official notification.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Selection Process
- AFCAT Online Written Exam
- AFSB Stage-I Testing
- AFSB Stage-II Testing
- CPSS Test for Flying Branch candidates
- Medical Examination
- All India Merit List
For NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry, candidates should follow the selection process mentioned in the official notification.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Salary / Pay Scale
Details |
Salary / Pay |
Training Stipend |
Rs. 56,100/- per month |
Rank After Commissioning |
Flying Officer |
Pay Level |
Level 10 |
Pay Scale |
Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500/- |
Military Service Pay |
Rs. 15,500/- per month |
Other allowances such as Flying Allowance, Technical Allowance, Transport Allowance, HRA and other benefits are applicable as per Indian Air Force rules.
How To Apply For The Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026
- If you want to apply for the Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026, you can fill out the online application form before 19 June 2026.
- Candidates can click on the “Click Here” link given in the Important Links section below to apply directly.
- You can also visit the official AFCAT portal and complete registration/login to fill the application form.
- It is advised to fill out the form carefully, upload all required documents and submit it before the last date to avoid any last-minute issues.
Important Links
Apply Online |
Click Here |
Official AFCAT Portal |
Click Here |
Indian Air Force Official Website |
Click Here |
Selection Process |
Click Here |
Career Branch Details |
Click Here |