Organisation
Indian Air Force (IAF) — Government of India, Ministry of Defence.
Recruitment Overview
Notification: AFCAT 01/2026 (Air Force Common Admission Test) for Officer posts.
Total Vacancies: 340 Officer posts (Flying Branch & Ground Duty — Technical and Non-Technical) for Short Service Commission (SSC).
Important Dates
Online Application: 17 Nov 2025 – 19 Dec 2025 (extended).
AFCAT 01/2026 Exam Date: 31 Jan 2026.
Eligibility
Nationality: Indian citizen.
Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2027):
Flying Branch: ~20–24 years.
Ground Duty: ~20–26 years (varies by branch).
Relaxations as per rules
Educational Qualifications
branch-wise
Flying Branch:
Graduation with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level OR
B.E/B.Tech (Engineering).
Ground Duty (Technical):
10+2 with Physics & Maths plus
4-year Engineering/Tech degree.
Ground Duty
Non-Technical:
Graduate degree (varies by discipline) — e.g., Admin, Accounts, Education etc.
NCC Special Entry:
Additional seats for Flying Branch through NCC Air Wing “C” Certificate route.
Pay & Benefits
Entry Level Pay: Approx. ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month (Level-10 basic + MSP ₹15,500/month and allowances).
Selection Process
AFCAT Written Exam (online)
EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test)
for Technical entries
AFSB Interview (Service Selection Board)
Document Verification & Medical Examination
Final Merit List & Commissioning.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹550 + GST
SC/ST/PwBD: ₹550 (fee policy varies)
NCC Special Entry: Fee may be exempted.
How to Apply
Visit the AFCAT official portal: afcat.edcil.co.in / afcat.cdac.in.
Register and fill in the AFCAT 01/2026 online form.
Upload required documents (photo, signature).
Pay fee & submit before 19 Dec 2025.
Summary
Recruiting Body: Indian Air Force (IAF)
Recruitment: AFCAT 01/2026 for 340 Officer posts
Branches: Flying + Ground Duty
Technical & Non-Technical + NCC Special Entry
Apply Online: 17 Nov – 19 Dec 2025
Exam: 31 Jan 2026
Selection: Written Exam → AFSB → Medical → Commissioning as Officers.
If you want, I can break down the branch-wise eligibility and vacancy distribution (Flying vs Technical vs Non-Technical).