Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025

Indian Air Force (IAF) • Across India

Total Posts: 340

Application Closed: 19 Dec 2025

Application Fees

NCC SPECIAL ENTRY / METEOROLOGY

₹ 0

AFCAT ENTRY (ALL CATEGORIES)

₹ 550

Important Dates

Notification
10 Nov 2025
Start Date
17 Nov 2025
End Date
19 Dec 2025

Apply Now Official Website View Notification

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (Relaxation as per rules)

20 - 26 Years

Post	Min Age	Max Age
Flying Branch	20	24
Ground Duty	20	26

Education

Flying Branch: 10+2 with 50% in Physics & Maths + Graduation (60%) OR BE/B.Tech (60%)
Ground Duty (Technical): 10+2 with 50% in Physics & Maths + 4-year Engineering Degree (60%)
Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation (60%) in any discipline
Accounts: B.Com Degree (60%) OR CA/CMA/CS/CFA
Education: PG Degree (50%) + Graduation (60%)

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies:

340

Role-wise Posts

FLYING BRANCH	38
GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL)	188
GROUND DUTY (NON-TECHNICAL)	114

Selection Process & Exam Details

Online Written Examination (AFCAT)
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Online AFCAT Exam

Mode:

Online

Medium:

English

Type:

Objective

Duration:

120 Minutes

Total Marks:

300

Negative Marking:

Yes

Syllabus:

Verbal Ability in English (Comprehension, Error Detection, Synonyms/Antonyms)
Numerical Ability (Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio, Time & Work)
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test (Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning)
General Awareness (History, Geography, Current Affairs, Defence)

3 marks for correct answer, 1 mark deducted for wrong answer.

Physical Standards

male

All Branches

Height: 157.5 cm

female

All Branches

Height: 152 cm

Documents Required

10th & 12th Marksheets
Graduation/Degree Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Scanned Passport size Photograph
Scanned Signature
Thumb Impression
NCC 'C' Certificate (for Special Entry)

Important Notes:

The application deadline was extended from 14 December to 19 December 2025.
Candidates below 25 years must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.
Training is scheduled to commence in January 2027 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal.
Flying branch cadets receive a stipend of ₹56,100 per month during the training period.

Important Dates

Notification
10 Nov 2025
Start Date
17 Nov 2025
End Date
19 Dec 2025

Apply Now Official Website View Notification

Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025

Indian Air Force (IAF) • Across India

Total Posts: 340

Application Closed: 19 Dec 2025

Application Fees

NCC SPECIAL ENTRY / METEOROLOGY

₹ 0

AFCAT ENTRY (ALL CATEGORIES)

₹ 550

Important Dates

Notification
10 Nov 2025
Start Date
17 Nov 2025
End Date
19 Dec 2025

Apply Now Official Website View Notification

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (Relaxation as per rules)

20 - 26 Years

Post	Min Age	Max Age
Flying Branch	20	24
Ground Duty	20	26

Education

Flying Branch: 10+2 with 50% in Physics & Maths + Graduation (60%) OR BE/B.Tech (60%)
Ground Duty (Technical): 10+2 with 50% in Physics & Maths + 4-year Engineering Degree (60%)
Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation (60%) in any discipline
Accounts: B.Com Degree (60%) OR CA/CMA/CS/CFA
Education: PG Degree (50%) + Graduation (60%)

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies:

340

Role-wise Posts

FLYING BRANCH	38
GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL)	188
GROUND DUTY (NON-TECHNICAL)	114

Selection Process & Exam Details

Online Written Examination (AFCAT)
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Online AFCAT Exam

Mode:

Online

Medium:

English

Type:

Objective

Duration:

120 Minutes

Total Marks:

300

Negative Marking:

Yes

Syllabus:

Verbal Ability in English (Comprehension, Error Detection, Synonyms/Antonyms)
Numerical Ability (Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio, Time & Work)
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test (Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning)
General Awareness (History, Geography, Current Affairs, Defence)

3 marks for correct answer, 1 mark deducted for wrong answer.

Physical Standards

male

All Branches

Height: 157.5 cm

female

All Branches

Height: 152 cm

Documents Required

10th & 12th Marksheets
Graduation/Degree Certificate
Aadhaar Card
Scanned Passport size Photograph
Scanned Signature
Thumb Impression
NCC 'C' Certificate (for Special Entry)

Important Notes:

The application deadline was extended from 14 December to 19 December 2025.
Candidates below 25 years must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.
Training is scheduled to commence in January 2027 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal.
Flying branch cadets receive a stipend of ₹56,100 per month during the training period.

Important Dates

Notification
10 Nov 2025
Start Date
17 Nov 2025
End Date
19 Dec 2025

Apply Now Official Website View Notification

Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025

Application Fees

Important Dates

Notification

Start Date

End Date

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (Relaxation as per rules)

Education

Vacancy Details

Role-wise Posts

Selection Process & Exam Details

Online AFCAT Exam

Physical Standards

male

female

Documents Required

Important Notes:

Important Dates

Notification

Start Date

End Date

Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025

Application Fees

Important Dates

Notification

Start Date

End Date

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (Relaxation as per rules)

Education

Vacancy Details

Role-wise Posts

Selection Process & Exam Details

Online AFCAT Exam

Physical Standards

male

female

Documents Required

Important Notes:

Important Dates

Notification

Start Date

End Date