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 |
Exam Date |
Notify Later |
Admit Card |
Before Exam |
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
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 |
Flying Branch with a valid DGCA CPL |
Up to 26 Years |
02 July 2001 |
Ground Duty Technical / Non-Technical |
20 to 26 Years |
02 July 2001 |
The age limit will be calculated as of 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 |
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
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 Scale |
Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500/- |
Military Service Pay |
Rs. 15,500/- per month |
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 Notification |
Click Here |
Official Website |
Click Here |