AFCAT II Notification 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process

Defence | 20 May 2026

AFCAT II Notification 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process

The Indian Air Force has officially released the notification for the AFCAT July 2027 Recruitment (Batch 02/2026). Candidates who are interested in joining the Indian Air Force can apply online from 20th May 2026 to 19th June 2026. Before applying, candidates should go through the official notification carefully to understand all the details related to the syllabus, qualification, age limit, and selection procedure.

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Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Notification Overview

Organization	Indian Air Force
Exam Name	Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026
Total Vacancy	379
Course Commencement	July 2027
Entry Type	AFCAT Entry / NCC Special Entry / GATE Score Entry
Branches	Flying, Ground Duty Technical, Ground Duty Non-Technical
Pay Scale	Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 (Level-10)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	afcat.edcil.co.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	20 May 2026
Online Registration Starts	20 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	19 June 2026
Exam Date	Notify Later
Course Commencement	July 2027

Application Fee

Entry Type	Application Fee
AFCAT Entry	Rs. 550 + GST
NCC Special Entry	No Fee
GATE Score Entry	No Fee

Vacancy Details and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit to apply for AFCAT Recruitment 2025 is 20-24 Years for the Flying Branch and 20-26 Years for the Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.07.2027. The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Exam Name	Vacancy	Qualification
AFCAT Exam	379	Graduate or Degree in Related Field (Non-Technical)/ B.Tech (for Technical)

Selection Process

The notification states that selection in the Indian Air Force is strictly fair and merit-based. Online testing will be conducted for AFCAT entry at various centers. Candidates appearing for the Air Force Selection Board for the first time will be eligible for Travel Allowance as per the rules mentioned in the notification.

The Selection Process of AFCAT Recruitment 02/2026 includes the following stages.

Written Exam
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

AFCAT Syllabus 2026

To score well in the Air Force Common Admission Test, candidates should start their preparation by going through the latest AFCAT Syllabus 2026.

English Section

This section usually has at least 20 questions, with a difficulty level ranging from moderate to difficult. The questions are based on:

Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms and Phrases
Error Spotting

General Knowledge

This section covers questions from a wide range of topics. The difficulty level is generally easy to moderate. The main topics include:

Indian History
Polity
Economics
Geography
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Current Affairs

Reasoning Section

The reasoning section tests your logical thinking with questions on:

Series
Venn Diagrams
Syllogism
Blood Relations
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Military Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

The mathematics section is of easy to moderate difficulty. Questions are mainly from:

Number System
HCF and LCM
Time, Distance, and Speed
Time and Work
Ratio and Proportion
Percentage
Average
Simple Interest and Compound Interest
Pipes and Cisterns

How to Apply for the AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Online Form

Visit the official website afcat.cdac.in.
Click on the “AFCAT 02/2026” registration / Apply Online link.
Register by providing basic details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number) and create your login credentials.
Log in and fill out the detailed application form (Personal, Educational, Preference details, etc.).
Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression, etc.) in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
Submit the form, download, and print the application slip for future reference.

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