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Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 — 340 Posts — Apply Online

✈️ Indian Air Force — AFCAT 01/2026 — Apply Online for 340 Posts (Flying / Ground Duty)

Indian Air Force has released AFCAT 01/2026 recruitment for Flying and Ground Duty branches. Read the official notification, confirm your eligibility, and apply through the authorised EForms portal before the closing date.

🔎 At a Glance

Recruiting Body: Indian Air Force (AFCAT — Air Force Common Admission Test) — Course AFCAT 01/2026.
Posts Covered: Flying (SSC), Ground Duty (Technical) — Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics/Mechanical) and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) — Admin, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology and Weapon Systems branches.
Total Vacancies (listed): ~340 (see vacancy table below for branch-wise breakup).
Apply Online Portal: Indian Air Force EForms portal — apply here: AFCAT Application Portal.

📌 Important Dates

Timeline (from notification)

Notification PDF Publish Date: Refer official PDF (link below).
Online Applications Open: As per notification (apply using portal link above).
Application Closing Date: 24 November 2025 (as indicated in PDF).
Exam Dates: AFCAT CBT / Stage details will be notified by IAF — watch the official portal and your registered email.

Eligibility Snapshot

Flying (SSC): Graduate or equivalent with required physical & medical standards (see PDF for branch-specific educational requirements).
Ground Duty (Technical): Engineering degree/diploma in relevant discipline (AE/AM requirements differ).
Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduate in relevant discipline (Admin/Accounts/Education/Met/WS) — check PDF for exact criteria.

📊 Vacancy Summary & Where to Find Details

The notification PDF is the authoritative source for course numbers, post-wise vacancy breakup, gender-wise vacancies and any corrigenda. Below is a readable summary pulled from the official notification table.

Entry / Branch	Course Number	Men (PC)	Women (PC)	Men (SSC)	Women (SSC)
Flying	221/27F/SSC/M&W	—	—	34	04
Ground Duty (Technical) — Aeronautical Engineer	220/27T/PC/110AEC/M&W	AE(L): 03 AE(M): 09	AE(L): 03 AE(M): 03	AE(L): 100 AE(M): 38	AE(L): 23 AE(M): 09
Ground Duty (Technical) — Aeronautical Engineer	220/27T/SSC/110AEC/M&W	—	—	(Counts shown above)	(Counts shown above)
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)	220/27G/SSC/M&W	—	—	Men (SSC) — Branch-wise: Weapon Systems (WS): 21, Admin: 48, Logistics: 09, Accounts: 08, Education: 02, Meteorology: 01 Women (SSC) — Branch-wise: Weapon Systems (WS): 05, Admin: 12, Logistics: 02, Accounts: 02, Education: 02, Meteorology: 02
For complete, zone- and course-wise vacancy breakup, and for any updates / corrigenda, please consult the official notification PDF linked below.

🧾 How to Apply — Quick Steps

Open the official AFCAT application portal: AFCAT EForms Portal.
Create / login to your account and choose the correct Course Number (example: 221/27F for Flying or 220/27T/220/27G for Ground Duty).
Fill the online application carefully — enter your education, DOB, contact details, and preferred branches.
Upload scanned photograph, signature and required educational certificates as specified in the PDF (size & format constraints must be followed).
Pay the application fee (if applicable) using the payment methods listed on the portal; retain payment receipt and acknowledgement.
Submit and download the confirmation / filled form — keep copies for document verification stages.

🧭 Selection Process — What to Expect

AFCAT selection is multi-stage and designed to assess knowledge, aptitude, technical competence (when applicable) and medical fitness. Expect the following sequence:

Stage	What it tests	Notes
AFCAT Written Test (CBT)	Objective questions on English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & General Awareness	Screening exam — qualifying for further stages; category-wise cutoffs apply
Engineering Knowledge Test (for technical posts)	Discipline-specific technical questions for AE/AM applicants	Marks and qualifying rules as per notification
AFCAT / AFSB Interview & Testing	Office Command OSCE/psych tests, group tasks, and personal interview at AFSB (Services Selection Board)	AFSB conducts comprehensive assessment for final shortlisting
Medical Examination	Air Force medical standards — eyesight, fitness, and specialist checks	Final appointment contingent on medical clearance

📑 Documents — Keep These Ready

10th / 12th class certificates (DOB proof) and mark sheets.
Graduation / engineering degree / diploma mark sheets and certificate (as applicable for branch).
Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence).
Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) if applicable (in notified format).
Recent passport-size photographs and scanned signature as per portal specs.
Any additional certificates (NCC, sports, ex-servicemen, PwBD) if claiming special concessions.
Medical fitness certificates (if pre-existing) — final medical is done by IAF panel.

🔭 Reservation & Seat Allocation Process

Reservation for AFCAT posts follows Government of India rules. Vacancies are often published with category-wise splits (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and horizontal reservations for PwBD where applicable. Seat allocation and final appointment are decided on the basis of merit, medical fitness and branch preferences; consult the notification’s reservation table for exact breakdowns.

🧠 Preparation Tips & Strategy

Understand the AFCAT pattern: practice objective tests for English, Reasoning, Numerical Ability and General Awareness.
Technical candidates: revise engineering core subjects and practice discipline-specific questions for AE/AM roles.
Mocks & Time Management: take timed mocks to sharpen accuracy and speed — simulate exam day conditions.
AFSB preparation: work on group tasks, confidence-building, and interview practice; improve communication & situational judgement skills.
Medical readiness: review Air Force medical standards early and address treatable issues before appearing for AFSB/medical.

💸 Application Fee (Indicative)

Application fee details and concession rules are listed in the official notification and on the EForms portal. Always pay only through the official payment gateway on the application portal and keep the receipt for records.

🏁 After Applying — Checklist

Save application confirmation PDF and note the registration number.
Keep scanned copies of all uploaded documents and a printed copy of the submitted form.
Monitor your registered email and the official portal for admit card details and exam city intimation.
Plan travel and medical readiness for AFSB dates if shortlisted.

Common FAQs

Q: Is AFCAT open to women?
A: Yes — several branches list vacancies for women (both SSC and PC entries where indicated in the notification).
Q: Can engineering diploma holders apply for AE/AM roles?
A: Eligibility differs by branch and course number — check the exact educational criteria in the notification PDF for PC/SSC distinctions.
Q: Where do I print the admit card?
A: Admit cards are issued on the EForms portal and must be downloaded/printed by the candidate — follow the instructions in the portal and PDF.

Related Jobs

Indian Air Force — NCC Special Entry / MET / Education entries (watch IAF careers page).
Indian Navy & Indian Army technical and non-technical entries (comparable defence recruitments).
PSU technical trainee / graduate trainee roles for engineering candidates.

⚠️ Important: The official notification PDF is the final authority on eligibility, vacancies, medical standards and all instructions. Use the links below to confirm every detail before applying.

🔗 Important Application Links (Official)

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