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IAF AFCAT 2 Notification 2026 Out: Apply Online for 379 Officer Vacancies

Latest Update: May 20, 2026 | Category: Defence Jobs, Government Notifications

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 02/2026). Online applications are invited from eligible unmarried male and female candidates to join the elite force as Commissioned Officers in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. The courses for this recruitment drive are scheduled to commence in July 2027 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad.

AFCAT 2 2026 Important Dates

Events	Important Dates
Official Notification Released	May 20, 2026
Online Application Start Date	May 20, 2026 (11:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online	June 19, 2026 (11:30 PM)
Admit Card Release Date	August 04, 2026
AFCAT 2 Written Exam Date	August 08, 2026 (Saturday)
Course Commencement	July 2027

Vacancy Details

This year, a total of 379 tentative vacancies have been announced across various branches under Short Service Commission (SSC) and Permanent Commission (PC) entries:

Branch Type	Entry Type
Flying Branch	AFCAT Entry & NCC Special Entry
Ground Duty (Technical)	Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics & Mechanical)
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)	Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education, and Meteorology

Eligibility Criteria (As on 01 July 2027)

1. Age Limit:

• Flying Branch (AFCAT & NCC Entry): 20 to 24 Years. Candidates must be born between 02 July 2003 and 01 July 2007. (Up to 26 years for candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA).
• Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20 to 26 Years. Candidates must be born between 02 July 2001 and 01 July 2007.

2. Educational Qualification:

• Flying Branch: Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks, having passed Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level with 50% marks in each. Alternatively, a B.E./B.Tech degree is also acceptable.
• Ground Duty (Technical): Minimum 4-year graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology disciplines specified by the IAF with 60% aggregate marks.
• Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduate Degree (Graduation/Integrated Post-Graduation) in any discipline/relevant stream from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks.

Selection Procedure

The selection process for Indian Air Force Officers through AFCAT involves a robust multi-stage system:

1. Online CBT Written Exam: Objective type test testing General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude.
2. AFSB Testing: Stage-I (Officer Intelligence Rating Test & PP&DT) followed by Stage-II (Psychological Test, Group Tests, and Personal Interview).
3. Medical Examination: Thorough physical checkups at specialized military hospitals.
4. All India Merit List: Final appointment based on written exam scores and AFSB marks performance

Application Fee Details

• AFCAT Entry Candidates: Rs. 550/- + GST charges (Non-refundable).
• NCC Special Entry / GATE Score Entry: Nil (Exempted from paying fee).

How to Apply for AFCAT 2 2026 Recruitment

1. Go to the official registration portals at afcat.cdac.in or afcat.edcil.co.in.
2. Click on the 'Candidate Login' area and click on 'Not yet Registered? Register Here'.
3. Sign up by submitting your Full Name, Email ID, and 10-digit Mobile Number. Verify via OTP.
4. Login using the freshly sent credentials and completely fill out the Application Form details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your passport photo, signature, and thumb impression in the specified sizes.
6. Submit the applicable payment fee via online channels and safe-keep a printout of the final acknowledgement slip.

Direct Resource Links

Official Online Apply Link	Click Here to Apply
Official Recruitment Website	afcat.cdac.in