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The Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 2026 notification. Eligible candidates can apply online at afcat.edcil.co.in for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The exam will be held on January 31, 2026.

IAF AFCAT 2026 Notification Released: The IAF AFCAT 2026 announcement has been made public by the Indian Air Force. The direct application link for the Air Force Common Admission Test is available on the IAF AFCAT's official website at afcat.edcil.co.in.

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IAF AFCAT 2026 Notification Released: Important dates

Registration start date: November 17, 2025

Registration end date: December 14, 2025

Exam mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)

AFCAT 2026 exam date: January 31, 2026

IAF AFCAT 2026 Notification Released: Eligibility criteria

Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.

Age Limit:

Flying Branch (AFCAT & NCC Special Entry): 20 to 24 years as of January 1, 2027 (born between January 2, 2003, and January 1, 2007).

With Commercial Pilot Licence (DGCA India): Upper age limit relaxed to 26 years (born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2007).

Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years as of January 1, 2027 (born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2007).

Educational Qualification:

Flying Branch: Graduation with at least 50% marks and a minimum of 50% in Mathematics and Physics at 10+2 level.

Ground Duty (Technical): Engineering degree required.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation in any discipline accepted.

Additional Requirements:

Candidates must meet Indian Air Force (IAF) medical and physical fitness standards.

Must follow IAF rules regarding tattoos and overall health.

IAF AFCAT 2026 Notification Released: Application fees

Exam Fee: ₹550 + GST

Mode of Payment: Online only

Accepted Payment Methods: Credit card, debit card, or net banking via the payment gateway

Not Accepted: Cash, cheques, or demand drafts (DD) will not be accepted for payment

IAF AFCAT 2026 Notification Released: Steps to register

Candidates who meet the requirements can register online for the AFCAT-1 by completing these steps:

Step 1: Go to the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in or afcat.cdac.in.

Step 2: Enter your personal information.

Step 3: Upload documentation, a signature, and a photo in accordance with the requirements

Step 4: Pay the online application fee

Step 5: Examine and submit the form

Step 6: Save the confirmation for your records.

IAF AFCAT 2026 Notification Released: Exam details

AFCAT-I 2026: Exam Details

Total Questions: 100

Total Marks: 300

Exam Duration: 2 hours

Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)

Language of Exam: English only

Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)

Candidates can visit the IAF AFCAT official website for more details.