AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially published the recruitment notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 on its website. A total of 142 vacancies are available under this batch. The online registration window opened on May 20, 2026, and candidates now have until the extended deadline of June 21, 2026, to submit their applications. As of July 1, 2027, applicants must be at least 20 years old, with the upper age limit set between 24 and 26 years. To review the complete eligibility criteria and details, please use the direct link provided below.
Organization: Indian Air Force (IAF)
Advt No.:
Important Dates
Online Apply Start Date : 20 May 2026
Online Apply Last Date : 21 June 2026 (Extended)
Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 21 June 2026
Exam Date : 08 August 2026
Admit Card : Before Exam
Result Declare Date : Will Be Updated Here Soon
Candidates are advised to confirm from the AFCAT 02/2026 official website.
Application Fee
All Category Candidates : Rs. 550/- (+18% GST)
Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit
Age Limit As On 01 July 2027
Minimum Age : 20 Years (For AFCAT Flying Batch Candidates)
Maximum Age : 24 Years
Minimum Age : 20 Years (For Ground Duty Technical / Non Technical Candidates)
Maximum Age : 26 Years
AFCAT 02/2026 provides age relaxation for the NCC Special Entry position as per their regulations.
Qualification
Flying
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level / B.E / B.Tech Course.
Ground Duty Technical
Aeronautical Engineering Electronics : 10+2 Intermediate Minimum 60% Marks in Physics and Math and Minimum 4 Year Graduation / Integrated PG Degree in Engineering / Technology
Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical : Candidates with Minimum 60% Marks Each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level and 4 Year Engineering / Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Equivalent Degree.
Accounts
Bachelor Degree in Commerce B.Com with at Least Minimum 60% Marks.
NCC Special Entry Flying
NCC Air Wing Senior Division āCā certificate and Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility.
Meteorology Entry Meteorology
For Eligibility Details Read the Notification.
GATE Score Entry GD Technical
Candidates must have a degree in the relevant field and should have qualified the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) examination.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Post |
Eligibility |
| 142 Posts |
Selection Process
Written Exam
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Important Links
How To Fill Form
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the AFCAT post can submit their application online before 21 June 2026.
Use the click here link provided below under important link section to apply directly.
Alternatively, visit the official website of AFCAT to complete the application process online.
Make sure to complete the application before the deadline 21 June 2026.