Published: 8:51 pm | 7 December 2025
Indian Air Force has released the notification for Airforce AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2025. Eligible male and female candidates can apply online for AFCAT, NCC Special Entry, and Meteorology Entry. The online application process will run from 17 November to 14 December 2025.
AFCAT is conducted for Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical), and NCC Special Entry. Applicants must check full eligibility details before applying online.
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Airforce AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now (340 Post)
Important Dates⇒ Application Start: 17/11/2025 ⇒ Last Date to Apply Online: 14/12/2025 ⇒ Last Date for Fee Payment: 14/12/2025 ⇒ AFCAT Exam Date: 31 January 2026 ⇒ Admit Card: Available Soon |
Application Fee⇒ AFCAT Entry: ₹550/- ⇒ NCC Special Entry: ₹0/- ⇒ Meteorology Entry: ₹0/- ⇒ Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Offline Mode |
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2027)⇒ Flying Branch: 20–24 Years ⇒ Ground Duty (Technical / Non-Technical): 20–26 Years ⇒ Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per AFCAT rules. |
Total PostThis AFCAT 01/2026 recruitment offers a total of 340 vacancies across Flying, Ground Duty Technical, Ground Duty Non-Technical, Meteorology, and NCC Special Entry branches. |
Eligibility Criteria – Airforce AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2025
| Entry Type | Branch / Category | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying Branch | 20–24 Years | Graduation with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 Level OR BE/B.Tech |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics/Mechanical) | 20–26 Years | 10+2 Physics & Math + 4-Year Engineering Degree |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Administration / Logistics | 20–26 Years | Bachelor Degree with 60% Marks |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Accounts | 20–26 Years | B.Com with 60% Marks |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Education | 20–26 Years | MA / M.Sc / MBA with 50% Marks |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 20–26 Years | Master’s Degree in Any Stream |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying Branch | 20–24 Years | NCC ‘C’ Certificate + Flying Branch Eligibility |
Vacancy Details – Total 340 Posts
| Entry Type | Post Code / Branch | Male | Female | Total |
| AFCAT | Flying | 34 | 04 | 38 |
| Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 103 | 24 | 127 |
| Ground Duty Technical | AE (M) | 47 | 12 | 59 |
| AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Technical | Administration | 48 | 12 | 60 |
| AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Technical | WS (Branch) | 21 | 05 | 26 |
| AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Technical | LGS | 09 | 02 | 11 |
| AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Technical | Accounts | 08 | 02 | 10 |
| GD Non-Technical | Education | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | — | — | — |
| Total | — | 273 | 67 | 340 |
How to Apply for Airforce AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2025
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Step 1: Visit the official website afcat.cdac.in. Step 2: Click on “AFCAT 01/2026 Apply Online”. Step 3: Register using your mobile number and email ID. Step 4: Fill in the personal and educational details. Step 5: Upload scanned documents. Step 6: Pay application fees (if applicable). Step 7: Submit the form and take a printout. |
Important Links
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Airforce AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2025 FAQs
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Q1. How many total posts are available in this recruitment? Q2. What is the last date to apply for AFCAT 01/2026? Q3. Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment? Q4. What is the mode of application for AFCAT 01/2026? Q5. Where can I find the official notification for AFCAT 01/2026? |
