⚔️ AFCAT 01/2026 - AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST

Nationality

Must be a citizen of India as per Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.

Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2027)

Educational Qualification

Flying Branch

• Mandatory: 50% marks each in Physics & Maths at 10+2 level
• Graduation (3 years) in any discipline with 60% marks, OR
• BE/B.Tech (4 years) with 60% marks, OR
• Section A & B of AMIE/AMASI with 60% marks

Ground Duty Technical - AE(L)

• Mandatory: 50% marks each in Physics & Maths at 10+2 level
• B.Tech/BE (4 years) in specified streams with 60% marks
• Streams: Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical, Instrumentation, etc.

Ground Duty Technical - AE(M)

• Mandatory: 50% marks each in Physics & Maths at 10+2 level
• B.Tech/BE (4 years) in specified streams with 60% marks
• Streams: Aerospace, Mechanical, Automobile, Production, etc.

Ground Duty Non-Technical

• Weapon Systems: Graduation (60% marks) + 50% in Physics & Maths at 10+2
• Administration & Logistics: Graduation (60% marks)
• Accounts: B.Com with 60% marks OR CA/ICWA/CS
• Education: Post-graduation in relevant subject with 50% marks
• Meteorology: Physics/Maths/Statistics/Computer Science with 50% marks

Marital Status

Only unmarried candidates are eligible. Widows without encumbrance are also eligible.

General Physical Standards

• Height: Minimum 152.5 cm (varies by branch and gender)
• Weight: Proportionate to height and age
• Chest: Minimum expansion required
• Vision: Varies by branch (detailed standards in notification)

Flying Branch - Additional Requirements

• Near Vision: 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other (correctable to 6/6)
• Distant Vision: 6/24 (correctable to 6/6)
• Color Vision: CP-I/CP-II
• No night blindness or squint
• Dental fitness standards

Stage 1: AFCAT Online Examination

• Date: 31 January 2026 (Saturday)
• Mode: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Total Marks: 300
• Sections: General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning

Stage 2: Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing

Candidates shortlisted from AFCAT will be called for AFSB testing (5 days):

• Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Tests
• Psychological Tests
• Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks
• Personal Interview
• Conference

Stage 3: Medical Examination

Candidates recommended by AFSB undergo comprehensive medical examination at designated military hospitals.

Stage 4: Final Merit List

Final selection based on combined performance in AFCAT, AFSB, and medical fitness.

Payment Mode: Online only (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI)

Note: Fee is non-refundable

Step 1: Visit Official Website

Go to afcat.edcil.co.in

Step 2: Register

• Click on "Apply Online" for AFCAT 01/2026
• Fill basic details and create account
• Note down Registration Number & Password

Step 3: Fill Application Form

• Login with credentials
• Fill personal, educational, and other details
• Upload required documents:
  • Photograph (100-200 KB, JPG format)
  • Signature (80-150 KB, JPG format)
  • Thumb Impression (50-100 KB, JPG/PDF format)

Step 4: Pay Application Fee

• Pay ₹550 + 18% GST online
• Save payment receipt

Step 5: Submit Application

• Preview filled form carefully
• Submit final application
• Take printout for future reference

• ✅ Join Indian Air Force as Commissioned Officer (Group 'A' Gazetted)
• ✅ Both Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) available
• ✅ Flying Branch: 14 years SSC engagement period
• ✅ Ground Duty: 10 years SSC (extendable to 14 years)
• ✅ Possibility of PC grant for SSC officers (subject to service requirements)
• ✅ NCC Special Entry available (10% seats reserved)
• ✅ CPL holders: Age relaxation up to 26 years for Flying Branch
• ✅ Free accommodation, medical facilities, and ration
• ✅ Canteen facilities at concessional rates
• ✅ Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and other military benefits
• ⚠️ Vacancies are tentative - subject to service requirements
• ⚠️ SSC officers not entitled to pension