Indian AirforceAFCAT 01/2026 Batch Online FormAFCAT 01/2026 Batch Examination 2025: Short Details of Notificationwww.latestvacancydetails.com |
Important Dates- Notification Released: 10 November 2025
- Application Start Date: 17 November 2025 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 14 December 2025 (11:30 PM)
- Admit Card Available From: 22 January 2026 (11:00 AM)
- AFCAT Written Exam Date: 31 January 2026 (Saturday)
- AFSB Interview Schedule: To be announced after written result
- Course Commencement: January 2027
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Application Fees- For AFCAT Entry: ₹550/- + 18% GST (Non-refundable)
- For NCC Special Entry: No Application Fee
- Mode of Payment: Online only – through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
- Note: The application fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.
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AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Notification 2025: Age Limits- Flying Branch (AFCAT & NCC Special Entry):
- Age between 20 to 24 years
- Born between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2007 (both dates inclusive)
- Upper age limit for candidates holding a valid Commercial Pilot License (DGCA India): up to 26 years
- Born between 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007 (both dates inclusive)
- Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branches:
- Age between 20 to 26 years
- Born between 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007 (both dates inclusive)
- Marital Status:
- Candidate must be unmarried at the time of commencement of training.
- Marriage during training is not permitted and will lead to disqualification.
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AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment Qualification Details 2025Branch | Educational Qualification | Minimum Marks Required | Flying Branch | – Passed 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics (50% each) AND – Graduation (3 years) in any discipline from a recognized university with 60% marks, OR – BE/B.Tech (4 years) with 60% marks, OR – Cleared Section A & B of AMIE (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks | Physics & Maths – 50% each Graduation – 60% | Ground Duty (Technical) – AE (L) | – 10+2 with 50% marks each in Physics & Mathematics – 4-year degree in Engineering/Technology in disciplines like Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, IT, AI, Robotics, Communication, Instrumentation, etc. OR – MSc (Electronics) with BSc (Physics 60%) OR cleared AMIE / Aeronautical Society of India / IETE with 60% | Physics & Maths – 50% each Degree – 60% | Ground Duty (Technical) – AE (M) | – 10+2 with 50% marks each in Physics & Mathematics – 4-year degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automobile, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Production or related fields OR cleared AMIE / Aeronautical Society of India with 60% | Physics & Maths – 50% each Degree – 60% | Weapon Systems (WS) | – 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics (50% each) – Graduation (3 years) in any discipline or BE/B.Tech (4 years) with 60% marks | 60% | Administration & Logistics | – 10+2 and Graduation (3 years) in any discipline with 60% marks, OR cleared AMIE / Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks | 60% | Accounts Branch | – 10+2 and B.Com / BBA / BMS / BBS (Finance) with 60% marks, OR CA / CMA / CS / CFA qualified | 60% | Education Branch | – 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks, AND Graduation with 60% marks | PG – 50% Graduation – 60% | Meteorology Branch | – 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics, – B.Sc. (Physics & Maths) or 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Electronics, IT, Communication, Mechanical, Computer Science, etc. with 60% marks | 60% | NCC Special Entry (Flying) | – NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate – 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics (50% each) – Graduation (any discipline) with 60% marks or BE/B.Tech with 60% marks | Physics & Maths – 50% each Graduation – 60% |
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AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025: Total 340 PostsBranch / Entry | Type of Commission | Men (Posts) | Women (Posts) | Total Vacancies | Flying Branch | Short Service Commission (SSC) | 34 | 4 | 38 | Ground Duty (Technical) – AE (L) | PC + SSC | PC: 3 SSC: 100 | PC: 3 SSC: 23 | 129 | Ground Duty (Technical) – AE (M) | PC + SSC | PC: 9 SSC: 38 | PC: 3 SSC: 9 | 59 | Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | SSC | Admin: 48 Lgs: 9 Accts: 8 WS: 21 Edn: 2 Met: 1 | Admin: 12 Lgs: 2 Accts: 2 WS: 5 Edn: 2 Met: 2 | 114 | NCC Special Entry (Flying) | PC + SSC | 10% of CDSE vacancies (PC) | 10% of AFCAT vacancies (SSC) | As per seats allotted |
Note: All vacancies are tentative and subject to change as per Indian Air Force requirements. Final intake depends on manning considerations effective January 2027.
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AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Salary 2025Rank | Level (Pay Matrix) | Pay Scale (₹) | Approx. Monthly Salary (₹) | Flying Officer | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | ₹85,000 – ₹90,000 (including allowances) | Flight Lieutenant | Level 10B | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 | ₹1,00,000 (approx.) | Squadron Leader | Level 11 | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 | ₹1,15,000+ | Wing Commander | Level 12A | ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 | ₹1,30,000+ | Group Captain and Above | Level 13 & above | ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900+ | ₹1,40,000+ |
Additional Benefits & Allowances- Flying Branch: Flying Allowance – ₹11,250 per month
- Technical Branch: Technical Allowance – ₹2,500 per month
- Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month (applicable to all officers)
- Dearness Allowance (DA): As per government rules
- Kit Maintenance Allowance and Uniform Allowance
- Free Medical Facilities for self and dependents
- CSD Facilities, Insurance Cover, and Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Subsidized housing and canteen facilities during service
Training Stipend- During training at Air Force Academy, Dundigal (Hyderabad), cadets receive a stipend of ₹56,100 per month.
- After successful completion of training, officers are commissioned with full pay and allowances.
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AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025 Selection Process- Stage 1: Online Written Exam (AFCAT)
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Subjects: General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude
- Marks: 300 | Duration: 2 Hours
- Stage 2: AFSB Interview (Air Force Selection Board)
- Includes: Intelligence Test, Group Discussion, Psychology Test & Personal Interview
- Centers: Dehradun, Mysuru, Gandhinagar, Varanasi & Guwahati
- Stage 3: Medical Examination
- Conducted at AFCME (New Delhi) or IAM (Bengaluru)
- Candidates must meet IAF physical & medical standards
- Final Merit:
- Based on Written Exam + AFSB Performance + Medical Fitness
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How To Fill AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025 Online Form- Visit the official AFCAT website.
- Click “New Registration / Sign Up”.
- Enter Name, Mobile No., Email ID → Generate & verify OTP.
- Login with User ID & Password.
- Fill Personal, Communication & Educational Details.
- Select Branch / Course Preferences and Exam City.
- Upload Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression (JPG/JPEG).
- Check details in Preview → Click Submit.
- Pay Application Fee (₹550 + GST) online.
- Print / Save the submitted Application Form for future use.
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