AFCAT 01/2027 Notification: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a short notice for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2027, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry, for courses starting in January 2028. Indian men and women can apply for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch, and for Permanent / Short Service Commission (PC/SSC) in the Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online registration will open on 12 November 2026 (11:00 AM) and close on 11 December 2026 (11:30 PM) at afcat.edcil.co.in.
The age limit is 20-24 years for the Flying Branch and 20-26 years for the Ground Duty Branches, as on 01 January 2028. The AFCAT exam fee is Rs. 550 + GST. NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry candidates don’t pay any fee. Branch-wise vacancies and the detailed eligibility will be given in the full notification for induction cycle 01/2027. Selected candidates will be trained at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal (Hyderabad), from the first week of January 2028, and get a stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month during training.
AFCAT 01/2027 Notification Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Department Name | Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Commissioned Officer – Flying & Ground Duty (Technical / Non-Technical) Branches |
| Exam Name | AFCAT 01/2027, NCC Special Entry & GATE Score Entry |
| Advt. No. | CBC 10801/11/0018/2627 |
| Total Vacancy | To be updated soon |
| Pay Scale | Flying Officer – Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/-) + MSP Rs. 15,500/- |
| Course Commencing | January 2028 |
| Category | AFCAT 01/2027 Notification |
| Official Website | afcat.edcil.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Short Notice Published | 7-13 November 2026 (Employment News) |
| Online Registration Start Date | 12 November 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 December 2026 (11:30 PM) |
| AFCAT 01/2027 Exam Date | To be updated soon |
| Training Commencement | First week of January 2028 |
Application Fees
| Entry | Fee |
| AFCAT Entry | Rs. 550/- + GST (Non-refundable) |
| NCC Special Entry | Nil |
| GATE Score Entry | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for AFCAT 01/2027 is 20-24 Years for the Flying Branch (born between 02 January 2004 and 01 January 2008) and 20-26 Years for the Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branches (born between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2028. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules. For the Flying Branch, candidates holding a valid Commercial Pilot Licence from DGCA can be up to 26 years old.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| AFCAT Exam (Flying & Ground Duty) | 379 | Graduate or Degree in Related Field (Non-Technical)/ B.Tech (Technical) |
Two seats from the Ground Duty (Non-Tech) vacancies are reserved for Law qualified candidates.
AFCAT 01/2027 Selection Process
The selection process for AFCAT 01/2027 includes the following stages:
- AFCAT Online Exam (not for NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry)
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview
- Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS), for the Flying Branch only
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
How to Apply for AFCAT 01/2027
Follow these steps to apply online for AFCAT 01/2027:
- Visit afcat.edcil.co.in between 12 November 2026 and 11 December 2026.
- Choose the right tab: AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry or GATE Score Entry. If you’re eligible for more than one entry, register separately for each.
- Register with your Aadhaar details, a valid email ID and a mobile number.
- Fill in the application form carefully, especially your date of birth, because no changes are allowed later.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the exam fee of Rs. 550 + GST (AFCAT entry only) and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the application for future reference.
Important Links
| AFCAT 01/2027 Short Notice | Short Notice |
| AFCAT 01/2027 Detailed Notification (Soon) | Notification |
| AFCAT 01/2027 Apply Online (From 12.11.2026) | Apply Online |
| AFCAT Official Website | AFCAT |