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Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Exam City: The Indian Air Force has released the official notification for AFCAT 02/2026, NCC Special Entry, and GATE Score Entry for courses commencing in July 2027. Both men and women candidates can apply for the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Notification was released on 20 May 2026, and online applications began on 20 May 2026; the last date to apply is 19 June 2026. The AFCAT 02/2026 written exam will be held on 8 August 2026; the exam city has been released on 29 July 2026, and the admit card will be released on 4 August 2026.
Candidates can apply online through the official AFCAT portal afcat.edcil.co.in. The recruitment includes Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) entries, depending on the branch and category.
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Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Notification Overview
| Organization | Indian Air Force |
| Exam Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 379 |
| Course Commencement | July 2027 |
| Entry Type | AFCAT Entry / NCC Special Entry / GATE Score Entry |
| Branches | Flying, Ground Duty Technical, Ground Duty Non-Technical |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 (Level-10) |
| Exam Date | 8 Agusut 2026 |
| Official Website | afcat.edcil.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 21 June 2026 |
| Exam City OUT | 29 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | 4 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | 8 August 2026 |
| Course Commencement | July 2027 |
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AFCAT 02/2026 Vacancy Details and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit to apply for AFCAT Recruitment 2025 is 20-24 Years for the Flying Branch and 20-26 Years for the Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.07.2027. The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Exam Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Exam | 379 | Graduate or Degree in Related Field (Non-Technical)/ B.Tech (for Technical) |
AFCAT 02/2026 Selection Process
The notification states that selection in the Indian Air Force is strictly fair and merit-based. Online testing will be conducted for AFCAT entry at various centers. Candidates appearing for the Air Force Selection Board for the first time will be eligible for Travel Allowance as per the rules mentioned in the notification.
The Selection Process of AFCAT Recruitment 02/2026 includes the following stages.
- Written Exam
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
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Important Links
Note: Candidates are advised to check their email IDs for the exam city intimation.
| AFCAT 02/2026 Detailed Exam City Notice | Notice |
| AFCAT 02/2026 Detailed Exam City Link | Exam City |
| AFCAT 02/2026 Detailed Notification PDF | Notification |
| AFCAT Edcil Official Website | AFCAT 2026 |
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