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Indian Air Force

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INDAIR

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Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 — 284 Officer Seats, Three Entry Routes and January 2028 Courses

The Indian Air Force has announced 284 tentative Group A Gazetted Officer seats through AFCAT 01/2027 and GATE Score Entry, covering the Flying Branch, Aeronautical Engineering, Weapon Systems, Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education and Meteorology. The same 66-page notice also announces NCC Special Entry, whose seats are calculated as designated percentages of AFCAT/CDSE allocations instead of a new, separately quantified total.

The official announcement was listed on 11 November 2026; online applications opened 12 November at 11:00 AM and will close 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM at https://afcat.edcil.co.in. The AFCAT computer-based exam is scheduled for Sunday, 31 January 2027, with the course commencing in January 2028. Applicants must choose the appropriate entry category during registration: AFCAT, NCC Special Entry, or GATE Score Entry. A candidate seeking a direct AFSB route through NCC or GATE should not assume that the AFCAT paper is compulsory for that category.

This is an officer-entry recruitment, not a clerical vacancy or an Airmen/Agniveervayu intake. Seats are tentative; IAF may revise actual January 2028 intake after considering operational needs, training places and available vacancies. Two of the Ground Duty Non-Technical vacancies are earmarked for eligible LLB holders, not added to the 284 total.

Key confirmed dates

Event	Verified date and time
Official announcement on career website	11 November 2026
Application opens	12 November 2026, 11:00 AM IST
Last date	11 December 2026, 11:30 PM IST
Admit card expected	27 January 2027, from 11:00 AM IST
AFCAT exam	31 January 2027 (10:00 AM–12 noon; report 8:00 AM, last entry 9:00 AM)
AFSB dates	To be communicated/selected after written result or direct-entry shortlisting
Training commences	First week of January 2028 (scheduled)

Vacancy analysis — do not count NCC seats twice

The exact notified count is 268 seats under AFCAT and 16 under GATE Score Entry. The original first-page table differentiates Men/Women and Permanent Commission (PC)/Short Service Commission (SSC). It does not supply a community-wise UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservation table. Accordingly, the figures below are entry, branch, gender and commission allocations, not conventional caste reservation figures.

📊 Entry route share — 268 AFCAT and 16 GATE

Entry	Seats
AFCAT	268
GATE Score Entry	16

📊 AFCAT/GATE branch-level vacancies

Branch / route	Seats
Flying Branch / AFCAT	36
Aeronautical Engineer — Electronics AE(L) / AFCAT	88
Aeronautical Engineer — Mechanical AE(M) / AFCAT	36
Weapon Systems Branch / AFCAT	30
Administration Branch / AFCAT	53
Logistics Branch / AFCAT	11
Accounts Branch / AFCAT	8
Education Branch / AFCAT	4
Meteorology Branch / AFCAT	2
Aeronautical Engineer — Electronics AE(L) / GATE Score Entry	11
Aeronautical Engineer — Mechanical AE(M) / GATE Score Entry	5

284 seats split across the four gender–commission columns

PC means Permanent Commission; SSC means Short Service Commission. Flying seats in the AFCAT table are SSC only. For Ground Duty, some PC positions are specifically allotted to men and women. A candidate must read the commission option and course number, rather than assuming all Technical posts offer the same service duration.

📊 Men/Women and PC/SSC counts

Commission/gender	Seats
Men PC	20
Women PC	11
Men SSC	177
Women SSC	76

Where the 108 Non-Technical seats are concentrated

The six non-technical branches should not be presented as a single generic degree-based vacancy. Administration alone accounts for 53, while Weapon Systems has 30 and Meteorology has only two PC slots.

📊 Six Non-Technical branches

Branch	Seats
Weapon Systems Branch	30
Administration Branch	53
Logistics Branch	11
Accounts Branch	8
Education Branch	4
Meteorology Branch	2

Education, age, entry route: branch-specific distinctions

Flying Branch — age 20–24, Physics and Mathematics in Class 12

The Flying route requires Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 followed by the official qualification routes (recognised three-year degree, BE/BTech or listed qualifying professional membership examination). Eligible candidates must be born 2 January 2004–1 January 2008, inclusive, measured at 1 January 2028. Applicants holding a valid current DGCA India Commercial Pilot Licence can receive the published two-year upper-age relaxation (born 2 January 2002–1 January 2008). Flying applicants must meet the specific medical and vision requirements in the notice; a degree and AFCAT score alone are insufficient.

Ground Duty Technical — engineering subject must match the exact list

AE(L) includes the notification's 94 degree titles across electronics, communications, computing, AI, electrical, instrumentation and related fields. AE(M) lists 39 discipline names in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, automobile, industrial and related engineering. Merely having an engineering degree does not establish eligibility: the degree title must fall within the published branch list and the earlier Class 12 subject requirements must be satisfied. GATE applicants additionally need the specific eligible paper and qualifying score. Applicants should check the exact titles, not the broad umbrella label used by a college or third-party recruitment website.

Ground Duty Non-Technical — six education routes

Weapon Systems: Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 and a recognised three-year degree or four-year BE/BTech. It is described in the notice under Ground Duty (Non-Technical) although it may involve flying duties and further flying training.
Administration and Logistics: 10+2 and a recognised graduation (minimum three-year course) or expressly specified professional equivalent.
Accounts: 10+2 plus BCom, approved finance-specialisation BBA/BMS/BBS, CA/CMA/CS/CFA, or BSc Finance. A general unrelated bachelor's degree is not automatically a valid Accounts qualification.
Education: 10+2, graduation and postgraduate study as stated in section 5.3.3.4; qualifying integrated postgraduate routes are described in the notification.
Meteorology: 10+2 plus BSc Physics and Mathematics or listed four-year technical degree. There are two PC seats in the published allocation.

Ground Duty age: 20–26 years as of 1 January 2028, corresponding to birth between 2 January 2002 and 1 January 2008 inclusive. Course entrants must be unmarried at the time training begins. The notification says marriage is prohibited during training. Do not substitute routine age-relaxation assumptions from civil-services recruitments.

Diploma warning: The original notice expressly says candidates who studied a Diploma instead of the 10+2 examination pattern are not eligible for these courses. This matters even to some engineering degree holders.

Final-year applicants: Candidates in a final year/semester may apply if they have no backlog at submission and meet the documentary completion deadlines set out in the notification. Documentary proof of completion of the final examination is due 30 November 2027; this is not a relaxation of the final qualification conditions.

Women/men, commission and service tenure

A Permanent Commission continues to retirement under the applicable service rules. The announced Flying SSC tenure is 14 years, while Ground Duty SSC begins at 10 years and may be extended by four years subject to rules, suitability, vacancy and willingness. SSC does not carry the same pension entitlement as PC; the notification expressly says SSC officers are not entitled to pension. Grant of a later Permanent Commission can only be considered under the prevailing policy and is not guaranteed.

Fees — do not confuse published base fee with tax-inclusive payment

The specified AFCAT examination fee is ₹550 plus 18% GST (₹649 total), paid online and non-refundable. The published application fee does not apply to NCC Special Entry or GATE Score Entry. Only an official payment gateway should be used. A candidate submitting a duplicate online form may have only the latest application considered but earlier fees are not refunded.

📊 AFCAT application fee computation (₹)

Component	INR
Exam fee	550
GST (18%)	99

Salary and training — a crucial separation

Newly commissioned Flying Officers are on Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic pay) with Military Service Pay ₹15,500 and applicable allowances. A Flight Cadet receives a fixed training stipend of ₹56,100 per month. Thus ₹56,100 in training is not the full officer salary with every allowance added. Further branch and posting allowances vary; the notification does not give one guaranteed all-inclusive monthly take-home figure.

The Flying and Ground Duty Technical courses have approximately 74 weeks of training, while Ground Duty Non-Technical has about 50 weeks. The starting period is the first week of January 2028. The notice recommends preparing for running up to 4 km in 15 minutes, swimming 25 metres, rope climbing 3–4 metres, 20 push-ups and sit-ups and eight chin-ups. These are preparatory physical-conditioning recommendations, not a replacement for the separately published medical eligibility criteria.

How to apply without losing eligibility

Open the official AFCAT portal at https://afcat.edcil.co.in and select the correct AFCAT / NCC Special Entry / GATE Score Entry route. The online window ends at 11:30 PM on 11 December 2026.
Verify the Class 10 recorded date of birth, 10+2 subject combination, precise university qualification, eligible branch and age window before registration. The form cannot be edited after final submission.
Register using an active personal mobile and email. Keep the scanned photograph (100–200 KB), signature (80–150 KB) and thumb impression (50–100 KB), following the specific filename and JPEG instructions in the notice; male candidates use the left thumb and female candidates the right thumb for this form.
Enter accurate branch/course preferences and relevant NCC/CPSS/GATE history. A prior CPSS failure has consequences for Flying eligibility.
Pay the AFCAT exam fee only if the chosen entry requires it, save the acknowledgment and check application status. Download the admit card when it becomes available.

AFSB, medical examinations and the final offer

The AFSB is not merely one conversational interview. Day-one OIR + PPDT screens candidates; eligible candidates then undergo psychological, group and interview tests, with CPSS for recommended Flying candidates. Medical fitness and branch-specific vision/height standards follow the appendix of this same notification. Candidates with tattoos should read the specified permitted locations and exceptions (including qualifying tribal customary tattoos and required certificates) rather than rely on a blanket "tattoos allowed" or "tattoos banned" claim.

A medical recommendation or written pass is not automatic selection. The final merit process uses the applicable examination and AFSB results, medical fitness, declared branch preferences and actual seat availability. Each term of the advertisement, including the tentative vacancy count, may be governed by later official notices; candidates should consult the IAF careers and application portals for corrections.

Official technical disciplines — Appendix of eligible degree titles

This is a literal, category-wise extraction from the 66-page IAF notification. These are degree names, not 133 additional vacancies. For GATE Score Entry, the notification specifically requires a completed BE/BTech in an approved discipline; equivalent or alternative educational routes described elsewhere for AFCAT Technical should not automatically be assumed to apply to GATE Score Entry.

AE(L) — 94 listed eligible discipline titles

Advanced Computer Application
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Computer and Communication Engineering
Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering (Software Engineering)
Computer Engineering and Application
Computer Science and Design
Computer Networking
Computer Science and Engineering
Cyber Physical Systems
Computer Science
Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security Including Block Chain Technology)
Computer Science and Technology
Robotics and AI
Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things)
Computer Science and Information Technology
Computer Science and Engg. (AI & Machine Learning)
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
Computer Science and Systems Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering (Networks)
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
Computer Science and Engineering (AI)
Computer Technology
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electronics and Computer Science
Electronics and Computer Engineering
Mathematics and Computing
Software Engineering
Information and Communication Technology
Information Engineering
Information Science and Engineering
Information Science and Technology
Information Technology
Information Technology and Engineering
Electrical and Electronics (Power System)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical Power Engineering
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Power Engineering
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Power Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Power)
Electrical Engineering Industrial Control
Electrical Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Power
Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Power Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Electronic Science and Engineering
Electronics
Electronics and Control Systems
Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)
Electronics Design Technology
Electronics Instrument and Control
Electronics Engineering
Electronics System Engineering
Electronics Technology
Optics and Optoelectronics
Power Electronics
Power Electronics Engineering
Radio Physics and Electronics
Advanced Communication and Information System
Advanced Electronics and Communication Engineering
Applied Electronics and Communications
Electronics and Communication (Communication System Engineering)
Communication Engineering
Electronics and Communication Technology
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering (Industry Integrated)
Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunication
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering (Microwaves)
Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering
Electronics and Telematics Engineering
Telecommunication Engineering
Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Automation and Robotics
Automation Engineering
Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Power Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Instrument Technology
Instrumentation
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Instrumentation and Electronics
Instrumentation Engineering
Instrumentation Technology
Robotics and Automation

AE(M) — 39 listed eligible discipline titles

Aero Space Engineering
Airline Management
Aeronautical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (Industry Integrated)
Mechanical Engineering (Automobile)
Mechanical Engineering (Welding Technology)
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Design
Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance)
Power Engineering
Industrial and Production Engineering
Machine Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering and Automation
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
Manufacturing Process and Automation Engineering
Industrial Production Engineering
Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Manufacturing Technology
Mechanical Engineering (Production)
Precision Manufacturing
Production and Industrial Engineering
Production Engineering
Automobile Engineering
Automotive Technology
Mechanical Engineering Automobile
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical and Automation Engineering
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (Additive Manufacturing)
Mechanical and Smart Manufacturing
Mechatronics
Mechatronics Engineering
Material Science and Technology
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Metallurgy and Material Technology
Advanced Mechatronics and Industrial
Automation

Candidate checklist before the January 2028 course

Keep original Class 10 and 10+2 certificates; final/provisional university degree certificates, year-wise/semester marksheets, a valid government photo ID, NCC C Certificate if applicable, employer NOC if in service, DGCA CPL if claiming Flying age relaxation, and eligible GATE proof if using the GATE route. The AFSB instructions specify twenty recent photographs for documentation and two attested photocopies of each qualifying certificate. The appendix contains detailed medical and physical eligibility tables; a short summary here should not be used to self-certify medical fitness.

Primary authority: Indian Air Force 66-page AFCAT 01/2027 official notification. The IAF news directory dated 11 November 2026 links this specific file. The portal is afcat.edcil.co.in; do not use an older AFCAT application domain merely because it appears in recycled recruitment summaries.

Officer CommissionAFCAT / NCC Special Entry / GATE Score EntryPC And SSC Officer Entry; January 2028 CoursesOnsiteDefence

Sarkari Sapna

Post-wise Vacancies

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AFCAT-FLYING36 vacancies

Flying Branch — AFCAT

Qualification: Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, followed by a recognised three-year graduation in any discipline, or four-year BE/BTech, or specified AMIE/Aeronautical Society Sections A and B qualification. The notification gives no blanket numeric graduation percentage in para 5.3.1.

Age: 20–24 years

Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Men PC: 0Men SSC: 28Women PC: 0Women SSC: 8

Educational qualification

Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, followed by a recognised three-year graduation in any discipline, or four-year BE/BTech, or specified AMIE/Aeronautical Society Sections A and B qualification. The notification gives no blanket numeric graduation percentage in para 5.3.1.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No mandatory work-experience tenure is published for this entry; eligibility depends on qualification, age, entry route and medical requirements. An eligible GATE score is required for GATE route.

Age relaxation

Description: Valid current DGCA India CPL may raise Flying upper age to 26. No other numerical age relaxation schedule is supplied for general recruitment; follow the source notification.

Job location

India

Skills

Officer aptitude and leadershipBranch-specific education and capabilityMedical and physical standardsEnglish comprehension and reasoning

Post description

AFCAT — Flying Branch: 36 seats

AFCAT 01/2027 | SSC only | Official first-page vacancy split.

Allocation	Vacancies
Men — Permanent Commission (PC)	0
Women — Permanent Commission (PC)	0
Men — Short Service Commission (SSC)	28
Women — Short Service Commission (SSC)	8
Total for this exact row	36

Who can apply

Branch-specific educational route: Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, followed by a recognised three-year graduation in any discipline, or four-year BE/BTech, or specified AMIE/Aeronautical Society Sections A and B qualification. The notification gives no blanket numeric graduation percentage in para 5.3.1.

Age measured at 1 January 2028: Flying 20–24, born 2 Jan 2004–1 Jan 2008; valid current DGCA India CPL gives upper limit 26, born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008. All candidates must be Indian citizens and unmarried at training commencement. Requirements for the specific commission and entry channel apply. The notification expressly does not allow a Diploma in place of 10+2.

Work, training and pay

Flying Branch SSC officers undertake flying training and operational aviation duties. Selection additionally requires the once-in-a-lifetime CPSS and the Flying medical standard. On commissioning, the notified Flying Officer scale is Defence Pay Matrix Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic, plus ₹15,500 MSP and eligible allowances. While undergoing training a flight cadet receives ₹56,100 per month; the training stipend should not be described as the post-commission take-home pay.

Entry and selection

AFCAT entry is subject to the CBT cutoff followed by AFSB and medical assessment. Candidate selects branch/commission preferences subject to eligibility. Flying candidates must additionally meet CPSS and Flying-specific medical and vision standards; an earlier CPSS/PABT failure disqualifies the Flying route.

Important applicant instructions

The exact notified list of engineering degrees, if relevant, is in paragraph 5.3.2 of the official 66-page PDF. Only the officially declared 36 seats are included for this entry/branch combination; figures should not be added again for NCC or overlapping reservations. Applications close 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM IST. The final vacancy and commission allocation may change in IAF's discretion.

Duties

Flying Branch SSC officers undertake flying training and operational aviation duties. Selection additionally requires the once-in-a-lifetime CPSS and the Flying medical standard.

Responsibilities

Flying Branch SSC officers undertake flying training and operational aviation duties. Selection additionally requires the once-in-a-lifetime CPSS and the Flying medical standard.

Post-specific instructions

Select the correct AFCAT, NCC or GATE entry channel and branch preferences as actually eligible.
Apply by 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM IST through the official AFCAT portal.
Check age as on 1 January 2028 and the required 10+2 subject pattern.
Check accepted university/engineering discipline against the original 66-page notification.
Ensure documents and medical standards match the branch, and do not treat a paper pass as automatic final selection.

Reservation note

Entry=AFCAT; allocation by gender and commission: M-PC 0, W-PC 0, M-SSC 28, W-SSC 8. Not a caste-category roster. NCC proportional allocation and the LLB-earmarked two Non-Tech positions must not be added as separate vacancies.

Selection stages for this post

Online Application & Entry-Route SelectionAFCAT 01/2027 Computer-Based ExaminationAFSB Stage I — OIR And PPDT ScreeningAFSB Stage II — Psychology, Group Tasks And InterviewCPSS — Flying Branch OnlyMedical Examination And Original Document VerificationFinal Branch-Wise Merit And Training Allotment

AFCAT-AE-L88 vacancies

Aeronautical Engineer — Electronics AE(L) — AFCAT

Qualification: Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, plus MSc Electronics with BSc Physics, or an eligible four-year engineering/technology or integrated master’s programme, or recognised membership examinations in one of 94 explicitly listed AE(L) disciplines. GATE Score Entry additionally requires BE/BTech in an eligible discipline and a valid qualifying GATE paper/score.

Age: 20–26 years

Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Men PC: 5Men SSC: 54Women PC: 2Women SSC: 27

Educational qualification

Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, plus MSc Electronics with BSc Physics, or an eligible four-year engineering/technology or integrated master’s programme, or recognised membership examinations in one of 94 explicitly listed AE(L) disciplines. GATE Score Entry additionally requires BE/BTech in an eligible discipline and a valid qualifying GATE paper/score.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No mandatory work-experience tenure is published for this entry; eligibility depends on qualification, age, entry route and medical requirements. An eligible GATE score is required for GATE route.

Age relaxation

Description: Valid current DGCA India CPL may raise Flying upper age to 26. No other numerical age relaxation schedule is supplied for general recruitment; follow the source notification.

Job location

India

Skills

Officer aptitude and leadershipBranch-specific education and capabilityMedical and physical standardsEnglish comprehension and reasoning

Post description

AFCAT — Aeronautical Engineer — Electronics AE(L): 88 seats

AFCAT 01/2027 | PC and SSC where row has a positive allotment | Official first-page vacancy split.

Allocation	Vacancies
Men — Permanent Commission (PC)	5
Women — Permanent Commission (PC)	2
Men — Short Service Commission (SSC)	54
Women — Short Service Commission (SSC)	27
Total for this exact row	88

Who can apply

Branch-specific educational route: Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, plus MSc Electronics with BSc Physics, or an eligible four-year engineering/technology or integrated master’s programme, or recognised membership examinations in one of 94 explicitly listed AE(L) disciplines. GATE Score Entry additionally requires BE/BTech in an eligible discipline and a valid qualifying GATE paper/score.

Age measured at 1 January 2028: Ground Duty 20–26, born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008. All candidates must be Indian citizens and unmarried at training commencement. Requirements for the specific commission and entry channel apply. The notification expressly does not allow a Diploma in place of 10+2.

Work, training and pay

Electronics, avionics, communication, electrical, computing and related technical systems. The exact technical discipline list in paragraphs 5.3.2.1.1–94 controls eligibility. On commissioning, the notified Flying Officer scale is Defence Pay Matrix Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic, plus ₹15,500 MSP and eligible allowances. While undergoing training a flight cadet receives ₹56,100 per month; the training stipend should not be described as the post-commission take-home pay.

Entry and selection

AFCAT entry is subject to the CBT cutoff followed by AFSB and medical assessment. Candidate selects branch/commission preferences subject to eligibility. All shortlisted candidates undergo AFSB Stage I (OIR and PPDT), Stage II psychological/group/interview testing, original document scrutiny, and branch-specific medical assessment.

Important applicant instructions

The exact notified list of engineering degrees, if relevant, is in paragraph 5.3.2 of the official 66-page PDF. Only the officially declared 88 seats are included for this entry/branch combination; figures should not be added again for NCC or overlapping reservations. Applications close 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM IST. The final vacancy and commission allocation may change in IAF's discretion.

Duties

Electronics, avionics, communication, electrical, computing and related technical systems. The exact technical discipline list in paragraphs 5.3.2.1.1–94 controls eligibility.

Responsibilities

Electronics, avionics, communication, electrical, computing and related technical systems. The exact technical discipline list in paragraphs 5.3.2.1.1–94 controls eligibility.

Post-specific instructions

Select the correct AFCAT, NCC or GATE entry channel and branch preferences as actually eligible.
Apply by 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM IST through the official AFCAT portal.
Check age as on 1 January 2028 and the required 10+2 subject pattern.
Check accepted university/engineering discipline against the original 66-page notification.
Ensure documents and medical standards match the branch, and do not treat a paper pass as automatic final selection.

Reservation note

Entry=AFCAT; allocation by gender and commission: M-PC 5, W-PC 2, M-SSC 54, W-SSC 27. Not a caste-category roster. NCC proportional allocation and the LLB-earmarked two Non-Tech positions must not be added as separate vacancies.

Selection stages for this post

Online Application & Entry-Route SelectionAFCAT 01/2027 Computer-Based ExaminationAFSB Stage I — OIR And PPDT ScreeningAFSB Stage II — Psychology, Group Tasks And InterviewMedical Examination And Original Document VerificationFinal Branch-Wise Merit And Training Allotment

AFCAT-AE-M36 vacancies

Aeronautical Engineer — Mechanical AE(M) — AFCAT

Qualification: Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, plus four-year engineering/technology degree or integrated engineering/technology postgraduate course or specified membership examination in one of 39 listed AE(M) disciplines. GATE Score Entry additionally requires an eligible BE/BTech degree and a qualifying GATE paper.

Age: 20–26 years

Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Men PC: 8Men SSC: 18Women PC: 2Women SSC: 8

Educational qualification

Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, plus four-year engineering/technology degree or integrated engineering/technology postgraduate course or specified membership examination in one of 39 listed AE(M) disciplines. GATE Score Entry additionally requires an eligible BE/BTech degree and a qualifying GATE paper.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No mandatory work-experience tenure is published for this entry; eligibility depends on qualification, age, entry route and medical requirements. An eligible GATE score is required for GATE route.

Age relaxation

Description: Valid current DGCA India CPL may raise Flying upper age to 26. No other numerical age relaxation schedule is supplied for general recruitment; follow the source notification.

Job location

India

Skills

Officer aptitude and leadershipBranch-specific education and capabilityMedical and physical standardsEnglish comprehension and reasoning

Post description

AFCAT — Aeronautical Engineer — Mechanical AE(M): 36 seats

AFCAT 01/2027 | PC and SSC where row has a positive allotment | Official first-page vacancy split.

Allocation	Vacancies
Men — Permanent Commission (PC)	8
Women — Permanent Commission (PC)	2
Men — Short Service Commission (SSC)	18
Women — Short Service Commission (SSC)	8
Total for this exact row	36

Who can apply

Branch-specific educational route: Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, plus four-year engineering/technology degree or integrated engineering/technology postgraduate course or specified membership examination in one of 39 listed AE(M) disciplines. GATE Score Entry additionally requires an eligible BE/BTech degree and a qualifying GATE paper.

Age measured at 1 January 2028: Ground Duty 20–26, born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008. All candidates must be Indian citizens and unmarried at training commencement. Requirements for the specific commission and entry channel apply. The notification expressly does not allow a Diploma in place of 10+2.

Work, training and pay

Aeronautical mechanical, manufacturing, industrial and aircraft-support engineering work. Eligibility follows the 39 precisely named AE(M) disciplines. On commissioning, the notified Flying Officer scale is Defence Pay Matrix Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic, plus ₹15,500 MSP and eligible allowances. While undergoing training a flight cadet receives ₹56,100 per month; the training stipend should not be described as the post-commission take-home pay.

Entry and selection

AFCAT entry is subject to the CBT cutoff followed by AFSB and medical assessment. Candidate selects branch/commission preferences subject to eligibility. All shortlisted candidates undergo AFSB Stage I (OIR and PPDT), Stage II psychological/group/interview testing, original document scrutiny, and branch-specific medical assessment.

Important applicant instructions

The exact notified list of engineering degrees, if relevant, is in paragraph 5.3.2 of the official 66-page PDF. Only the officially declared 36 seats are included for this entry/branch combination; figures should not be added again for NCC or overlapping reservations. Applications close 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM IST. The final vacancy and commission allocation may change in IAF's discretion.

Duties

Aeronautical mechanical, manufacturing, industrial and aircraft-support engineering work. Eligibility follows the 39 precisely named AE(M) disciplines.

Responsibilities

Aeronautical mechanical, manufacturing, industrial and aircraft-support engineering work. Eligibility follows the 39 precisely named AE(M) disciplines.

Post-specific instructions

Select the correct AFCAT, NCC or GATE entry channel and branch preferences as actually eligible.
Apply by 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM IST through the official AFCAT portal.
Check age as on 1 January 2028 and the required 10+2 subject pattern.
Check accepted university/engineering discipline against the original 66-page notification.
Ensure documents and medical standards match the branch, and do not treat a paper pass as automatic final selection.

Reservation note

Entry=AFCAT; allocation by gender and commission: M-PC 8, W-PC 2, M-SSC 18, W-SSC 8. Not a caste-category roster. NCC proportional allocation and the LLB-earmarked two Non-Tech positions must not be added as separate vacancies.

Selection stages for this post

Online Application & Entry-Route SelectionAFCAT 01/2027 Computer-Based ExaminationAFSB Stage I — OIR And PPDT ScreeningAFSB Stage II — Psychology, Group Tasks And InterviewMedical Examination And Original Document VerificationFinal Branch-Wise Merit And Training Allotment

AFCAT-WEAPON-SYSTEMS30 vacancies

Weapon Systems Branch — AFCAT

Qualification: Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 and a recognised three-year graduate degree in any discipline or four-year BE/BTech, as published for the Weapon Systems branch.

Age: 20–26 years

Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Men PC: 0Men SSC: 25Women PC: 0Women SSC: 5

Educational qualification

Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 and a recognised three-year graduate degree in any discipline or four-year BE/BTech, as published for the Weapon Systems branch.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No mandatory work-experience tenure is published for this entry; eligibility depends on qualification, age, entry route and medical requirements. An eligible GATE score is required for GATE route.

Age relaxation

Description: Valid current DGCA India CPL may raise Flying upper age to 26. No other numerical age relaxation schedule is supplied for general recruitment; follow the source notification.

Job location

India

Skills

Officer aptitude and leadershipBranch-specific education and capabilityMedical and physical standardsEnglish comprehension and reasoning

Post description

AFCAT — Weapon Systems Branch: 30 seats

AFCAT 01/2027 | PC and SSC where row has a positive allotment | Official first-page vacancy split.

Allocation	Vacancies
Men — Permanent Commission (PC)	0
Women — Permanent Commission (PC)	0
Men — Short Service Commission (SSC)	25
Women — Short Service Commission (SSC)	5
Total for this exact row	30

Who can apply

Branch-specific educational route: Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 and a recognised three-year graduate degree in any discipline or four-year BE/BTech, as published for the Weapon Systems branch.

Age measured at 1 January 2028: Ground Duty 20–26, born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008. All candidates must be Indian citizens and unmarried at training commencement. Requirements for the specific commission and entry channel apply. The notification expressly does not allow a Diploma in place of 10+2.

Work, training and pay

Weapon systems training and branch-specific operational duties; candidates may undergo flying training depending on IAF organisational requirements. On commissioning, the notified Flying Officer scale is Defence Pay Matrix Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic, plus ₹15,500 MSP and eligible allowances. While undergoing training a flight cadet receives ₹56,100 per month; the training stipend should not be described as the post-commission take-home pay.

Entry and selection

AFCAT entry is subject to the CBT cutoff followed by AFSB and medical assessment. Candidate selects branch/commission preferences subject to eligibility. All shortlisted candidates undergo AFSB Stage I (OIR and PPDT), Stage II psychological/group/interview testing, original document scrutiny, and branch-specific medical assessment.

Important applicant instructions

The exact notified list of engineering degrees, if relevant, is in paragraph 5.3.2 of the official 66-page PDF. Only the officially declared 30 seats are included for this entry/branch combination; figures should not be added again for NCC or overlapping reservations. Applications close 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM IST. The final vacancy and commission allocation may change in IAF's discretion.

Duties

Weapon systems training and branch-specific operational duties; candidates may undergo flying training depending on IAF organisational requirements.

Responsibilities

Weapon systems training and branch-specific operational duties; candidates may undergo flying training depending on IAF organisational requirements.

Post-specific instructions

Select the correct AFCAT, NCC or GATE entry channel and branch preferences as actually eligible.
Apply by 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM IST through the official AFCAT portal.
Check age as on 1 January 2028 and the required 10+2 subject pattern.
Check accepted university/engineering discipline against the original 66-page notification.
Ensure documents and medical standards match the branch, and do not treat a paper pass as automatic final selection.

Reservation note

Entry=AFCAT; allocation by gender and commission: M-PC 0, W-PC 0, M-SSC 25, W-SSC 5. Not a caste-category roster. NCC proportional allocation and the LLB-earmarked two Non-Tech positions must not be added as separate vacancies.

Selection stages for this post

Online Application & Entry-Route SelectionAFCAT 01/2027 Computer-Based ExaminationAFSB Stage I — OIR And PPDT ScreeningAFSB Stage II — Psychology, Group Tasks And InterviewMedical Examination And Original Document VerificationFinal Branch-Wise Merit And Training Allotment

AFCAT-ADMIN53 vacancies

Administration Branch — AFCAT

Qualification: 12th passed under the 10+2 pattern and a recognised graduation of at least three years in any discipline, or the specified equivalent professional Sections A and B examination.

Age: 20–26 years

Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Men PC: 1Men SSC: 34Women PC: 1Women SSC: 17

Educational qualification

12th passed under the 10+2 pattern and a recognised graduation of at least three years in any discipline, or the specified equivalent professional Sections A and B examination.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No mandatory work-experience tenure is published for this entry; eligibility depends on qualification, age, entry route and medical requirements. An eligible GATE score is required for GATE route.

Age relaxation

Description: Valid current DGCA India CPL may raise Flying upper age to 26. No other numerical age relaxation schedule is supplied for general recruitment; follow the source notification.

Job location

India

Skills

Officer aptitude and leadershipBranch-specific education and capabilityMedical and physical standardsEnglish comprehension and reasoning

Post description

AFCAT — Administration Branch: 53 seats

AFCAT 01/2027 | PC and SSC where row has a positive allotment | Official first-page vacancy split.

Allocation	Vacancies
Men — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Women — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Men — Short Service Commission (SSC)	34
Women — Short Service Commission (SSC)	17
Total for this exact row	53

Who can apply

Branch-specific educational route: 12th passed under the 10+2 pattern and a recognised graduation of at least three years in any discipline, or the specified equivalent professional Sections A and B examination.

Age measured at 1 January 2028: Ground Duty 20–26, born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008. All candidates must be Indian citizens and unmarried at training commencement. Requirements for the specific commission and entry channel apply. The notification expressly does not allow a Diploma in place of 10+2.

Work, training and pay

Officer responsibilities in unit and service administration, staffing and logistical planning; final duties follow branch allocation. On commissioning, the notified Flying Officer scale is Defence Pay Matrix Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic, plus ₹15,500 MSP and eligible allowances. While undergoing training a flight cadet receives ₹56,100 per month; the training stipend should not be described as the post-commission take-home pay.

Entry and selection

AFCAT entry is subject to the CBT cutoff followed by AFSB and medical assessment. Candidate selects branch/commission preferences subject to eligibility. All shortlisted candidates undergo AFSB Stage I (OIR and PPDT), Stage II psychological/group/interview testing, original document scrutiny, and branch-specific medical assessment.

Important applicant instructions

The exact notified list of engineering degrees, if relevant, is in paragraph 5.3.2 of the official 66-page PDF. Only the officially declared 53 seats are included for this entry/branch combination; figures should not be added again for NCC or overlapping reservations. Applications close 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM IST. The final vacancy and commission allocation may change in IAF's discretion.

Duties

Officer responsibilities in unit and service administration, staffing and logistical planning; final duties follow branch allocation.

Responsibilities

Officer responsibilities in unit and service administration, staffing and logistical planning; final duties follow branch allocation.

Post-specific instructions

Select the correct AFCAT, NCC or GATE entry channel and branch preferences as actually eligible.
Apply by 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM IST through the official AFCAT portal.
Check age as on 1 January 2028 and the required 10+2 subject pattern.
Check accepted university/engineering discipline against the original 66-page notification.
Ensure documents and medical standards match the branch, and do not treat a paper pass as automatic final selection.

Reservation note

Entry=AFCAT; allocation by gender and commission: M-PC 1, W-PC 1, M-SSC 34, W-SSC 17. Not a caste-category roster. NCC proportional allocation and the LLB-earmarked two Non-Tech positions must not be added as separate vacancies.

Selection stages for this post

Online Application & Entry-Route SelectionAFCAT 01/2027 Computer-Based ExaminationAFSB Stage I — OIR And PPDT ScreeningAFSB Stage II — Psychology, Group Tasks And InterviewMedical Examination And Original Document VerificationFinal Branch-Wise Merit And Training Allotment

AFCAT-LOGISTICS11 vacancies

Logistics Branch — AFCAT

Qualification: 12th passed under the 10+2 pattern and a recognised graduation of at least three years in any discipline, or the specified equivalent professional Sections A and B examination.

Age: 20–26 years

Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Men PC: 1Men SSC: 6Women PC: 1Women SSC: 3

Educational qualification

12th passed under the 10+2 pattern and a recognised graduation of at least three years in any discipline, or the specified equivalent professional Sections A and B examination.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No mandatory work-experience tenure is published for this entry; eligibility depends on qualification, age, entry route and medical requirements. An eligible GATE score is required for GATE route.

Age relaxation

Description: Valid current DGCA India CPL may raise Flying upper age to 26. No other numerical age relaxation schedule is supplied for general recruitment; follow the source notification.

Job location

India

Skills

Officer aptitude and leadershipBranch-specific education and capabilityMedical and physical standardsEnglish comprehension and reasoning

Post description

AFCAT — Logistics Branch: 11 seats

AFCAT 01/2027 | PC and SSC where row has a positive allotment | Official first-page vacancy split.

Allocation	Vacancies
Men — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Women — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Men — Short Service Commission (SSC)	6
Women — Short Service Commission (SSC)	3
Total for this exact row	11

Who can apply

Branch-specific educational route: 12th passed under the 10+2 pattern and a recognised graduation of at least three years in any discipline, or the specified equivalent professional Sections A and B examination.

Age measured at 1 January 2028: Ground Duty 20–26, born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008. All candidates must be Indian citizens and unmarried at training commencement. Requirements for the specific commission and entry channel apply. The notification expressly does not allow a Diploma in place of 10+2.

Work, training and pay

Support to material management, supply chains and unit logistics subject to commissioned branch allocation. On commissioning, the notified Flying Officer scale is Defence Pay Matrix Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic, plus ₹15,500 MSP and eligible allowances. While undergoing training a flight cadet receives ₹56,100 per month; the training stipend should not be described as the post-commission take-home pay.

Entry and selection

AFCAT entry is subject to the CBT cutoff followed by AFSB and medical assessment. Candidate selects branch/commission preferences subject to eligibility. All shortlisted candidates undergo AFSB Stage I (OIR and PPDT), Stage II psychological/group/interview testing, original document scrutiny, and branch-specific medical assessment.

Important applicant instructions

The exact notified list of engineering degrees, if relevant, is in paragraph 5.3.2 of the official 66-page PDF. Only the officially declared 11 seats are included for this entry/branch combination; figures should not be added again for NCC or overlapping reservations. Applications close 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM IST. The final vacancy and commission allocation may change in IAF's discretion.

Duties

Support to material management, supply chains and unit logistics subject to commissioned branch allocation.

Responsibilities

Support to material management, supply chains and unit logistics subject to commissioned branch allocation.

Post-specific instructions

Select the correct AFCAT, NCC or GATE entry channel and branch preferences as actually eligible.
Apply by 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM IST through the official AFCAT portal.
Check age as on 1 January 2028 and the required 10+2 subject pattern.
Check accepted university/engineering discipline against the original 66-page notification.
Ensure documents and medical standards match the branch, and do not treat a paper pass as automatic final selection.

Reservation note

Entry=AFCAT; allocation by gender and commission: M-PC 1, W-PC 1, M-SSC 6, W-SSC 3. Not a caste-category roster. NCC proportional allocation and the LLB-earmarked two Non-Tech positions must not be added as separate vacancies.

Selection stages for this post

Online Application & Entry-Route SelectionAFCAT 01/2027 Computer-Based ExaminationAFSB Stage I — OIR And PPDT ScreeningAFSB Stage II — Psychology, Group Tasks And InterviewMedical Examination And Original Document VerificationFinal Branch-Wise Merit And Training Allotment

AFCAT-ACCOUNTS8 vacancies

Accounts Branch — AFCAT

Qualification: 12th passed under the 10+2 pattern and BCom, or BBA/BMS/BBS with Finance specialisation, or recognised CA/CMA/CS/CFA, or BSc with Finance specialisation, as stated in para 5.3.3.3.

Age: 20–26 years

Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Men PC: 1Men SSC: 3Women PC: 1Women SSC: 3

Educational qualification

12th passed under the 10+2 pattern and BCom, or BBA/BMS/BBS with Finance specialisation, or recognised CA/CMA/CS/CFA, or BSc with Finance specialisation, as stated in para 5.3.3.3.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No mandatory work-experience tenure is published for this entry; eligibility depends on qualification, age, entry route and medical requirements. An eligible GATE score is required for GATE route.

Age relaxation

Description: Valid current DGCA India CPL may raise Flying upper age to 26. No other numerical age relaxation schedule is supplied for general recruitment; follow the source notification.

Job location

India

Skills

Officer aptitude and leadershipBranch-specific education and capabilityMedical and physical standardsEnglish comprehension and reasoning

Post description

AFCAT — Accounts Branch: 8 seats

AFCAT 01/2027 | PC and SSC where row has a positive allotment | Official first-page vacancy split.

Allocation	Vacancies
Men — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Women — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Men — Short Service Commission (SSC)	3
Women — Short Service Commission (SSC)	3
Total for this exact row	8

Who can apply

Branch-specific educational route: 12th passed under the 10+2 pattern and BCom, or BBA/BMS/BBS with Finance specialisation, or recognised CA/CMA/CS/CFA, or BSc with Finance specialisation, as stated in para 5.3.3.3.

Age measured at 1 January 2028: Ground Duty 20–26, born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008. All candidates must be Indian citizens and unmarried at training commencement. Requirements for the specific commission and entry channel apply. The notification expressly does not allow a Diploma in place of 10+2.

Work, training and pay

Financial accounts and finance-related service work within Air Force establishments; commission and posting determined by IAF. On commissioning, the notified Flying Officer scale is Defence Pay Matrix Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic, plus ₹15,500 MSP and eligible allowances. While undergoing training a flight cadet receives ₹56,100 per month; the training stipend should not be described as the post-commission take-home pay.

Entry and selection

AFCAT entry is subject to the CBT cutoff followed by AFSB and medical assessment. Candidate selects branch/commission preferences subject to eligibility. All shortlisted candidates undergo AFSB Stage I (OIR and PPDT), Stage II psychological/group/interview testing, original document scrutiny, and branch-specific medical assessment.

Important applicant instructions

The exact notified list of engineering degrees, if relevant, is in paragraph 5.3.2 of the official 66-page PDF. Only the officially declared 8 seats are included for this entry/branch combination; figures should not be added again for NCC or overlapping reservations. Applications close 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM IST. The final vacancy and commission allocation may change in IAF's discretion.

Duties

Financial accounts and finance-related service work within Air Force establishments; commission and posting determined by IAF.

Responsibilities

Financial accounts and finance-related service work within Air Force establishments; commission and posting determined by IAF.

Post-specific instructions

Select the correct AFCAT, NCC or GATE entry channel and branch preferences as actually eligible.
Apply by 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM IST through the official AFCAT portal.
Check age as on 1 January 2028 and the required 10+2 subject pattern.
Check accepted university/engineering discipline against the original 66-page notification.
Ensure documents and medical standards match the branch, and do not treat a paper pass as automatic final selection.

Reservation note

Entry=AFCAT; allocation by gender and commission: M-PC 1, W-PC 1, M-SSC 3, W-SSC 3. Not a caste-category roster. NCC proportional allocation and the LLB-earmarked two Non-Tech positions must not be added as separate vacancies.

Selection stages for this post

Online Application & Entry-Route SelectionAFCAT 01/2027 Computer-Based ExaminationAFSB Stage I — OIR And PPDT ScreeningAFSB Stage II — Psychology, Group Tasks And InterviewMedical Examination And Original Document VerificationFinal Branch-Wise Merit And Training Allotment

AFCAT-EDUCATION4 vacancies

Education Branch — AFCAT

Qualification: 10+2 plus recognised postgraduate degree in any discipline, including eligible integrated single-degree PG courses, and graduation in any discipline as specified in para 5.3.3.4.

Age: 20–26 years

Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Men PC: 1Men SSC: 1Women PC: 1Women SSC: 1

Educational qualification

10+2 plus recognised postgraduate degree in any discipline, including eligible integrated single-degree PG courses, and graduation in any discipline as specified in para 5.3.3.4.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No mandatory work-experience tenure is published for this entry; eligibility depends on qualification, age, entry route and medical requirements. An eligible GATE score is required for GATE route.

Age relaxation

Description: Valid current DGCA India CPL may raise Flying upper age to 26. No other numerical age relaxation schedule is supplied for general recruitment; follow the source notification.

Job location

India

Skills

Officer aptitude and leadershipBranch-specific education and capabilityMedical and physical standardsEnglish comprehension and reasoning

Post description

AFCAT — Education Branch: 4 seats

AFCAT 01/2027 | PC and SSC where row has a positive allotment | Official first-page vacancy split.

Allocation	Vacancies
Men — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Women — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Men — Short Service Commission (SSC)	1
Women — Short Service Commission (SSC)	1
Total for this exact row	4

Who can apply

Branch-specific educational route: 10+2 plus recognised postgraduate degree in any discipline, including eligible integrated single-degree PG courses, and graduation in any discipline as specified in para 5.3.3.4.

Age measured at 1 January 2028: Ground Duty 20–26, born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008. All candidates must be Indian citizens and unmarried at training commencement. Requirements for the specific commission and entry channel apply. The notification expressly does not allow a Diploma in place of 10+2.

Work, training and pay

Education-related commissioned duties, training and academic support according to official branch allocation. On commissioning, the notified Flying Officer scale is Defence Pay Matrix Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic, plus ₹15,500 MSP and eligible allowances. While undergoing training a flight cadet receives ₹56,100 per month; the training stipend should not be described as the post-commission take-home pay.

Entry and selection

AFCAT entry is subject to the CBT cutoff followed by AFSB and medical assessment. Candidate selects branch/commission preferences subject to eligibility. All shortlisted candidates undergo AFSB Stage I (OIR and PPDT), Stage II psychological/group/interview testing, original document scrutiny, and branch-specific medical assessment.

Important applicant instructions

The exact notified list of engineering degrees, if relevant, is in paragraph 5.3.2 of the official 66-page PDF. Only the officially declared 4 seats are included for this entry/branch combination; figures should not be added again for NCC or overlapping reservations. Applications close 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM IST. The final vacancy and commission allocation may change in IAF's discretion.

Duties

Education-related commissioned duties, training and academic support according to official branch allocation.

Responsibilities

Education-related commissioned duties, training and academic support according to official branch allocation.

Post-specific instructions

Select the correct AFCAT, NCC or GATE entry channel and branch preferences as actually eligible.
Apply by 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM IST through the official AFCAT portal.
Check age as on 1 January 2028 and the required 10+2 subject pattern.
Check accepted university/engineering discipline against the original 66-page notification.
Ensure documents and medical standards match the branch, and do not treat a paper pass as automatic final selection.

Reservation note

Entry=AFCAT; allocation by gender and commission: M-PC 1, W-PC 1, M-SSC 1, W-SSC 1. Not a caste-category roster. NCC proportional allocation and the LLB-earmarked two Non-Tech positions must not be added as separate vacancies.

Selection stages for this post

Online Application & Entry-Route SelectionAFCAT 01/2027 Computer-Based ExaminationAFSB Stage I — OIR And PPDT ScreeningAFSB Stage II — Psychology, Group Tasks And InterviewMedical Examination And Original Document VerificationFinal Branch-Wise Merit And Training Allotment

AFCAT-METEOROLOGY2 vacancies

Meteorology Branch — AFCAT

Qualification: 10+2 and BSc with Physics and Mathematics or a four-year Engineering/Technology graduation in one of the notification’s specified disciplines (para 5.3.3.5).

Age: 20–26 years

Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Men PC: 1Men SSC: 0Women PC: 1Women SSC: 0

Educational qualification

10+2 and BSc with Physics and Mathematics or a four-year Engineering/Technology graduation in one of the notification’s specified disciplines (para 5.3.3.5).

Experience

Required: No · Description: No mandatory work-experience tenure is published for this entry; eligibility depends on qualification, age, entry route and medical requirements. An eligible GATE score is required for GATE route.

Age relaxation

Description: Valid current DGCA India CPL may raise Flying upper age to 26. No other numerical age relaxation schedule is supplied for general recruitment; follow the source notification.

Job location

India

Skills

Officer aptitude and leadershipBranch-specific education and capabilityMedical and physical standardsEnglish comprehension and reasoning

Post description

AFCAT — Meteorology Branch: 2 seats

AFCAT 01/2027 | PC and SSC where row has a positive allotment | Official first-page vacancy split.

Allocation	Vacancies
Men — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Women — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Men — Short Service Commission (SSC)	0
Women — Short Service Commission (SSC)	0
Total for this exact row	2

Who can apply

Branch-specific educational route: 10+2 and BSc with Physics and Mathematics or a four-year Engineering/Technology graduation in one of the notification’s specified disciplines (para 5.3.3.5).

Age measured at 1 January 2028: Ground Duty 20–26, born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008. All candidates must be Indian citizens and unmarried at training commencement. Requirements for the specific commission and entry channel apply. The notification expressly does not allow a Diploma in place of 10+2.

Work, training and pay

Meteorological services and aviation weather support under the IAF branch allocation. On commissioning, the notified Flying Officer scale is Defence Pay Matrix Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic, plus ₹15,500 MSP and eligible allowances. While undergoing training a flight cadet receives ₹56,100 per month; the training stipend should not be described as the post-commission take-home pay.

Entry and selection

AFCAT entry is subject to the CBT cutoff followed by AFSB and medical assessment. Candidate selects branch/commission preferences subject to eligibility. All shortlisted candidates undergo AFSB Stage I (OIR and PPDT), Stage II psychological/group/interview testing, original document scrutiny, and branch-specific medical assessment.

Important applicant instructions

The exact notified list of engineering degrees, if relevant, is in paragraph 5.3.2 of the official 66-page PDF. Only the officially declared 2 seats are included for this entry/branch combination; figures should not be added again for NCC or overlapping reservations. Applications close 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM IST. The final vacancy and commission allocation may change in IAF's discretion.

Duties

Meteorological services and aviation weather support under the IAF branch allocation.

Responsibilities

Meteorological services and aviation weather support under the IAF branch allocation.

Post-specific instructions

Select the correct AFCAT, NCC or GATE entry channel and branch preferences as actually eligible.
Apply by 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM IST through the official AFCAT portal.
Check age as on 1 January 2028 and the required 10+2 subject pattern.
Check accepted university/engineering discipline against the original 66-page notification.
Ensure documents and medical standards match the branch, and do not treat a paper pass as automatic final selection.

Reservation note

Entry=AFCAT; allocation by gender and commission: M-PC 1, W-PC 1, M-SSC 0, W-SSC 0. Not a caste-category roster. NCC proportional allocation and the LLB-earmarked two Non-Tech positions must not be added as separate vacancies.

Selection stages for this post

Online Application & Entry-Route SelectionAFCAT 01/2027 Computer-Based ExaminationAFSB Stage I — OIR And PPDT ScreeningAFSB Stage II — Psychology, Group Tasks And InterviewMedical Examination And Original Document VerificationFinal Branch-Wise Merit And Training Allotment

GATE-AE-L11 vacancies

Aeronautical Engineer — Electronics AE(L) — GATE Score Entry

Qualification: GATE Score Entry requires a completed four-year BE/BTech degree in one of the officially eligible 94 AE(L) disciplines, Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, and a qualifying GATE score in one of the separately prescribed papers with a result declared between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2027. An MSc-only or integrated-degree-only alternative listed under AFCAT Technical must not be substituted for the explicit GATE BE/BTech route.

Age: 20–26 years

Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Men PC: 1Men SSC: 6Women PC: 1Women SSC: 3

Educational qualification

GATE Score Entry requires a completed four-year BE/BTech degree in one of the officially eligible 94 AE(L) disciplines, Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, and a qualifying GATE score in one of the separately prescribed papers with a result declared between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2027. An MSc-only or integrated-degree-only alternative listed under AFCAT Technical must not be substituted for the explicit GATE BE/BTech route.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No mandatory work-experience tenure is published for this entry; eligibility depends on qualification, age, entry route and medical requirements. An eligible GATE score is required for GATE route.

Age relaxation

Description: Valid current DGCA India CPL may raise Flying upper age to 26. No other numerical age relaxation schedule is supplied for general recruitment; follow the source notification.

Job location

India

Skills

Officer aptitude and leadershipBranch-specific education and capabilityMedical and physical standardsValid relevant GATE score and technical discipline

Post description

GATE Score Entry — Aeronautical Engineer — Electronics AE(L): 11 seats

AFCAT 01/2027 | PC and SSC where row has a positive allotment | Official first-page vacancy split.

Allocation	Vacancies
Men — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Women — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Men — Short Service Commission (SSC)	6
Women — Short Service Commission (SSC)	3
Total for this exact row	11

Who can apply

Branch-specific educational route: GATE Score Entry requires a completed four-year BE/BTech degree in one of the officially eligible 94 AE(L) disciplines, Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, and a qualifying GATE score in one of the separately prescribed papers with a result declared between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2027. An MSc-only or integrated-degree-only alternative listed under AFCAT Technical must not be substituted for the explicit GATE BE/BTech route.

Age measured at 1 January 2028: Ground Duty 20–26, born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008. All candidates must be Indian citizens and unmarried at training commencement. Requirements for the specific commission and entry channel apply. The notification expressly does not allow a Diploma in place of 10+2.

Work, training and pay

Electronics, avionics, communication, electrical, computing and related technical systems. The exact technical discipline list in paragraphs 5.3.2.1.1–94 controls eligibility. On commissioning, the notified Flying Officer scale is Defence Pay Matrix Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic, plus ₹15,500 MSP and eligible allowances. While undergoing training a flight cadet receives ₹56,100 per month; the training stipend should not be described as the post-commission take-home pay.

Entry and selection

GATE Score Entry: 16 separately numbered seats in total, with 11 AE(L) and 5 AE(M). Shortlisted GATE applicants directly enter AFSB; the official GATE scoring period is 1 Jan 2024–31 Dec 2027. All shortlisted candidates undergo AFSB Stage I (OIR and PPDT), Stage II psychological/group/interview testing, original document scrutiny, and branch-specific medical assessment.

Important applicant instructions

The exact notified list of engineering degrees, if relevant, is in paragraph 5.3.2 of the official 66-page PDF. Only the officially declared 11 seats are included for this entry/branch combination; figures should not be added again for NCC or overlapping reservations. Applications close 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM IST. The final vacancy and commission allocation may change in IAF's discretion.

Duties

Electronics, avionics, communication, electrical, computing and related technical systems. The exact technical discipline list in paragraphs 5.3.2.1.1–94 controls eligibility.

Responsibilities

Electronics, avionics, communication, electrical, computing and related technical systems. The exact technical discipline list in paragraphs 5.3.2.1.1–94 controls eligibility.

Post-specific instructions

Select the correct AFCAT, NCC or GATE entry channel and branch preferences as actually eligible.
Apply by 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM IST through the official AFCAT portal.
Check age as on 1 January 2028 and the required 10+2 subject pattern.
Check accepted university/engineering discipline against the original 66-page notification.
Ensure documents and medical standards match the branch, and do not treat a paper pass as automatic final selection.

Reservation note

Entry=GATE Score Entry; allocation by gender and commission: M-PC 1, W-PC 1, M-SSC 6, W-SSC 3. Not a caste-category roster. NCC proportional allocation and the LLB-earmarked two Non-Tech positions must not be added as separate vacancies.

Selection stages for this post

Online Application & Entry-Route SelectionNCC/GATE Direct AFSB ShortlistingAFSB Stage I — OIR And PPDT ScreeningAFSB Stage II — Psychology, Group Tasks And InterviewMedical Examination And Original Document VerificationFinal Branch-Wise Merit And Training Allotment

GATE-AE-M5 vacancies

Aeronautical Engineer — Mechanical AE(M) — GATE Score Entry

Qualification: GATE Score Entry requires a completed four-year BE/BTech degree in one of the officially eligible 39 AE(M) disciplines, Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, and a qualifying GATE score in one of the separately prescribed papers with a result declared between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2027. An MSc-only or integrated-degree-only alternative listed under AFCAT Technical must not be substituted for the explicit GATE BE/BTech route.

Age: 20–26 years

Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Men PC: 1Men SSC: 2Women PC: 1Women SSC: 1

Educational qualification

GATE Score Entry requires a completed four-year BE/BTech degree in one of the officially eligible 39 AE(M) disciplines, Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, and a qualifying GATE score in one of the separately prescribed papers with a result declared between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2027. An MSc-only or integrated-degree-only alternative listed under AFCAT Technical must not be substituted for the explicit GATE BE/BTech route.

Experience

Required: No · Description: No mandatory work-experience tenure is published for this entry; eligibility depends on qualification, age, entry route and medical requirements. An eligible GATE score is required for GATE route.

Age relaxation

Description: Valid current DGCA India CPL may raise Flying upper age to 26. No other numerical age relaxation schedule is supplied for general recruitment; follow the source notification.

Job location

India

Skills

Officer aptitude and leadershipBranch-specific education and capabilityMedical and physical standardsValid relevant GATE score and technical discipline

Post description

GATE Score Entry — Aeronautical Engineer — Mechanical AE(M): 5 seats

AFCAT 01/2027 | PC and SSC where row has a positive allotment | Official first-page vacancy split.

Allocation	Vacancies
Men — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Women — Permanent Commission (PC)	1
Men — Short Service Commission (SSC)	2
Women — Short Service Commission (SSC)	1
Total for this exact row	5

Who can apply

Branch-specific educational route: GATE Score Entry requires a completed four-year BE/BTech degree in one of the officially eligible 39 AE(M) disciplines, Physics and Mathematics at 10+2, and a qualifying GATE score in one of the separately prescribed papers with a result declared between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2027. An MSc-only or integrated-degree-only alternative listed under AFCAT Technical must not be substituted for the explicit GATE BE/BTech route.

Age measured at 1 January 2028: Ground Duty 20–26, born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008. All candidates must be Indian citizens and unmarried at training commencement. Requirements for the specific commission and entry channel apply. The notification expressly does not allow a Diploma in place of 10+2.

Work, training and pay

Aeronautical mechanical, manufacturing, industrial and aircraft-support engineering work. Eligibility follows the 39 precisely named AE(M) disciplines. On commissioning, the notified Flying Officer scale is Defence Pay Matrix Level 10, ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic, plus ₹15,500 MSP and eligible allowances. While undergoing training a flight cadet receives ₹56,100 per month; the training stipend should not be described as the post-commission take-home pay.

Entry and selection

GATE Score Entry: 16 separately numbered seats in total, with 11 AE(L) and 5 AE(M). Shortlisted GATE applicants directly enter AFSB; the official GATE scoring period is 1 Jan 2024–31 Dec 2027. All shortlisted candidates undergo AFSB Stage I (OIR and PPDT), Stage II psychological/group/interview testing, original document scrutiny, and branch-specific medical assessment.

Important applicant instructions

The exact notified list of engineering degrees, if relevant, is in paragraph 5.3.2 of the official 66-page PDF. Only the officially declared 5 seats are included for this entry/branch combination; figures should not be added again for NCC or overlapping reservations. Applications close 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM IST. The final vacancy and commission allocation may change in IAF's discretion.

Duties

Aeronautical mechanical, manufacturing, industrial and aircraft-support engineering work. Eligibility follows the 39 precisely named AE(M) disciplines.

Responsibilities

Aeronautical mechanical, manufacturing, industrial and aircraft-support engineering work. Eligibility follows the 39 precisely named AE(M) disciplines.

Post-specific instructions

Select the correct AFCAT, NCC or GATE entry channel and branch preferences as actually eligible.
Apply by 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM IST through the official AFCAT portal.
Check age as on 1 January 2028 and the required 10+2 subject pattern.
Check accepted university/engineering discipline against the original 66-page notification.
Ensure documents and medical standards match the branch, and do not treat a paper pass as automatic final selection.

Reservation note

Entry=GATE Score Entry; allocation by gender and commission: M-PC 1, W-PC 1, M-SSC 2, W-SSC 1. Not a caste-category roster. NCC proportional allocation and the LLB-earmarked two Non-Tech positions must not be added as separate vacancies.

Selection stages for this post

Online Application & Entry-Route SelectionNCC/GATE Direct AFSB ShortlistingAFSB Stage I — OIR And PPDT ScreeningAFSB Stage II — Psychology, Group Tasks And InterviewMedical Examination And Original Document VerificationFinal Branch-Wise Merit And Training Allotment

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Eligibility & Qualification

Recruitment-level qualifications and eligibility rules. Post-specific conditions are also shown inside each vacancy card.

12th Pass Bachelor's Degree Postgraduate Degree

Indian citizenship

Applicants must be Indian citizens as defined by the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.

10+2 education pattern

Class 12 in 10+2 pattern is required; diploma in lieu of 10+2 is not accepted. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory for Flying, Weapon Systems and Technical branches.

Flying degree and other professional routes

Flying accepts eligible three-year graduation, four-year BE/BTech or recognised Sections A/B professional examinations after qualifying 10+2.

Technical branch discipline match

AE(L) has 94 officially listed disciplines and AE(M) 39. GATE Score Entry requires an eligible completed BE/BTech and GATE paper, not merely any engineering degree.

Non-Technical branch-specific degree

Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education and Meteorology have different published academic routes; do not treat all graduates as eligible for every branch.

GATE qualification period

GATE route requires the notified GATE subject and a result declared 1 January 2024–31 December 2027, alongside eligible BE/BTech.

Marital status on joining

A candidate must be unmarried when the training course commences. Marriage during training is prohibited under the notification.

NCC Special Entry conditions

NCC Air Wing Senior Division C Certificate acquired in the two years preceding registration; written AFCAT exemption; direct AFSB. NCC vacancies are within defined existing allocations, not an extra 284-plus set.

Flying/technical/non-technical medical standard

All recommended candidates must pass medical standards appropriate to their branch, including the extensive IAF Appendix A and separate height/vision regulations; no invented blanket pass standard.

Prior CPSS failure restrictions

Prior CPSS/PABT failure or suspension from Flying training for Flying applicants causes ineligibility for Flying Branch under the official rules.

Final-year examination requirement

Final-year applicants must have no current backlog and must provide proof of completion of qualifying degree examinations by 30 November 2027.

Tentative vacancy count

All 284 numerical vacancies are tentative. NCC/LLB ear-markings and other within-branch reserved shares should not be counted again.

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Age Limit & Relaxation

Recruitment-level age criteria. Post-specific age conditions remain visible inside each vacancy card.

Minimum age

20

Maximum age

26

Reference date

01 Jan 2028

Age relaxation: Flying Branch and NCC Flying: 20–24 years, born 2 Jan 2004–1 Jan 2008 inclusive; valid current DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence gives Flying max 26 (born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008). Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical: 20–26, born 2 Jan 2002–1 Jan 2008. These are branch-specific, not a single age band for everyone.

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Application Fee

Category-wise application fee information.

Applicant category

AFCAT Entry (all eligible applicant categories)

₹649

ExamNon-refundable

Official examination fee ₹550 plus GST at 18% (₹99), totalling ₹649 at published rate. Non-refundable.

Applicant category

NCC Special Entry

Exempted

ExamNon-refundable

Exempt from AFCAT online examination fee under section 7.9.

Applicant category

GATE Score Entry

Exempted

ExamNon-refundable

Exempt from AFCAT online examination fee under section 7.9.

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Salary & Pay Scale

Post-wise salary, stipend or pay-matrix information.

Flying Branch — AFCAT

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 on commissioningFlying Officer ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic

Uniform rank-level basic pay on commissioning (Defence Pay Matrix L10), with ₹15,500 MSP plus applicable branch/posting allowances; fixed flight-cadet training stipend is ₹56,100 a month and should not be equated with take-home after commissioning.

Aeronautical Engineer — Electronics AE(L) — AFCAT

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 on commissioningFlying Officer ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic

Uniform rank-level basic pay on commissioning (Defence Pay Matrix L10), with ₹15,500 MSP plus applicable branch/posting allowances; fixed flight-cadet training stipend is ₹56,100 a month and should not be equated with take-home after commissioning.

Aeronautical Engineer — Mechanical AE(M) — AFCAT

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 on commissioningFlying Officer ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic

Uniform rank-level basic pay on commissioning (Defence Pay Matrix L10), with ₹15,500 MSP plus applicable branch/posting allowances; fixed flight-cadet training stipend is ₹56,100 a month and should not be equated with take-home after commissioning.

Weapon Systems Branch — AFCAT

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 on commissioningFlying Officer ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic

Uniform rank-level basic pay on commissioning (Defence Pay Matrix L10), with ₹15,500 MSP plus applicable branch/posting allowances; fixed flight-cadet training stipend is ₹56,100 a month and should not be equated with take-home after commissioning.

Administration Branch — AFCAT

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 on commissioningFlying Officer ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic

Uniform rank-level basic pay on commissioning (Defence Pay Matrix L10), with ₹15,500 MSP plus applicable branch/posting allowances; fixed flight-cadet training stipend is ₹56,100 a month and should not be equated with take-home after commissioning.

Logistics Branch — AFCAT

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 on commissioningFlying Officer ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic

Uniform rank-level basic pay on commissioning (Defence Pay Matrix L10), with ₹15,500 MSP plus applicable branch/posting allowances; fixed flight-cadet training stipend is ₹56,100 a month and should not be equated with take-home after commissioning.

Accounts Branch — AFCAT

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 on commissioningFlying Officer ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic

Uniform rank-level basic pay on commissioning (Defence Pay Matrix L10), with ₹15,500 MSP plus applicable branch/posting allowances; fixed flight-cadet training stipend is ₹56,100 a month and should not be equated with take-home after commissioning.

Education Branch — AFCAT

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 on commissioningFlying Officer ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic

Uniform rank-level basic pay on commissioning (Defence Pay Matrix L10), with ₹15,500 MSP plus applicable branch/posting allowances; fixed flight-cadet training stipend is ₹56,100 a month and should not be equated with take-home after commissioning.

Meteorology Branch — AFCAT

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 on commissioningFlying Officer ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic

Uniform rank-level basic pay on commissioning (Defence Pay Matrix L10), with ₹15,500 MSP plus applicable branch/posting allowances; fixed flight-cadet training stipend is ₹56,100 a month and should not be equated with take-home after commissioning.

Aeronautical Engineer — Electronics AE(L) — GATE Score Entry

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 on commissioningFlying Officer ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic

Uniform rank-level basic pay on commissioning (Defence Pay Matrix L10), with ₹15,500 MSP plus applicable branch/posting allowances; fixed flight-cadet training stipend is ₹56,100 a month and should not be equated with take-home after commissioning.

Aeronautical Engineer — Mechanical AE(M) — GATE Score Entry

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 / month

Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 on commissioningFlying Officer ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 basic

Uniform rank-level basic pay on commissioning (Defence Pay Matrix L10), with ₹15,500 MSP plus applicable branch/posting allowances; fixed flight-cadet training stipend is ₹56,100 a month and should not be equated with take-home after commissioning.

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Selection Process

Selection stages in the order configured for this recruitment.

1

Online Application & Entry-Route Selection

Submit correct entry category (AFCAT, NCC Special Entry or GATE Score Entry), branch preference, identity, academic and age details by 11 Dec 2026 23:30; pay fee only for AFCAT.

2

AFCAT 01/2027 Computer-Based Examination

Optional

Only AFCAT route: 31 Jan 2027, 100 MCQs, 300 marks, 120 minutes, +3/−1; official qualifying cutoff is not yet published.

3

NCC/GATE Direct AFSB Shortlisting

Optional

NCC Air Wing C Certificate holders and shortlisted qualifying GATE applicants go directly to AFSB as specified, not by sitting AFCAT CBT for that route.

4

AFSB Stage I — OIR and PPDT Screening

Officer Intelligence Rating Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test; disqualification or unsuitable eligibility ends the selection at first-day screening.

5

AFSB Stage II — Psychology, Group Tasks and Interview

Psychological examination, group testing and personal interview over the prescribed AFSB schedule.

6

CPSS — Flying Branch Only

Optional

Computerised Pilot Selection System for recommended Flying candidates; once-in-lifetime rule and prior failure restrictions apply.

7

Medical Examination and Original Document Verification

Branch-specific fitness standards, medical review and validation of age, academic and relevant score or certificate documents.

8

Final Branch-Wise Merit and Training Allotment

Final merit, medical fitness, branch choices, PC/SSC allocation and the available training seats decide appointment and academy reporting.

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Important Dates

Application and recruitment milestones published with this job.

Notification

Official AFCAT 01/2027 notification listed on IAF careers site

11 Nov 2026

Official Indian Air Force IAF News posting dated 11 November 2026. Application opened a day later.

Application Start

AFCAT/NCC/GATE online registrations start, 11:00 AM IST

12 Nov 2026

Window opens at 1100 Hr, 12 November 2026.

Application End

Online registrations close at 11:30 PM IST

11 Dec 2026

Official cutoff 2330 Hr on 11 December 2026, not midnight.

Admit Card

AFCAT 01/2027 Admit Card expected from 11 AM IST

27 Jan 2027

Section 7.4 of the original IAF notification.

Exam

AFCAT Online Examination — 10 AM to 12 PM

31 Jan 2027

Candidate reporting 8 AM, last entry 9 AM.

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Official Links & Resources

Application links, notification documents and verified sources in one place.

Official actions

Apply Now AFCAT 01/2027 — Full 66-page Official Notification PDF IAF official announcement and notifications

Verified sources

Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Original 66-page Notification — January 2028 Officer Courseshttps://careerairforce.gov.in/sites/default/files/2026-11/Notification-for-AFCAT-2027.pdfVerified Indian Air Force careers announcement — AFCAT 01/2027 applications open 12 Novemberhttps://careerairforce.gov.in/node/388Verified

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Latest Recruitment Updates

Exam and lifecycle records directly connected to this recruitment.

AFCAT 01/2027 — Air Force Common Admission Test (Online CBT)Next event: 31 Jan 2027 AFCAT 01/2027 e-Admit Card — Download from 27 January 2027Released 27 Jan 2027 Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027: 284 Flying, Ground Duty and GATE Entry Officer Vacancies — Exam SyllabusSyllabus document