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Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online For 379 Posts
Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment notification is out for 379 Commissioned Officer vacancies in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. Eligible candidates can from 20-05-2026 to 19-06-2026 through the official website: afcat.cdac.in
Source: Indian Air Force
Region: New Delhi
Posted: 20 May 2026
Deadline: 19 Jun 2026
Vacancies
379
Posted
20 May 2026
Deadline
19 Jun 2026
Important Dates
Event Date
Opening Date For Online Applications 20 May 2026 (1100 hrs)
Closing Date For Online Applications 19 June 2026 (2330 hrs)
Afcat Online Examination Date 08 August 2026 (Saturday)
Afcat Admit Card Download From 04 August 2026 (1100 hrs) onwards (tentative)
Course Commencement July 2027
Recruitment Details
Organization Name Indian Air Force (IAF)
Exam Name Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT-02/2026)
Course Commencement July 2027 (at Air Force Training Establishments)
Branches Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
Entry Types AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry (Flying), GATE Score Entry (Ground Duty Technical)
Application Mode Online only via AFCAT website (https://afcat.edcil.co.in)
Exam Mode Online Computer Based Test (CBT) - AFCAT
Course Type Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer training leading to Permanent/Short Service Commission.
Commission Types Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men and Women (as applicable).
Online Examination Date 08 August 2026 (Saturday)
Official Afcat Website https://afcat.edcil.co.in
Qualification B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E
Additional Information
Qualification Summary
B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E
Selection Process
stage-i: Officer Intelligence Rating Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test on Day 1; this is a screening stage.