The Indian Air Force (IAF) has extended the registration deadline for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 recruitment. Eligible candidates can now submit their applications until June 21, 2026, through the official AFCAT portal. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 379 vacancies under AFCAT Entry, National Cadet Corps (NCC) Special Entry, and Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Score Entry. The selected candidates will join courses scheduled to commence in July 2027.
Who can apply?
Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for the available posts. Candidates applying for Ground Duty Technical positions should have a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree, while applicants for Non-Technical posts must possess a graduation degree in the relevant discipline. For the Flying Branch, candidates should be between 20 and 24 years of age. Applicants for Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical branches should be between 20 and 26 years of age. The age limit will be calculated as on July 1, 2027.
Application fee
Candidates applying through AFCAT Entry are required to pay an application fee of Rs 550 plus applicable GST. No application fee is required for candidates applying through NCC Special Entry or GATE Score Entry.
Selection process
The selection process includes an online AFCAT examination, followed by the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview process, document verification, and a medical examination. The Indian Air Force has stated that recruitment will be carried out strictly on the basis of merit. Candidates appearing before the Air Force Selection Board for the first time may also be eligible for travel allowance as per the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
How to apply for AFCAT 02/2026
Follow to the steps below to apply.
- Visit the official AFCAT website.
- Click on the
AFCAT 02/2026 application link. - Register using the required details.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Direct link here.Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the portal closes to avoid last-minute technical issues.
