Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment notification has been released by the Indian Air Force (IAF), under the Ministry of Defence, for 284 vacancies in Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches through AFCAT and GATE Score Entry. Eligible candidates can apply online from 12 November 2026 to 11 December 2026 through the official website. Interested candidates can check the complete recruitment details, including eligibility, educational qualification, age limit, salary, selection process and application procedure below.
📌 Organization Details
| Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
|---|---|
| Job Role | Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Officer |
| Job Location | As per Indian Air Force Posting |
| Advertisement No | AFCAT 01/2027 |
| Total Vacancies | 284 + NCC Special Entry (Percentage-based vacancies) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
📅 Important Dates
| Starting Date | 12 November 2026 (11:00 AM) |
|---|---|
| Last Date | 11 December 2026 (11:30 PM) |
| Exam Date | 31 January 2027 |
| Course Commencement | January 2028 |
📢 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch (AFCAT Entry) | 36 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 124 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 108 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) – GATE Score Entry | 16 |
| Total | 284 |
| NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch) | 10% of CDSE vacancies for PC (Men) and 10% of AFCAT vacancies for SSC (Men & Women) |
Note: Vacancies are tentative and subject to change. Two seats are reserved from Ground Duty (Non-Technical) vacancies for LLB-qualified candidates.
📚 Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics.
- Graduation with a minimum 3-year degree in any discipline OR BE/B.Tech (4-year course) from a recognised university.
- Eligible Associate Membership qualifications as specified in the notification are also accepted.
2. Ground Duty (Technical) – AE(L) & AE(M):
- Must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics.
- Minimum 4-year Engineering/Technology degree or other specified equivalent qualifications.
- Eligible engineering disciplines include Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical, Aeronautical and other branches listed in the official notification.
3. Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
- Weapon Systems: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and Graduation (minimum 3-year degree) OR BE/B.Tech.
- Administration & Logistics: 10+2 and Graduation in any discipline (minimum 3-year degree).
- Accounts: B.Com, BBA (Finance), BMS (Finance), BBS (Finance), CA, CMA, CS, CFA or B.Sc. with Finance specialisation.
- Education: Graduation and Post-Graduation in any discipline.
- Meteorology: 10+2 and B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics OR eligible 4-year Engineering/Technology degree.
4. GATE Score Entry:
- BE/B.Tech degree in the eligible disciplines specified for AE(L) or AE(M).
- Valid GATE qualification in the prescribed subjects, with results declared between 01 January 2024 and 31 December 2027.
5. NCC Special Entry:
- Valid NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate is mandatory.
- Certificate must have been acquired within the prescribed two-year period before AFCAT registration.
Important Notes:
- Final-year/semester degree candidates can apply subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
- Only candidates who have completed 10+2 in the regular 10+2 pattern are eligible; Diploma in lieu of 10+2 is not accepted.
- Candidates must be unmarried at the commencement of the course. Marriage is not permitted during training.
- For detailed eligible engineering disciplines and qualification conditions, refer to the official notification.
💰 Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Flying Officer (All Branches) | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level 10) + MSP ₹15,500 |
| Flight Cadet (During Training) | ₹56,100 per month (Fixed Stipend) |
Note: Additional allowances such as Flying Allowance, Transport Allowance, Technical Allowance and Risk & Hardship Allowance are applicable based on branch, nature of duty and place of posting.
🔹 Age Limit
| Post Name | Age Range |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch (AFCAT & NCC Special Entry) | 20 to 24 Years |
| Flying Branch (Valid DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence Holders) | 20 to 26 Years |
| Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) | 20 to 26 Years |
Age Calculation Date: 01 January 2028.
Date of Birth: Flying Branch – 02 January 2004 to 01 January 2008. Ground Duty – 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008. For valid DGCA CPL holders in Flying Branch, the eligible date of birth range is 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008.
📍 Selection Process
- Online AFCAT Written Examination (Not applicable for NCC Special Entry).
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing – Stage I and Stage II.
- Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) for eligible Flying Branch candidates.
- Medical Examination.
- Final Merit List.
AFCAT Exam Pattern: 100 Questions, 300 Marks, 2 Hours Duration. Subjects include General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. Three marks for each correct answer and one mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry – All Applicable Candidates | ₹550 + 18% GST (₹649 Total) |
| NCC Special Entry | No Fee |
| GATE Score Entry | No Fee |
Note: The application fee is non-refundable. Payment can be made through online payment methods.
📝 How to Apply?
- Visit the official Indian Air Force AFCAT website: https://afcat.edcil.co.in/.
- Click on AFCAT 01/2027 Registration.
- Complete the registration using your name, mobile number and email ID.
- Verify your mobile number and email ID using OTP.
- Log in using your registration credentials.
- Fill in personal details, communication details and educational qualifications.
- Select the eligible entry and course preferences.
- Upload your photograph, signature and thumb impression in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment gateway.
- Preview and submit the application form before 11 December 2026.
- Download and save the submitted application form for future reference.
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