AFCAT-I 2026 exam notification released: Registration begins November 10 onwards at afcat.cdac.in

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AFCAT-I 2026 exam notification released

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the short notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT‑I) 2026, inviting applications from aspiring men and women to join as Group A Gazetted Officers.

This recruitment is for both the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non‑Technical) branches, with training for successful candidates starting in January 2027. Registrations will open on 10 November 2025 and close on 9 December 2025 via the official AFCAT portal, afcat.cdac.in. Candidates are advised to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and prepare for the three-stage selection process, which includes a written exam, an interview at the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), and a medical examination at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad.

AFCAT 2026: Branches and roles

The recruitment process through AFCAT exam will be done for the in the following roles:

Flying Branch: Pilots responsible for operating fighter, transport, and helicopter aircraft.
Ground Duty Technical: Engineers and technical officers managing aircraft, systems, and equipment.
Ground Duty Non-Technical: Officers in administration, logistics, accounts, education, and meteorology.

Eligibility criteria

Interested applicants must fulfil the following eligibility criteria before registering for AFCAT 2026 online:

Age Limits: Flying Branch – 20 to 24 years; Ground Duty Branches – up to 26 years.
Educational Requirements: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and hold a relevant graduate degree. Technical branch applicants must meet specific engineering qualifications.
Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible.