AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) 2026
Conducted by: Indian Air Force
Last Date to Apply: 21 June 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
21 June 2026
Closed
Salary
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
Age limit
20-24 (Flying), 20-26 (Tech/GD)
Application Fee
₹550 + GST
About This Exam
Air Force Common Admission Test for Flying Branch, Technical Branch, and Ground Duty Branch officer entry in IAF.
Conducting Body
Indian Air Force
Total Vacancies
379
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Released
22 May 2026
Application End Date
21 June 2026
Exam Date
08 August 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Graduation with 60% (Engineering for Tech Branch)
Age limit
20-24 (Flying), 20-26 (Tech/GD)
20-26 years
Flying: max 24 years, Tech/GD: max 26 years
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech for Technical, Graduation for Ground Duty
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
₹550 + GST
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
AFCAT → AFSB Interview (5 days) → Medical → Final Selection
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
Range: ₹56,100 - ₹2,50,000
Pay Level 10 starting
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
Flying Allowance, Accommodation, CSD, Medical, Pension
Job Role & Responsibilities
Flying Officer in Flying, Technical, and Ground Duty branches of IAF
Career Growth & Promotions
Flying Officer → Flight Lieutenant → Squadron Leader → Wing Commander → Group Captain → Air Commodore.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
₹550 + GST
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