The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment Notification for candidates aspiring to join the Air Force as Commissioned Officers. This recruitment drive invites applications for the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. A total of 340 vacancies are available for eligible male and female candidates.
Candidates preparing for defence exams should not miss this opportunity to serve the nation through the Indian Air Force.
| Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 340 Posts Indian Air Force (AFCAT- 01/2026) Details Summary www.odishacareers.com | |
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| Notification Release: 17-Nov-25 Online Application Start: 17-Nov-25 Last Date to Apply: 19-Dec-25 AFCAT Exam Date: January 2026 (Tentative) | AFCAT Entry (All Categories): ₹ 550 NCC Special Entry / Meteorology Entry: No Fee |
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027) | Educational Qualification |
| Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years Age relaxation applicable as per AFCAT rules | Flying Branch: Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR BE/B.Tech degree Ground Duty (Technical): Engineering degree in relevant discipline Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation in relevant discipline with required marks NCC Special Entry / Meteorology Entry: As per official notification norms |
Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The table below provides branch-wise vacancy details for Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026, including Flying and Ground Duty posts.
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | Flying | 34 | 04 | 38 |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) | AE (L) Men- (SSC) | 100 | 23 | 123 |
| AE (M) Men- (SSC) | 38 | 09 | 47 | |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Non-Technical) | Admin | 48 | 12 | 60 |
| LGS | 09 | 02 | 11 | |
| Accounts | 08 | 02 | 10 | |
| Education | 02 | 02 | 04 | |
| WS Branch | 21 | 05 | 26 | |
| Meteorology | 01 | 02 | 03 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% Seats Out of CDSE Vacancies for Permanent Commission (PC) and 10% Seats Out of AFCAT Vacancies for SSC | ||
Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026 includes:
- AFCAT Online Written Examination
- AFSB Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Final selection will be based on performance in all stages.
How to Apply for Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for AFCAT 01/2026:
- Visit the official IAF AFCAT portal
- Complete new registration
- Fill in personal, academic, and communication details
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and take a printout for reference
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