IAF AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2025: Seize the Opportunity to Apply for 340 Prestigious Officer Vacancies in the Indian Air Force

IAF AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2025: The Indian Air Force has announced the recruitment drive under AFCAT 01/2026 for multiple branches, offering 340 posts for both men and women candidates.

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Important Dates & Fee for IAF AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2025

Notification Date: 17 November 2025
Online Application Start: 17 November 2025
Last Date to Apply: 14 December 2025
Application Fee: ₹ 550 for standard entries. Some special entries (e.g., NCC Special Entry, Meteorology) may have no fee.

Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 340
Branch breakdown includes:
- Flying Branch (Men & Women)
- Ground Duty (Technical)
- Ground Duty (Non‑Technical)

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:

Flying Branch: 20‑24 years (as on specified cut‑off)
Ground Duty (Technical & Non‑Technical): Up to 26 years.

Education Qualification Highlights:

Flying Branch: Graduation in any stream with Physics & Maths at 10+2 level OR BE/BTech degree.
Ground Duty Technical: 10+2 with Physics & Maths + Engineering/Technology degree (4‑year) or equivalent.
Ground Duty Non‑Technical: Bachelor’s degree (with minimum percentage) in relevant stream; other branch‑specific degrees such as MBA/MSc for Education, etc.

Physical/Height Standards (sample):

Ground Duty: Minimum height male ~ 157.5 cm and female ~ 152 cm.

Selection Process

The selection process involves:

Written online examination (AFCAT + where applicable EKT for technical)
Interview stage via the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB)
Document verification and Medical Examination.

Salary / Pay Scale

Salary for selected officers starts roughly at ₹ 56,100 up to about ₹ 1,77,500 per month (as per Level 10/11 etc) for initial posts.

How to Apply

Visit the official AF page / apply online portal for AFCAT.
Register with personal details and login credentials.
Fill the application form, upload required documents (photograph, signature, education certificates), pay the fee (if applicable).
Ensure submission before the deadline and keep a print / copy of the completed form for your records.

Key Notes & Advice for Applicants

Make sure you satisfy the exact educational qualification for the branch you’re applying to (Flying vs Ground Duty vs Technical vs Non‑Technical).
Verify your age as on the specified date to avoid disqualification.
Prepare all supporting documents (degree certificate, 10+2 marksheet especially Physics & Maths, engineering degree if applicable, height/physical fitness certificate).
Since competition is high and vacancies limited, plan your preparation early especially for the written test and physical/medical standards.
Apply well ahead of the deadline to avoid last‑minute issues or server glitches.

Important Link’s

Apply Online	Click Here
Download Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Homepage	Click Here