The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially announced the AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025, inviting applications for commissioning courses scheduled to begin in January 2027. This recruitment aims to select eligible male and female candidates for various branches under the Short Service Commission (SSC).
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 17 November 2025
- Extended Last Date to Apply: 19 December 2025 (Earlier 14 December)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 19 December 2025
- Provisional Select List (PSL): To be notified
- Enrollment List: To be notified
- AFCAT 01/2026 Result Date: Will be announced later
The extension of the deadline allows more candidates to complete their application process comfortably before the end of December 2025.
Total Vacancies
A total of 340 vacancies have been announced across different branches:
- Flying Branch
- Ground Duty (Technical)
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
- Meteorology Entry
- NCC Special Entry (Flying)
All these posts fall under Short Service Commission (SSC).
Age Limits (as on 1 January 2027)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 26 years
Branch-wise Limits:
- Flying Branch: 20–24 years
- Ground Duty Technical & Non-Technical: 20–26 years
Age relaxations apply as per government rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility differs according to the branch:
Flying Branch
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- Must have studied Maths and Physics in 10+2
or - B.E/B.Tech degree
Ground Duty – Technical
- 4-year Engineering degree
- Must have Physics and Maths at 10+2
- Aeronautical/Mechanical engineering backgrounds are preferred
Ground Duty – Non-Technical
- Bachelor’s degree in any stream with minimum marks
- Must meet physical and medical standards
Accounts
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com)
Education
- Master’s degree or professional degrees such as MBA, MCA, etc.
Meteorology Entry
- Master’s degree in any subject with required marks
NCC Special Entry – Flying
- NCC Air Wing Senior Division “C” Certificate
- Must meet Flying Branch eligibility
Candidates should carefully review detailed eligibility parameters before applying.
Application Fee
- All General Candidates: ₹550
- NCC Special Entry & Meteorology Entry: No fee
Payment must be made online using debit/credit cards, UPI, or net banking.
Selection Process
The AFCAT selection involves four major stages:
- Written AFCAT Examination
- AFSB Interview (Air Force Selection Board)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates clearing all stages are shortlisted for training and eventual commissioning into the IAF.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only through the official AFCAT application portal.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the AFCAT official website
- Register using basic personal details
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload photo, signature, and required documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
No offline application forms are accepted.
Summary
The AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for aspirants aiming to join the prestigious Indian Air Force as an officer. With 340 vacancies and the last date for application extended to 19 December 2025, candidates have additional time to apply. The recruitment includes posts in Flying, Technical, Non-Technical, and Meteorology branches along with the NCC special entry.
Important Link’s
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Short Notice | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| AFCAT Official Website | Click Here |
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