AFCAT 1 2026 Notification Out, Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the Short AFCAT 1 2026 Notification PDF on 3rd November 2025, inviting candidates to apply online for AFCAT 1 Exam for courses commencing in January 2027. AFCAT 1 Exam will be conducted for Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of its elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty [Technical and Non-Technical] branches. The online form-filling process for the AFCAT 1 2026 Exam will commence from 17th November to 14th December 2025 at the official website www.afcat.cdac.in.
AFCAT 1 2026 Notification Out Summary
Conducted by
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Exam Name
AFCAT 1 2026 Exam
Post Name
Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and Gazetted Officers in Flying Branches
Vacancies
340
Exam Level
National
Frequency
Twice in a year
Registration Dates
17th November to 14th December 2025
Mode of Exam
Online (Computer Based Test)
Total Number of Questions
AFCAT: 100 & EKT: 50
Exam Language
English
Selection Process
Written test- AFSB Test- Medical Examination
Salary
Rs. 56100- Rs. 177500 (Flying Officer)
Official Website
www.afcat.cdac.in
AFCAT 01/2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
8-14 November 2025 Emp News
Apply Start Date
17 November 2025, 11:00 am
Apply Last Date
14 December 2025, 11:30 pm
Exam Date
31 Jan 26 (Saturday)
Course Commence
January 2027
AFCAT 01/2026 Application Fee
Event
Date
Gen/ OBC/ EWS
Rs. 550/-
SC/ ST
Rs. 550/-
Mode of Payment
Online
AFCAT 01/2026 Vacancy Details and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit to apply for AFCAT Recruitment 2025 is 20-24 Years for Flying Branch and 20-26 Years for the Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2027. The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Post Name
Vacancy
Qualification
Flying Officer
340
Graduate or Degree in Related Field (Non-Technical)/ B.Tech (for Technical)
AFCAT 01/2026 Selection Process
The Selection Process of AFCAT Recruitment 2025 includes the following stages.
Written Exam
SSB Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination
How to Apply for AFCAT 1 2026
Candidates must submit their AFCAT 1 2026 application online through the official portal. The form requires basic personal information, educational details, and correct document uploads. Applicants should carefully verify eligibility before beginning the registration process.
Visit the official website afcat.cdac.in and open the “Candidate Login” section.
Register using your name, email ID, and mobile number.
Log in and fill out personal, academic, and communication details.
Upload your photograph, signature, and thumb impression.
Pay the application fee online and submit the form.