AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment – Flying & Ground Duty Jobs
Indian Air Force has released AFCAT 01/2027 Notification for Flying and Ground Duty branches. Eligible candidates can apply online from 12 November to 11 December 2026.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the notification for AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment for Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official AFCAT website. The application process will start on 12 November 2026 and the last date to submit the online application is 11 December 2026. Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment Candidates can check complete recruitment details, including branch-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process and important dates before submitting the online application.
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Advertisement Details
The table below contains the advertisement details released by the Indian Air Force for AFCAT 01/2027 recruitment.
| Advertisement No. | AFCAT 01/2027 |
| Advertisement Date | 02 Nov 2026 |
Basic Details
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| Organisation | Indian Air Force |
| Designation | Air Force AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) |
| Total Vacancies | N/A |
| Salary | ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 |
| Qualifications | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20 - 26 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per official rules) |
Important Dates
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| Notification Date | 02 Nov 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 Dec 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
Vacancy Details
AFCAT 01/2027 recruitment includes Flying Branch and Ground Duty branches. Recruitment is also available through NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions. Check the detailed notification for the exact branch-wise vacancy distribution.
| Entry / Branch | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry – Flying Branch | As per notification |
| AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Technical) | As per notification |
| AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | As per notification |
| NCC Special Entry – Flying | As per applicable vacancies |
| GATE Score Entry – Ground Duty (Technical) | As per notification |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the age limit, educational qualification and other eligibility conditions prescribed by the Indian Air Force for the respective branch and entry.
| Branch / Entry | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | Age: 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2028. Candidates must be born between 02 January 2004 and 01 January 2008. Candidates holding a valid and current DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence are eligible for the prescribed upper age limit of 26 years. |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | Age: 20 to 26 years. Candidates must possess the prescribed engineering qualification in the relevant discipline as specified in the official notification. |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Age: 20 to 26 years. Candidates must possess the prescribed graduation or postgraduate qualification for the respective branch. |
| NCC Special Entry | Eligible NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' Certificate holders can apply for the Flying Branch, subject to the prescribed educational and age requirements. |
| GATE Score Entry | Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2028. Candidates must fulfil the prescribed engineering qualification and valid GATE score requirements mentioned in the detailed notification. |
Note: Detailed subject-wise educational qualifications, marks requirements and other conditions must be checked in the official notification.
Application Fee
Candidates applying for AFCAT 01/2027 must pay the applicable examination fee according to their entry.
| AFCAT Entry | ₹550 + GST |
| NCC Special Entry | No Fee |
| GATE Score Entry | No Fee |
| Payment Mode |
Candidates can pay the applicable AFCAT examination fee through the online payment facility available on the application portal.
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Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through the following stages of the Indian Air Force officer recruitment process, as applicable to their respective entry.
- AFCAT Online Examination (for AFCAT Entry)
- AFSB Interview
- Psychological Tests, Group Tests and Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Important Links
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| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can follow the steps below to submit the AFCAT 01/2027 online application form.
- Visit the official AFCAT website: https://afcat.edcil.co.in.
- Open the AFCAT 01/2027 application link.
- Register using your basic personal details.
- Select the applicable entry and branch.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents and photograph as prescribed.
- Pay the examination fee, if applicable.
- Review and submit the application form.
- Download or print the final submitted application for future reference.
Documents Upload Guidelines
Candidates should keep the required documents ready before filling out the AFCAT 01/2027 application form. Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format and file size mentioned on the official application portal.
| Photograph | As per official application portal guidelines |
| Signature | As per official application portal guidelines |
| Educational Certificates | Required certificates and marksheets as applicable |
| Identity Proof | Aadhaar Card and other prescribed details |
| Other Documents | NCC Certificate / GATE Score Card / CPL, wherever applicable |
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