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AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025
Short Service Commission (SSC) & Permanent Commission (PC)
URGENT: Today is the Last Date to Apply (December 19, 2025)!
The Indian Air Force has released the notification for the AFCAT 01/2026 Batch (January 2027 Course). Eligible candidates can apply online using the links provided below.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 17 November 2025
- Online Application Last Date: 19 December 2025 (Extended)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 19 December 2025
- Publication of PSL: To be notified soon
- Course Commencement: January 2027
Application Fee
- AFCAT Entry (All Candidates): ₹ 550/-
- NCC Special Entry: ₹ 0/-
- Meteorology Entry: ₹ 0/-
- Payment Mode: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, Mobile Wallets.
Age Limits (As of 01 January 2027)
| Branch | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 20 to 24 Years |
| Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech) | 20 to 26 Years |
Vacancy Details (Total: 340 Posts)
| Entry Type | Branch | Male (SSC/PC) | Female (SSC/PC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | Flying | 34 | 04 |
| Ground Duty (Tech) | AE(L) & AE(M) | 150 | 38 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Tech) | Admin, Accounts, Edu, LGS, etc. | 89 | 28 |
| NCC Special | Flying | 10% seats reserved from CDSE/AFCAT | |
Eligibility Criteria
Flying Branch
Bachelor's Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR B.E/B.Tech degree with minimum 60% marks.
Ground Duty (Technical)
4-year Graduation/Integrated Post Graduation in Engineering/Technology with 60% marks in Physics and Math at 10+2 level.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
- Admin & Logistics: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream (Min 60% marks).
- Accounts: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) (Min 60% marks).
- Education: MBA / MCA / MA / M.Sc degree (Min 50% marks).
Physical Standards
- Minimum Height (Male): 157.5 CM
- Minimum Height (Female): 152.0 CM
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
