AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment

Indian Air Force (Bhartiya Vayu Sena) has released a Notification on its official website for the Recruitment of Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026. This recruitment is for 142 posts. AFCAT Application Form has started on 20 May 2026 & the candidates can apply until 19 June 2026. Minimum age required is 20 Years & maximum Age Is 24 – 26 Years as on 01 July 2027. Candidates must check the complete details like important link, eligibility criteria, age limit, important dates for AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment.

Important Dates
Application Begin Date 20-May-26
Last Date To Apply 19-Jun-26
Last Date To Pay Exam Fees 19-Jun-26
Exam Date 08-August-26

Application Fees
Category Fees
General/OBC/EWS Rs 550/- (+18% GST)
SC/ST/Female/PH Rs 550/- (+18% GST)
Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only

Eligibility Criteria
Entry Type Branch Name Eligibility Criteria
AFCAT Entry Flying
  • Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level / B.E / B.Tech Course
Ground Duty Technical
  • Aeronautical Engineering Electronics : 10+2 Intermediate Minimum 60% Marks in Physics and Math and Minimum 4 Year Graduation / Integrated PG Degree in Engineering / Technology
  • Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical : Candidates with Minimum 60% Marks Each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level and 4 Year Engineering / Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Equivalent Degree.
Administration and Logistics
  • Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with at Least Minimum 60% Marks.
  • Physical Eligibility
    Height Male : 157.5 CMS | Female : 152 CM
Accounts
  • Bachelor Degree in Commerce B.Com with Minimum 60% Marks.
NCC Special Entry NCC Special Entry (Flying)
  • NCC Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ certificate and Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility.
Meteorology Entry Meteorology
  • For Eligibility Details Read the Notification.
GATE Score Entry GD Technical
  • Candidates must have a degree in the relevant field.
  • Qualified GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) examination.

Age Criteria
  • Age Limit As On 01 July 2027
  • Minimum Age : 20 Years (For AFCAT Flying Batch Candidates)
  • Maximum Age : 24 Years
  • Minimum Age : 20 Years (For Ground Duty Technical / Non Technical Candidates)
  • Maximum Age : 26 Years
  • AFCAT 02/2026 provides age relaxation for the NCC Special Entry position as per their regulations.

Important Links
Apply Link Click Here
Official Notification Click Here
Official Website Click Here

Selection Process
  • Written Exam
  • Air Force Selection Board (AFSB)
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination
How to Apply
  • Visit the Official Website
  • New Registration: Click on the link for new registration.
  • Fill Registration Form: Enter your name, email ID, phone number, and other required details.
  • Login: Use the registration number and password sent to your email to log in.
  • Complete Application Form: Fill in all required details and upload the necessary documents.
  • Pay Application Fee: Make the payment through the available online modes.
  • Submit Application: Review all details and submit the application form.
  • Print Application: Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference