AFCAT 01/2027: Indian Air Force Opens Online Applications From 12 November 2026
The Indian Air Force is accepting online applications for AFCAT 01/2027 from 12 November to 11 December 2026. Entry is offered for the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, along with NCC Special Entry for the Flying Branch and GATE Score Entry for Ground Duty (Technical). Candidates should refer to the official notification for eligibility and vacancy details before applying.
- Not stated
- 11 Dec 2026
- 34 days left
Important dates
| Applications open | 12 Nov 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 11 Dec 2026 | 34 days left |
Application fee
- General / EWS / OBC / SC / ST / PwD / Ex-serviceman / Women
- ₹550
Age limit
20 to 24 years
Official links
Posts and qualification
| Post | Qualification required | Age | Pay | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry - Flying Branch | Any Graduate | 20–24 yrs | Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 + MSP Rs. 15,500 (Pay Level 10) | — |
| AFCAT Entry - Ground Duty (Technical) | Any Graduate | 20–26 yrs | Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 + MSP Rs. 15,500 (Pay Level 10) | — |
| AFCAT Entry - Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Any Graduate | 20–26 yrs | Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 + MSP Rs. 15,500 (Pay Level 10) | — |
| NCC Special Entry - Flying Branch | Any Graduate | 20–24 yrs | Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 + MSP Rs. 15,500 (Pay Level 10) | — |
| GATE Score Entry - Ground Duty (Technical) | Any Graduate | 20–26 yrs | Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 + MSP Rs. 15,500 (Pay Level 10) | — |
- AFCAT Entry - Flying Branch
- Qualification
- Any Graduate
- Age
- 20–24 yrs
- Pay
- Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 + MSP Rs. 15,500 (Pay Level 10)
- AFCAT Entry - Ground Duty (Technical)
- Qualification
- Any Graduate
- Age
- 20–26 yrs
- Pay
- Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 + MSP Rs. 15,500 (Pay Level 10)
- AFCAT Entry - Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
- Qualification
- Any Graduate
- Age
- 20–26 yrs
- Pay
- Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 + MSP Rs. 15,500 (Pay Level 10)
- NCC Special Entry - Flying Branch
- Qualification
- Any Graduate
- Age
- 20–24 yrs
- Pay
- Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 + MSP Rs. 15,500 (Pay Level 10)
- GATE Score Entry - Ground Duty (Technical)
- Qualification
- Any Graduate
- Age
- 20–26 yrs
- Pay
- Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 + MSP Rs. 15,500 (Pay Level 10)
Can you apply?
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From this notice
- The last date to apply is 11 Dec 2026. Apply well before it closes.
General checklist (not from this notice)
- Read the official notification in full before you start.
- Check your eligibility — age, qualification and category — against what the notice states.
- Prepare a passport photo and signature in the sizes the form asks for. Resize them in your browser.
- Keep the payment receipt and your application number after you submit.
Work it out
Each opens with this notification’s figures filled in. Rates are the ones in force on the date you choose.
Part of AFCAT 2027
This is the only stage published so far. Follow the exam to be told when the admit card and result arrive.
AFCAT 2027: eligibility, exam date and result ›