Indian Air Force (Bhartiya Vayu Sena) has released a short notice for the recruitment of Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 for 142 posts. Online applications will be accepted from 20 May 2026 to 19 June 2026. Candidates are advised to check the complete details and visit the official website before applying.
Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
IMPS
Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria
AFCAT Flying Branch: Minimum Age: 20 Years | Maximum Age: 24 Years (As on 01 July 2027)
AFCAT Ground Duty Technical / Non Technical: Minimum Age: 20 Years | Maximum Age: 26 Years (As on 01 July 2027)
NCC Special Entry: Age relaxation is provided as per AFCAT regulations.
Flying Branch: 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 with Minimum 60% Marks in Physics and Math and Minimum 4 Year Graduation / Integrated PG Degree in Engineering / Technology
Ground Duty Technical – Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical: 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
Ground Duty Non Technical – Administration and Logistics: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with at Least Minimum 60% Marks. Height: Male 157.5 CMS | Female 152 CMS
Ground Duty Non Technical – Accounts: Bachelor Degree in Commerce B.Com with at Least Minimum 60% Marks. Height: Male 157.5 CMS | Female 152 CMS
NCC Special Entry (Flying): NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate and Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility
Meteorology Entry: For Eligibility Details Read the Notification.
GATE Score Entry (GD Technical): Candidates must have a degree in the relevant field and should have qualified the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) examination.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who wish to apply for AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment can submit their application online before 19 June 2026.
Use the Click Here link provided below under Important Links section to apply directly.
Alternatively, visit the official website of AFCAT to complete the application process online.
Make sure to complete the application before the deadline 19 June 2026
Note – Candidates are requested to carefully read the Official Notification before filling the form. Check Last Date, Age Limit & Education Qualification.
Flying Branch: 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
Ground Duty Technical – Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical: 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
Ground Duty Non Technical – Administration and Logistics: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with at Least Minimum 60% Marks
Ground Duty Non Technical – Accounts: Bachelor Degree in Commerce B.Com with at Least Minimum 60% Marks
NCC Special Entry (Flying): NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate and Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility
Meteorology Entry: For Eligibility Details Read the Notification
GATE Score Entry (GD Technical): Candidates must have a degree in the relevant field and should have qualified the GATE examination
AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment : Important Questions & Answers
The online application for AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment will start on 20 May 2026.
The last date for online application form is 19 June 2026.
The age limit for AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment is as follows: For Flying Branch candidates, the minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 24 years. For Ground Duty Technical and Non Technical candidates, the minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 26 years (as on 01 July 2027). Age relaxation is provided for NCC Special Entry as per regulations.
The eligibility criteria for AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Vacancy depends on the entry type. Flying Branch requires a Bachelor Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level or B.E / B.Tech. Ground Duty Technical requires relevant engineering degrees with minimum 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics. Ground Duty Non Technical requires a Bachelor Degree with at least 60% marks (Administration) or B.Com with 60% marks (Accounts). Full details are available in the official notification.
The total number of posts in AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment is 142, distributed across Flying, Ground Duty Technical, Ground Duty Non Technical, NCC Special Entry, Meteorology Entry, and GATE Score Entry categories.
The application fee for AFCAT 02/2026 is Rs. 550/- for all category candidates. Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.
The official website for AFCAT is https://afcat.edcil.co.in/. Candidates are advised to confirm all details from the official website.
⚠️ Important: Read the full official notification on the official website before taking any action.
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