NewsIMTSThe Indian Air Force has released the IAF AFCAT 2026 notification. Registration begins 17 November and ends 14 December 2025. The online exam will be held on 31 January 2026. For Flying Branch, candidates must be 20-24 years old as of 01/01/this year (born between 02/01/this year-01/01/this year). Commercial Pilot License holders get age relaxation up to 26 years. For Ground Duty branches, age limit is 20-26 years (born between 02/01/this year-01/01/this year). The exam fee is ₹550 plus GST, payable only through credit/debit cards or net banking. The 2-hour exam will have 100 objective questions in English for 300 marks. Interested candidates can check educational qualifications and apply through the official website afcat.edcil.co.in. To apply, visit the website during the registration period and follow the application instructions. (Updated 11 Nov 2025, 11:01 IST; source: link)
IAF AFCAT 2026 Registration Details and Timeline
The Indian Air Force has announced that registration for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2026 will open on November 17, 2025. Interested candidates can apply until December 14, 2025, through the official website afcat.edcil.co.in. The online examination is scheduled for January 31, 2026. Applicants must pay an examination fee of ₹550 plus GST, which can only be paid using credit/debit cards or net banking. The test will last two hours and contain 100 objective-type questions in English, with a total of 300 marks. Candidates should carefully check the educational qualifications required before applying.
Age Requirements for Different IAF Branches
The Indian Air Force has set specific age criteria for AFCAT 2026 applicants based on their chosen branch. For the Flying Branch, candidates must be between 20-24 years of age as of January 1, 2027, meaning they should be born between January 2, 2003, and January 1, 2007. Commercial Pilot License holders receive an age relaxation, allowing them to apply until age 26. For Ground Duty branches, the age limit is broader at 20-26 years, covering those born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2007. Candidates must ensure they meet these age requirements before starting the application process.
Key Points
- The online exam will be held on 31 January 2026.
- The Indian Air Force has released the IAF AFCAT 2026 notification.
- Registration begins 17 November and ends 14 December 2025.