The Indian Air Force officially released the AFCAT 2 2026 notification on May 20, 2026, announcing 379 vacancies for commissioned officer posts across Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical branches. The course will commence in July 2027. Eligible Indian citizens, both men and women, can apply at the official portal afcat.edcil.co.in.
AFCAT is held twice a year and is one of the most respected recruitment pathways for graduates aspiring to serve as officers in the Indian Air Force.
Branch-wise eligibility summary:
- Flying Branch (AFCAT and NCC Special Entry): Age 20 to 24 years as on January 1, 2027; graduation in any discipline
- Ground Duty Technical Branch: Engineering graduates in relevant fields such as Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical
- Ground Duty Non-Technical Branch: Graduates in any discipline meeting prescribed criteria
AFCAT Written Exam Pattern:
- Total questions: 100
- Total marks: 300
- Sections: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning and Military Aptitude
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marking: +3 for correct answer, -1 for wrong answer
Selection stages after written test:
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Test
- Medical Examination
- Final merit-based selection
AFCAT 2 2026 is open for both permanent commission and short service commission depending on the branch and entry scheme. Candidates must carefully read the official notification on afcat.edcil.co.in before applying to ensure they meet branch-specific requirements.
