Short Detail:
Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced AFCAT 01/2027 Batch Recruitment 2026 for 284 posts plus NCC seats. Candidates who want to apply for Flying and Ground Duty branches can fill the online form from 12/11/2026 (11:00 AM) to 11/12/2026 (11:30 PM) after checking the rules for their branch. The listed posts cover AFCAT and GATE Score Entry. Flying Branch also has seats through NCC Special Entry. Training starts in the first week of January 2028.
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Indian Air Force (IAF)
IAF AFCAT 01/2027 Batch Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: AFCAT 01/2027
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 12/11/2026 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date To Apply: 11/12/2026 (11:30 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 11/12/2026 (11:30 PM)
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: 27/01/2027 (11:00 AM)
- Exam Date: 31/01/2027
- Answer Key Objection Window: 03/02/2027 (10:00 AM) to 05/02/2027 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Submit Proof of Passing: 30/11/2027
- Course Starts: First week of January 2028
Application Fees
- AFCAT Entry: ₹550 + 18% GST (non-refundable)
- NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry: ₹0
- Pay online by net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2028
- Min Age: 20 Years
- Max Age: 24 years for Flying and 26 years for Ground Duty
- Candidates must be unmarried when the course starts and remain unmarried during training.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 284 + NCC seats
| Entry | Posts |
|---|---|
| AFCAT | 268 |
| GATE Score Entry | 16 |
| NCC Special Entry | Separate Flying Branch seat rule |
Post & Entry-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Entry | Branch | PC (Permanent Commission) Men | PC (Permanent Commission) Women | SSC Men | SSC Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | Flying | — | — | 28 | 8 | 36 |
| AFCAT | Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) | 5 | 2 | 54 | 27 | 88 |
| AFCAT | Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) | 8 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 36 |
| AFCAT | Weapon Systems | — | — | 25 | 5 | 30 |
| AFCAT | Administration | 1 | 1 | 34 | 17 | 53 |
| AFCAT | Logistics | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 |
| AFCAT | Accounts | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| AFCAT | Education | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| AFCAT | Meteorology | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
| GATE | Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 |
| GATE | Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 20 | 11 | 177 | 76 | 284 |
Eligibility Details
| Branch / Entry | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Flying (AFCAT and NCC) | • Pass 10+2 with Physics and Maths. • Complete a recognised 3-year degree with at least 60%, hold a 4-year BE/B.Tech, or pass Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India exam. • NCC Special Entry requires the NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate. |
| Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) | • Pass 10+2 with Physics and Maths. • Complete a relevant 4-year Engineering or Technology degree or integrated postgraduate course, or hold an M.Sc in Electronics with a B.Sc in Physics. • Sections A and B of the relevant professional exam from the Institution of Engineers (India), Aeronautical Society of India or Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers are also accepted. |
| Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) | • Pass 10+2 with Physics and Maths. • Complete an eligible 4-year Engineering or Technology degree or integrated postgraduate course in a field such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Automobile or Mechatronics. • Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India exam are also accepted. |
| GATE Score Entry | • Hold a BE/B.Tech in an eligible stream and a valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score with a result declared from 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2027. • Electronics papers include Computer Science and IT, Data Science and AI, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, and Instrumentation. Mechanical papers include Aerospace, Mechanical, Production and Industrial, Engineering Sciences, and Metallurgical Engineering. |
| Weapon Systems | • Pass 10+2 with Physics and Maths. • Hold a degree of at least 3 years in any subject or a 4-year BE/B.Tech. |
| Administration and Logistics | • Pass 10+2 and complete a degree of at least 3 years in any subject, or pass Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India exam. |
| Accounts | • Pass 10+2 and hold a B.Com of at least 3 years or an eligible BBA, BMS, BBS or B.Sc in Finance. Chartered Accountant, Cost and Management Accountant, Company Secretary and Chartered Financial Analyst qualifications are also accepted. |
| Education | • Pass 10+2 and hold both a graduate and postgraduate qualification in any subject. Eligible integrated postgraduate courses are accepted. |
| Meteorology | • Pass 10+2 and hold a B.Sc with Physics and Maths, or a 4-year Engineering or Technology degree in a listed stream such as Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical, IT or Computer Science. |
Physical Eligibility
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ground Duty Height | • Men — 157 cm • Women — 152 cm |
| Flying Branch Height | • Pilots, Flight Test Engineers and Su-30 MKI Weapon Systems Officers — 162 cm • Other aircrew duties — 157 cm |
| Ground Duty Height Relaxation | • Lakshadweep — 2 cm (Men 155 cm, Women 150 cm) • Gorkhas, eligible North-East and hilly Uttarakhand candidates — 5 cm (Men 152 cm, Women 147 cm) |
| Flying Branch Body Measurements | • Sitting height — 81.5–96 cm • Leg length — 99–120 cm • Thigh length — Maximum 64 cm |
| Chest and Weight | • Men’s chest — Minimum 77 cm with 5 cm expansion • Weight — As per age and height chart • Flying cadets — Minimum 48 kg before Stage I flying training |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Details
| Fitness Activity | Training Preparation Target |
|---|---|
| Running | Up to 4 km in 15 minutes |
| Push-ups and sit-ups | At least 20 each |
| Chin-ups | At least 8 |
| Rope climbing | 3–4 metres |
| Swimming | 25 metres |
IAF AFCAT 01/2027 Batch: Salary Details
| Rank | Pay Scale / Level | Monthly Pay Details |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Cadet | Training stipend | ₹56,100 per month |
| Flying Officer | Level 10 pay of ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 | ₹15,500 per month Military Service Pay plus applicable allowances |
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IAF AFCAT 01/2027 Batch 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
AFCAT Written Exam
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness, English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude | 100 | 300 | 2 hours | Multiple-choice questions in English |
- Each correct answer gives 3 marks. Each wrong answer costs 1 mark. Questions left blank score 0.
- If there are multiple shifts, scores are adjusted for differences in difficulty (normalisation).
- Eligible NCC and GATE entrants go directly to Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) testing.
AFCAT Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English | Reading comprehension, spotting errors, sentence completion and rearrangement, synonyms and antonyms, cloze test, idioms and phrases, analogy, one-word substitution and sentence transformation. |
| General Awareness | History, geography, sports, organisations, art and culture, environment, polity, economy, basic science, defence and current affairs. |
| Numerical Ability | Decimals and fractions, time and work, averages and percentages, profit and loss, ratio, interest, time and distance, races, area and perimeter, probability, number system, HCF and LCM, mean, median and mode. Questions are at Class 10 level. |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude | Verbal and non-verbal reasoning at graduation level. |
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing
| Stage | What candidates do |
|---|---|
| Stage I (Day 1) | Take the Officer Intelligence Rating Test and Picture Perception and Discussion Test. Pass screening and show original documents to continue. |
| Stage II (Days 2–5) | Take psychological tests, complete group tasks and attend a personal interview. Recommended Flying Branch candidates must also pass the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS), which they can take only once. |
AFSB centres include Dehradun, Mysuru, Gandhinagar, Varanasi and Guwahati.
Medical Exam and Merit List
- Candidates recommended by the AFSB take a medical exam conducted by the Special Medical Board.
- For AFCAT entry, the written exam and AFSB marks are added for the final merit list.
- The branch offered depends on merit rank, medical fitness and the preferences entered in the form.
IAF AFCAT 01/2027 Batch 2026: Important Questions
When is the last date to apply for Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027?
Submit the online form by 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM. Applications open on 12 November at 11:00 AM. The online form covers Flying and Ground Duty branches, with separate entry options for eligible NCC and GATE candidates.
When is the Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 exam?
The online exam is on 31 January 2027. Candidates can download their admit card from 27 January at 11:00 AM. The window for objections opens on 3 February at 10:00 AM and closes on 5 February at 10:00 AM.
How many posts are in Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027?
There are 284 listed posts across AFCAT and GATE Score Entry. Of these, 268 are through AFCAT and 16 through GATE. NCC Special Entry uses a separate Flying Branch seat rule based on the relevant AFCAT and Combined Defence Services Examination vacancies.
What is the age limit for Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027?
Age is counted on 1 January 2028. Flying Branch candidates must be 20 to 24 years old. Ground Duty candidates must be 20 to 26. The Flying Branch upper limit is 26 for candidates with a current commercial pilot licence issued by DGCA India.
What is the Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 application fee?
Candidates applying through AFCAT pay ₹550 plus 18% GST. The fee is non-refundable. NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry have no application fee. Candidates who pay can use net banking, a credit or debit card, or UPI.
Can final-year students apply for Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027?
Yes. Final-year or final-semester students can apply if they have no current backlog when they submit the form. They must also give proof of passing the required qualification by 30 November 2027. The education requirements depend on the branch selected.
How does Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 selection work?
AFCAT candidates take the written exam first. Eligible NCC and GATE entrants go directly to Air Force Selection Board testing. Recommended candidates then take a medical exam. The branch offered depends on merit, medical fitness and the preferences entered in the application.
