AFCAT 2 2026, Notification, Application Form, Vacancy, Eligibility

The Indian Air Force released the AFCAT 2 2026 notification on 12 May 2026. The AFCAT application form 2026 will start from 20 May 2026 on the official website.

AFCAT 2 2026

The Indian Air Force conducts the AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) exam twice a year for candidates for the post of flying branch and ground duty (technical-Non technical) branches. This year, IFA has released the AFCAT 2 notification 2026 on 12 May 2026. AFCAT exam is one of the most popular defence entrance exams. Candidates wants to build a prestigious career in the Air Force can apply for AFCAT 2 2026 from 20 May 2026 on the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in.

The last date to apply for AFCAT 2026 is 19 June 2026. AFCAT exam will be conducted in an online computer-based test. The selected candidate will receive training at Air Force Academy and later join different branches of the Indian Air Force and receive a handsome salary of Rs 56100 to Rs 1,10700, including various allowances.

AFCAT 2 2026 Notification

AFCAT notification 2026 has been released on 12 May 2026 for 142 + vacancies of Ground Duty (non technical and Technical) and gazetted officers in flying branches on the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in. Male and female candidates who are graduates are eligible to apply for the AFCAT recruitment 2026. The detailed notification PDF will be released on 20 May 2026 along with the complete details such as AFCAT form date, selection process, eligibility, vacancy details and more.

AFCAT 2026 Overview

AFCAT 2 2026 Exam Date

AFCAT 2 Vacancy 2026

The Indian Air Force has announced to release more than 140 vacancies for ground duty (non-technical and technical) and Gazetted Officer posts in the flying branch. Check the vacancy details below.

AFCAT 2 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidate who are interested to apply for AFCAT exam 2026 needs to meet the eligibility criteria set by Indian Air Force. For ground duty and flying branch. The eligibility include candidates education qualification and age limit check the details below.

AFCAT Education Qualification for flying branch– the candidate must be 12th pass with a minimum of 50% marks in each mathematics and physics. OR

The candidate must be graduate in any discipline from recognise University with a minimum of 60% marks. OR

The candidate must have a BE/BTech sunday good night University with a minimum of 50% marks.

AFCAT education qualification for ground duty (technical) branch – the candidate must have completed aeronautical engineering with a minimum of 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics.

AFCAT Age Limit

• For flying branch and NCC special entry – the candidate must be between 20 to 24 years.
• For Ground Duty – the candidate must be aged between 20 to 26 years.

AFCAT 2 2026 Application Form

The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2026 application form will be released on 20 May 2026 on the official website. Candidates interested to apply can apply online through the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in. The last date to fill out the AFCAT 2 2026 application form is 19 June 2026. Candidates are advised to fill out their application form before the last date. The direct link to apply is given below.

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AFCAT 2 2026 Application Fees

All candidate who wants to apply for AFCAT 2026 needs to pay the application fees. That application fees for all candidates is Rs 550. Candidates can pay the application fees through online mode. Check the application fees details below.

AFCAT 2 2026 Selection Process

The selection process of AFCAT 2 includes AFSB test stage 1 and stage 2 and medical examination. Check the details of selection process mention here.

• AFSB Testing Stage 1 – this is a screening test, those candidates who are not able to clear AFSB test will be disqualified.
  • Officer intelligence rating
  • Picture perception and discussion test
• AFSB testing stage 2 – all candidate who are selected for stage 2 will undergo for the following tests.
  • Psychological test
  • Group test
  • AFSB interview
  • Computerise pilot selection system test
• Medical examination

How to apply for AFCAT 2 2026

Candidates who wants to apply for AFCAT 1 need to apply online by following the steps given below.

• Go to the official website of AFCAT at afcat.edcil.co.in.
• Firstly register yourself by entering your mobile number, email, personal information it is he.
• OTP will be sent on your mobile number and email, submit the OTP
• A login ID and a password will be sent on your number.
• Now login using the credential and fill out the application form such as educational qualification.
• Pay the online application fees.
• Now upload the scanned documents, including your photograph, signature, and certificates.
• Submit the details and take a printout for future reference.

AFCAT Salary 2026

The candidates selected under AFCAT 2 recruitment 2026 will receive an attractive salary. The cadets who are in the final year of training will receive a stipend of Rs 56,100. After the complication of training the officers will receive Rs 56,100 – 1,10,700 with various allowances including TA, DA, children education allowance, and ration money allowance etc.

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