IAF AFCAT 2026: Admit Card, Exam Date, Result, Syllabus, Salary
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IAF AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is conducted by Indian Air Force (CDAC-run portals). Indian Air Force's online test for commissioning men and women as Group 'A' Gazetted Officers in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, followed by testing at an Air Force Selection Board (AFSB). As of , applications for IAF AFCAT 2026 closed on . Source: careerindianairforce.cdac.in.
Applications closed 21 Jun 2026.
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IAF AFCAT Exam Date 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 20 May – 21 Jun 2026 Last date extended from 19.06.2026 to 21.06.2026. PDF | Done |
| Editing of personal details in the application | 29 Jun – 30 Jun 2026 PDF | Done |
| Online AFCAT exam | 8 Aug 2026 10:00 to 12:00; reporting 08:00, gate closes 09:30. PDF p.18 | Done |
| Answer key and objection window | 9 Aug – 11 Aug 2026 Question paper, answer key and response in the candidate login from 17:00 on 09 Aug to 17:00 on 11 Aug 2026. PDF p.22 | Done |
| AFCAT result | Not announced Declared; each candidate checks it in their AFCAT portal login. | Done |
| AFSB date and venue selection | 10 Sept – 14 Sept 2026 Qualified candidates choose an AFSB date/place, then download the call-up letter and mandatory forms. PDF | Done |
IAF AFCAT Result 2026 and result date
No 2026 result on careerindianairforce.cdac.in yet.
Looking for an earlier result? IAF AFCAT Result 2019 · Result 2018 · Result 2020
IAF AFCAT Vacancy 2026: 379 posts
IAF AFCAT Age Limit and Eligibility 2026
20–26 years on 1 Jul 2027
Flying Branch (AFCAT and NCC Special Entry): 20-24 years, born 02.07.2003 to 01.07.2007 (up to 26 for holders of a valid DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence). Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches: 20-26 years, born 02.07.2001 to 01.07.2007. Candidates must be unmarried at the start of the course.
Source: Indian Air Force: Notification for AFCAT 02/2026 (Flying, Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical branches, NCC Special Entry, GATE Score Entry) for courses commencing July 2027 · PDF p.2 ↗Qualification: Flying: 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics plus a 3-year degree in any discipline or a 4-year BE/B.Tech (or AMIE/AeSI Sections A & B). Ground Duty (Technical): 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics plus a 4-year engineering/technology degree in the listed disciplines (or AMIE/AeSI/IETE). Ground Duty (Non-Technical): graduation in any discipline (Weapon Systems needs Maths and Physics at 10+2; Accounts needs B.Com/BBA Finance/CA etc.; Education needs post-graduation). Final-year students can apply. Fee: ₹550 + 18% GST (non-refundable) for AFCAT entry; not applicable for NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry. PDF p.3
IAF AFCAT Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | — / — |
| Verbal Ability in English | — / — |
| Numerical Ability | — / — |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | — / — |
Selection process: Online AFCAT → AFSB Stage-I (Officer Intelligence Rating test, picture perception and discussion) → AFSB Stage-II (psychological tests, group tests, interview) → Computerised Pilot Selection System (Flying Branch only) → Medical examination.
IAF AFCAT Salary per Month
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | Basic + DA 63% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Officer (pay ₹56,100 - 1,77,500 plus MSP ₹15,500; flight cadets get a fixed stipend of ₹56,100 a month during one year of training) | Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹91,443 |
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IAF AFCAT 2026: questions people ask
Is the IAF AFCAT 2026 notification out?
Yes, the IAF AFCAT 2026 cycle is under way. Latest: Applications closed 21 Jun 2026.
When was the latest IAF AFCAT Result released?
The latest IAF AFCAT Result is dated 12 Mar 2019 on careerindianairforce.cdac.in: "Merit list for January 2019 Courses ( )". Its official PDF is linked on this page.
What is the IAF AFCAT salary per month?
IAF AFCAT posts are at pay Level 10: entry basic pay ₹56,100 per month under the 7th CPC, plus DA, HRA and allowances.
What is the age limit for IAF AFCAT?
20–26 years on 1 Jul 2027, as per the official notification.
How many vacancies are there in IAF AFCAT 2026?
379 posts as per the official notice.
What is the full form of IAF AFCAT?
IAF AFCAT stands for Air Force Common Admission Test, conducted by Indian Air Force (CDAC-run portals).
What is the official website of IAF?
The only official website of IAF is careerindianairforce.cdac.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.
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