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Total Vacancies
379 Posts
Last Date
19-June 2026
Indian Air Force has officially released the recruitment advertisement for Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Result Out: 379 Posts, announcing 379 Posts vacancies. Candidates possessing 12th Pass / Appearing qualifications and meeting the prescribed age and category eligibility criteria are invited to register online before 19-June 2026. Candidates are strongly encouraged to inspect the detailed notification PDF for syllabus breakdowns, reservation guidelines, and application procedures.
Career Outlook & Significance: Positions in Indian Air Force offer stable public employment, career mobility through departmental examinations, and comprehensive social security benefits. Candidates are advised to review the exam pattern and eligibility criteria below before beginning the online submission.
Indian Air Force has declared the AFCAT 02/2026 written examination result on 09 September 2026. The examination was conducted for recruitment to 379 vacancies in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches, including NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry. The courses under this cycle are scheduled to commence in July 2027.
Candidates who appeared in the AFCAT 02/2026 examination can now check their individual result, scorecard and qualifying status by logging into the AFCAT candidate portal using their registered credentials. The written AFCAT examination was conducted on 08 August 2026.
Candidates who qualify the written examination will proceed to the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) stage. According to the official notification, candidates declared successful in the online AFCAT are called to one of the AFSB centres. The AFSB centres are located at Dehradun, Mysuru, Gandhinagar, Varanasi and Guwahati. Qualified candidates are required to choose their AFSB date and venue through the AFCAT website to generate the call-up letter.
The AFCAT 02/2026 recruitment is for 379 posts, with the examination conducted for courses commencing in July 2027.
Prescribed Minimum Qualification
12th Pass / Appearing
State / Domicile Eligibility
All India
Age Limit Overview
Standard age requirements generally range from 18 to 30/35 years (calculated as on the specified cut-off date). Upper age relaxation applies for OBC (+3 yrs), SC/ST (+5 yrs), and PwBD (+10-15 yrs).
Not sure about your exact age on the cut-off date?
Use our free Age Calculator to verify your eligibility with category reservation rules.
Detailed Educational & Experience Requirements
Candidates should check the official notification for complete educational qualification, experience and category-wise relaxation standards.
A total of have been announced. Post-wise distribution details can be referenced below or via the official notification.
The online application window closes on 19 June 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to complete registration and fee payment before the deadline to avoid last-minute server congestion.
Candidates must possess 12th Pass / Appearing from a recognized board or university as specified in the official notification.
| Hiring Authority | Indian Air Force |
|---|---|
| Post Designation | Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Result Out: 379 Posts |
| Total Posts Announced | 379 Posts |
The appointment will be made under the applicable 7th Central Pay Commission or State Pay Rules. In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and medical reimbursement schemes.
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Calculate net take-home pay with DA, HRA (Tier X/Y/Z cities), and NPS deductions.
The standard selection methodology typically comprises the following sequential stages:
Phase 1: Syllabus Mastery
Download the official syllabus. Break down topics in Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Studies. Focus on high-weightage chapters first.
Phase 2: Previous Papers
Solve at least 5 years of past question papers from Indian Air Force or similar commission exams to understand recurring numerical and logic patterns.
Phase 3: Mock Tests & Time
Take full-length timed mock tests weekly. Dedicate double the test duration to error analysis and maintain a dedicated mistake logbook.
| Online Application Start Date | 20-May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 19-June 2026 |
| Scheduled Examination Date | 08 August 2026 |
Candidates qualifying in the written AFCAT examination will be called for Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) testing. The official notification states that successful AFCAT candidates have to choose their AFSB date and venue on the AFCAT website for generating the call-up letter.
Keep the following scanned originals ready prior to starting your online form:
| 🏆 Exam Result / Score Card | Check Result & Merit List |
|---|---|
| Results Link | Click Here |
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The selection process generally comprises written/computer-based examination, skill test/typing (if applicable), followed by document verification and medical fitness examination.
Please refer to the application fees section above for category-wise relaxation and fee concession details.
Published: 9/9/2026
Published: 9/9/2026
Published: 9/8/2026