AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 340 Posts – Notification Out at afcat.cdac.in

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment 2025 for Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) posts. A total of 340 vacancies have been announced, and the online application process has started on 17 November 2025.
Eligible candidates can apply online at afcat.cdac.in before 14 December 2025.

This article covers the AFCAT 2026 eligibility, application fee, age limit, selection process, and step-by-step apply online application process.

📅 AFCAT 01/2026 Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Release 17 November 2025
Application Start 17 November 2025
Last Date to Apply 14 December 2025
Fee Payment Last Date 14 December 2025
Correction Window As per schedule
Admit Card To be notified
Exam Date To be notified
Result To be notified

Candidates must regularly check the official Air Force website for updates.

💰 AFCAT 01/2026 Application Fee

Category Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹550/-
SC / ST / PwD ₹550/-
NCC Special Entry ₹0/-
Meteorology Entry ₹0/-

Payment can be made through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.

🎓 AFCAT 01/2026 Eligibility Criteria

🔹 Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)

  • Flying Branch: 20 – 24 years

  • Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20 – 26 years

🔹 Educational Qualification

  • Flying Branch: Minimum Graduation

  • Ground Duty (Technical): Engineering degree with minimum 60%

  • Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation with 60%

Detailed eligibility is available in the official notification.

📌 AFCAT 01/2026 Vacancy Details – Total 340 Posts

The recruitment includes:

  • Flying Branch

  • Ground Duty (Technical)

  • Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

  • NCC Special Entry

  • Meteorology Entry

Candidates should download the notification for branch-wise vacancy details.

🏛 Selection Process for AFCAT 01/2026

The selection process includes:

  1. AFCAT Online Written Exam

  2. AFSB Interview

  3. Medical Examination

  4. Final Merit List

🧾 How to Apply Online for AFCAT 01/2026

  1. Visit the official AFCAT website: afcat.cdac.in

  2. Click on AFCAT 01/2026 – Apply Online

  3. Register using email ID and mobile number

  4. Login and fill the online form

  5. Upload required documents

  6. Pay the application fee

  7. Submit and download the confirmation page

🛑 Important Note

Applicants must verify all details from the official Join Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Notification 2025 before applying.