Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026

• Flying: Bachelor's degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, or a B.E. / B.Tech degree.
• Ground Duty Technical, Aeronautical Engineering Electronics: At least 60% in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum four-year graduation or integrated postgraduate degree in Engineering / Technology. Check the notification for further eligibility details.
• Ground Duty Technical, Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical: At least 60% each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a four-year Engineering / Technology degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Aeronautical Engineering, or an equivalent degree. Check the notification for further details.
• Administration and Logistics: Bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 60% marks.
• Accounts: B.Com., BBA, Bachelor of Management Studies or Bachelor of Business Studies with the stated Finance specialization, or qualified CA, CMA, CS or CFA. Check the notification for the detailed requirements.
• Weapon System: 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics, plus a bachelor's degree or B.E. / B.Tech degree in any stream.
• Education: Master's degree in any subject from a recognized Indian university.
• Meteorology: B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics, or a four-year B.E. / B.Tech degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science or an equivalent field. Check the notification for further details.

• Read the full AFCAT 01/2027 notification and check the eligibility for your chosen branch.
• Open the AFCAT online application link and register with an email ID and mobile number.
• Log in with your registration ID and password.
• Enter your personal, educational and category details and upload the requested scanned documents.
• Pay the applicable fee online and submit the form.
• Download or print the confirmation page.

AFCAT 01/2027 application update

The Indian Air Force has opened online applications for AFCAT 01/2027. The application window runs from 12 November to 11 December 2026. The last date for fee payment is also 11 December. The exam is scheduled for 31 January 2027; exam city details, the admit card and the result are to be released as per schedule.

The available information does not give a usable vacancy total or a branch-wise vacancy table. Candidates should read the full notification for the entry, branch and course details before choosing an option.

Eligibility at a glance

The Flying batch has an age range of 20–24 years, while Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical entries have an age range of 20–26 years. Age is counted on 1 January 2028. Candidates interested in NCC Special or Meteorology entries should consult the notification for their age-related conditions.

Educational requirements differ across branches. Flying eligibility includes a bachelor's degree with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or a B.E. / B.Tech degree. Technical branches have specified 10+2 marks and engineering degree requirements. Administration and Logistics require a bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks, while Education requires a master's degree. Accounts, Weapon System and Meteorology have separate qualification requirements listed above.

How to complete the form

• Read the full notification and check the requirements for the intended entry and branch.
• Register online using an email ID and mobile number, then log in with the registration ID and password.
• Complete the personal, educational and category details and upload the requested scanned documents, including the photo and signature.
• Pay the fee online, submit the application and download or print the confirmation page.

The AFCAT entry fee is Rs. 550 for all candidates; NCC Special Entry has no fee. The listed selection process consists of a written exam, AFSB interview, medical examination and merit list.