AFCAT 02/2026 IAF Notification 142 Posts Apply Online - Flying + Ground Duty

Bhaiyon, Indian Air Force ne AFCAT 02/2026 notification release kiya tha. 142 posts - Flying, Ground Duty Technical + Non-Technical. Registration 20 May - 21 June 2026 (19 June se extend) thi - ab CLOSED. AFCAT exam 8 August 2026 ko hai. Ye Commissioned Officer banne ka direct gate hai.

AFCAT 02/2026 - Quick Info + 142 Posts

Direct apply: afcat.cdac.in. Course commence date July 2027 ke aas-paas hoga.

AFCAT 02/2026 Important Dates

Application 21 June 2026 ko close ho chuki (19 June se extend hui). Ab AFCAT exam 8 August 2026 ki taiyaari + admit card ka intezaar karo.

AFCAT 02/2026 Vacancy Branch-Wise (Flying + Ground Duty Tech + Non-Tech)

Flying Branch sirf SSC (Short Service Commission - 14 years). Ground Duty mein PC (Permanent Commission) bhi available hai.

AFCAT 02/2026 Eligibility (Age + Qualification per branch)

Age (as on 01 July 2027):

• Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years
• Ground Duty (Tech + Non-Tech): 20 to 26 years
• DGCA CPL holders: upper age 26 years (Flying)

Qualification:

• Flying Branch: Graduate (any stream) with 60% + Maths & Physics 50% each in 10+2. OR BE/BTech with 60%.
• Ground Duty Technical: BE/BTech 4-year in specified streams (Aeronautical, Computer, Electronics, Mechanical, etc.) with 60%.
• Ground Duty Non-Technical: Graduate (any stream) with 60% + 60% in 10+2.
• Meteorology: Post Graduate in Science/Maths/Stats/Geophysics/Env Science/Meteorology/Oceanography with 50%.

Marital Status: Unmarried (only for Flying applicants below 25). Nationality: Indian citizen.

AFCAT 02/2026 Application Fee + Apply Process

Fee: Rs 550 + GST for all categories. NCC Special Entry Flying candidates - NO fee. Payment online (UPI/Net Banking/Card).

Apply steps:

1. afcat.cdac.in khol ke "New Registration" karein
2. Email + mobile verify, basic details bharein
3. Branch select karein (Flying/Tech/Non-Tech/Met) - multiple branches eligible ho to sab select karein
4. Educational details + photo (10-50 KB) + signature (10-50 KB) upload
5. Fee Rs 550 pay karein
6. Final submit, printout rakh lo

Backup site: careerindianairforce.cdac.in. Aur info: indianairforce.nic.in.

AFCAT 02/2026 Exam Pattern (100 Qs, 200 marks, 2 hours)

AFCAT Paper:

Sections: English, General Awareness, Numerical Ability, Reasoning + Military Aptitude.

EKT (only Ground Duty Technical): 50 Qs, 150 marks, 45 min, after AFCAT paper. Mechanical/Computer Science/Electronics streams.

Cutoff usually 150-170 marks. Negative marking tight hai - guess mat karo.

AFCAT 02/2026 Salary + Training (AFA Hyderabad)

Training: AFA Hyderabad / Dundigal mein 74 weeks. Training stipend Rs 56,100/month.

Salary on commissioning (Flying Officer):

• Basic Pay (Level 10): Rs 56,100
• • Flying Allowance: Rs 25,000 (Flying)
• • Tech Allowance: Rs 2,500-6,300 (Tech)
• • MSP Rs 15,500 + DA + HRA
• In-hand: Rs 85,000-1,15,000/month

Plus free medical, CSD, ration, accommodation, LTC, pension. Rank promotion (Flt Lt, Sqn Ldr) time-based.

AFCAT vs NDA vs CDS (key differences)

Graduate ho aur sirf IAF chahiye - AFCAT best hai. Compare NDA 2/2026 ke saath.

AFCAT Scam Warning

Bhaiyon, dhyan se:

• Official portal sirf afcat.cdac.in hai. "afcat-online.in", "afcat2026.com" - FAKE.
• IAF kabhi "guaranteed selection coaching" Rs 50K-2L mein nahi bechta. WhatsApp pe aisa message aaye - block.
• Fee sirf Rs 550 hai. Agent Rs 5000+ maange - scam.
• AFSB interview ke baad "medical clearance fee" demand - 100% fraud, IAF free medical karta hai.
• "Direct commissioning without exam" call - cyber crime pe report (1930).

AFCAT 02/2026 FAQs

Q: AFCAT 02/2026 ki last date kya hai? A: 19 June 2026 - afcat.cdac.in pe online apply karna hai.

Q: AFCAT 02/2026 mein kitne posts hain? A: Total 142 posts - Flying (35), Ground Duty Technical, Non-Technical, aur Meteorology mein distributed.

Q: AFCAT exam pattern kya hai? A: 100 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours. +3 correct, -1 wrong. EKT separate hai Ground Tech ke liye.

Q: AFCAT eligibility age kya hai? A: Flying Branch 20-24 saal, Ground Duty (Tech + Non-Tech) 20-26 saal as on 01 July 2027.

Q: AFCAT application fee kitna hai? A: Rs 550 (all categories). NCC Special Entry Flying candidates ke liye no fee.

Q: AFCAT 02/2026 exam kab hoga? A: August 2026 expected hai. Admit card exam se 10-15 din pehle afcat.cdac.in pe milega.

Q: Flying Officer ki salary kitni hai? A: Starting Rs 56,100 basic + Rs 25,000 flying allowance + MSP + DA. Total in-hand Rs 85K-1.15L/month.

AFCAT 02/2026 - Related Defence

• NDA 2/2026 Notification - UPSC Eligibility
• UPSC NDA 1 2026 Result + Cut Off
• Indian Army Agniveer CEE 2026 Admit Card
• Agniveer Army Tech Syllabus 2026 - Subject-Wise
• 12th Pass Sarkari Naukri Bihar 2026 Guide
• Bihar 12th ke Baad Kya Kare Career Guide 2026

Apply karo, taiyari shuru karo. Aasman ki vardi tumhara intezaar kar rahi hai. Jai Hind!