AFCAT 02/2026 - 142 Posts Ka Form 21 June Ko Band Hua Aur Exam 8 August Ko Ho Chuka (Flying + Ground Duty)

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🎓 Eligibility & Overview▾
Organization
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Last Date
21 Jun 2026
Qualification
Graduate (Specific subjects for Flying/Technical branches)
Age Limit
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📄 Complete Details▾
Result aa gaya (5 October 2026 ki jaanch): AFCAT ke naye portal afcat.edcil.co.in par likha hai: "THE RESULT OF AFCAT 02/2026 HAS BEEN DECLARED. CANDIDATES CAN VIEW THEIR INDIVIDUAL RESULT BY LOGGING IN THROUGH THE AFCAT PORTAL", aur "AFSB SEAT SELECTION FOR AFCAT 02/2026 WILL BE ENABLED FROM 1700 HRS ON 10/09/2026 TILL 2359 HRS ON 14/09/2026." Purana afcat.cdac.in ab nahi khulta (404).
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
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Exam | AFCAT 02/2026 |
| Total Posts | 142 |
| Conducting Body | Indian Air Force |
| Portal | afcat.edcil.co.in |
| Apply Start | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 June 2026 (extended, closed) |
| Fee | Rs 550 (all categories) |
| Exam Mode | Online CBT |
Direct apply: afcat.edcil.co.in. Course commence date July 2027 ke aas-paas hoga.
AFCAT 02/2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 17 May 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 20 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 June 2026 (extended, closed) |
| Admit Card | ~1 week before exam (late July/Aug) |
| AFCAT Exam | 8 August 2026 |
| Result | Declared - login karke afcat.edcil.co.in par; AFSB seat selection 10-14.09.2026 |
| AFSB Interview | Oct-Dec 2026 |
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)
| Branch | Posts | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 35 | SSC (Men + Women) |
| Ground Duty Technical | ~62 | PC + SSC |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical | ~42 | PC + SSC |
| Meteorology | 3 | PC + SSC |
| Total | 142 | - |
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:
- afcat.edcil.co.in khol ke "New Registration" karein
- Email + mobile verify, basic details bharein
- Branch select karein (Flying/Tech/Non-Tech/Met) - multiple branches eligible ho to sab select karein
- Educational details + photo (10-50 KB) + signature (10-50 KB) upload
- Fee Rs 550 pay karein
- 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:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 min) |
| Marking | +3 correct, -1 wrong |
| Mode | Online CBT |
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)
| Feature | AFCAT | NDA | CDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Graduate | 12th pass | Graduate |
| Age | 20-26 | 16.5-19.5 | 19-25 |
| Branch | IAF only | Army/Navy/IAF | Army/Navy/IAF |
| Conducted by | IAF | UPSC | UPSC |
| Frequency | 2x/year | 2x/year | 2x/year |
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.edcil.co.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.edcil.co.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.edcil.co.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.
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