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IAF Opens AFCAT 2026 Registration; Applications Close December 14

Candidates must apply on afcat.edcil.co.in under defined age limits with specified educational thresholds.

Overview

  • The computer-based test is scheduled for January 31, 2026, with admit cards to be released on January 22.
  • The recruitment drive is reported to cover 328 vacancies across Flying and Ground Duty branches.
  • The fee is ₹550 plus GST, payable online via credit or debit card or net banking, with no cash, cheque or demand draft accepted.
  • Eligibility uses age as on January 1, 2027, with the Flying Branch set at 20–24 years and up to 26 for valid DGCA CPL holders, and Ground Duty at 20–26.
  • The exam paper has 100 questions for 300 marks over two hours with three marks for each correct answer and a one-mark deduction for each incorrect response.