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IAF Releases AFCAT 2026 Notification, Registration Opens Nov. 17 for Jan. 31 Exam

Candidates must apply via the official AFCAT portal with an online-only fee of Rs 550 plus GST.

Overview

  • Online application window runs November 17 to December 14, 2025, at afcat.edcil.co.in, with guidance also available on afcat.cdac.in.
  • Eligibility spans Flying and Ground Duty branches, with Flying Branch ages 20–24 as of January 1, 2027, extendable to 26 for DGCA CPL holders, and Ground Duty 20–26.
  • The computer-based test features 100 objective questions for 300 marks over two hours and is conducted in English.
  • Branch-wise education rules include graduation with 50% and 10+2 Mathematics and Physics at 50% for Flying, and an engineering degree for Technical Ground Duty, alongside IAF medical and tattoo standards.
  • Applicants register, enter details, upload documents and photo/signature, pay the fee online via card or net banking, and save the submission confirmation.