Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Indian Air Force Releases AFCAT 1 2026 Notification, Registrations Open Nov 10
The Indian Air Force is looking for new officers for the year 2026 through an exam called AFCAT.
If you are a boy or girl and want to be an officer, you can apply online starting November 10th and have until December 9th to submit your application.
This exam is for the Flying Branch (pilots) and Ground Duty roles, which include technical and non-technical positions.
You need to be between 20 and 24 years old for flying jobs and 20 to 26 for ground duty jobs.
There is a small fee of Rs.
500 to apply.
Selected candidates will start their training in Hyderabad in late 2026 or early 2027.
Flying cadets get a stipend during training, and officers receive a salary and other benefits once they are commissioned.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the notification for the AFCAT 1 2026 exam.
Applications are open for men and women to join as Group A Gazetted Officers.
The exam is for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.
Online registration starts on November 10, 2025, and concludes on December 9, 2025.
Training for selected candidates will commence in January 2027.
- Who
- Indian Air Force (IAF)
- What
- Released short notification for AFCAT 1 2026, inviting applications for Group A Gazetted Officers (Flying and Ground Duty branches)
- When
- Short notification released; Registrations begin November 10, 2025, and end December 9, 2025.
- Where
- Online through the official AFCAT website — afcat.cdac.in
- Why
- To recruit men and women for various officer roles for courses commencing in January 2027.
Application Details
General Eligibility
Age Limit
Application Details
For flying branch: 20-24 years. For Ground duty: 20-26 years (as on Jan 1, 2027).
General Eligibility
Candidates aged between 20-24 years for flying and 20-26 years for ground duty as of January 1, 2027, are eligible.
Stipend and Salary During Training
Application Details
Flying cadets receive a fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100 during one year of training.
General Eligibility
Selected officers will receive between Rs. 56,100 and Rs. 1,77,500 (Level 10 pay) plus MSP of Rs. 15,500.
- Exam Name
- AFCAT-I 2026
- Application Start Date
- November 10, 2025
- Application End Date
- December 9, 2025
- Exam Purpose
- To select candidates for Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty branches (Technical and Non-Technical)
- Course Commencement
- January 2027
- Application Fee
- Rs. 500
- Official Website
- afcat.cdac.in
