AFCAT 2 2026 eligibility kya revised hua?

MAJOR CHANGE: Physics + Maths NOW required in 10th OR 12th (earlier: only 12th). This is a RELAXATION. Candidates with Physics+Maths in 10th but not 12th are NOW eligible for Flying Branch. Engineering graduates get preference in Ground Duty (Technical). Female officer positions EXPANDED.

AFCAT exam kab hoga aur pattern kya hai?

Exam Date: September-October 2026 (expected). Pattern: 100 questions | 300 marks | 2 hours (120 minutes). Sections: Verbal (20Q), Numerical (20Q), Reasoning (30Q), Situational Awareness (30Q). Selection: Written → Medical → PAT → SSB → Final Selection.

AFCAT registration fee kitni hai?

₹250 (non-refundable). ALL candidates pay same fee. SC/ST को कोई exemption नहीं. Payment: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI. Fee payment MANDATORY for form submission.

AFCAT salary aur benefits kya hain?

Flying Officer: Basic ₹56,100 + DA + HRA + Flying Allowance (₹12,000-15,000/month). Total in-hand: ₹1.2-1.4 lakh/month. Plus: Free housing, ration, medical, travel, pension. Group Captain (8-10 years): ₹1.5+ lakh/month.

Registration Status

🔴 REGISTRATION LIVE — Apply NOW!

AFCAT 2 2026 registration portal is NOW OPEN at afcat.cdac.in (Started 20 May). Eligible candidates can register and apply immediately. Expected application deadline: June-July 2026 (5-7 weeks window). Apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

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Major Update

✨ Eligibility REVISED — Good News!

Physics + Maths NOW required in 10th OR 12th for Flying Branch (earlier: only 12th). This is a MAJOR RELAXATION! Engineering graduates get preference in Ground Duty (Technical). Female officer positions EXPANDED.

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🎯 Key Changes in AFCAT 2 2026 (Eligibility Revised):

Physics + Maths Requirement (Flying): Now required in 10th OR 12th (relaxed from earlier)
Engineering Graduates: B.Tech / B.E. candidates get preference in Ground Duty (Technical)
Female Officers: Expanded opportunities for female pilots in Flying Branch
Medical Standards Updated: Some relaxations in height for SC/ST candidates
Registration Timeline: 5-7 weeks application window (started 20 May)

AFCAT 2 2026

INDIAN AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST — CEN 02/2026

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AFCAT 2 2026 Registration OPEN Today (20 May) | 382 Commission Officer Posts | Flying, Ground Duty, Technical | Eligibility REVISED | afcat.cdac.in

Q: AFCAT 2 2026 registration kab start hua?

AFCAT 2 (CEN 02/2026) registration officially started 20 May 2026 at afcat.cdac.in. Portal is LIVE. Expected application window: 5-7 weeks (approx. till June-July 2026). Eligible candidates can register and apply NOW.

Q: AFCAT ke liye age limit kya hai?

Flying Branch: 21-23 years. Ground Duty & Other: 21-27 years. SC/ST: +3 years additional relaxation (24-26 Flying, 24-30 Ground Duty). Age calculation: 1 January 2027 basis.

Q: Unmarried hona zaroori hai AFCAT ke liye?

YES, MUST BE UNMARRIED at time of commission. Married candidates = automatic disqualification. Marriage allowed after 5 years (pilots) or 8 years (others) of service. If you marry before commission, you're OUT.

Q: Physics+Maths 10th mein hai to Flying eligible hun?

YES! Ab haan (new eligibility). Physics + Maths 10th OR 12th mein hona chahiye. Pehle sirf 12th mein hona padta tha. Ye ek MAJOR RELAXATION hai. Agar aapke pass 10th mein Physics+Maths aur Bachelor's degree hai to eligible ho!

Q: Height requirement aur vision standards kya hain?

Height: Minimum 162.5 cm (males) | 152 cm (females). SC/ST: 2-3 cm relaxation. Vision: Flying — Correctable to 6/6 (glasses OK for some, but LASIK NOT allowed). Ground Duty — Glasses/contact lens allowed. Below minimum height = automatic disqualification.

Q: Kya multiple AFCAT attempts kar sakte hain?

Maximum 3 attempts allowed. If you fail written exam 3 times = no more attempts. SSB rejection doesn't count as attempt — only written exam failure counts. Choose wisely!

🔴 LIVE 20 May 2026 ✈️ Eligibility REVISED Flying, Ground Duty, Tech 382 Officer Posts Exam: Sept-Oct 2026

AFCAT 2 2026 (CEN 02/2026) registration officially opened TODAY (20 May 2026) at afcat.cdac.in. Indian Air Force is recruiting 382 Commission Officers for Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Administrative), Meteorology, and Education Branches. Eligibility criteria REVISED — Physics + Maths now required in 10th OR 12th (earlier: only 12th). Age limit: 21-23 years (Flying), 21-27 years (Ground Duty). Exam expected September-October 2026. Selection through Written Exam, Medical Fitness, PAT, SSB Interview, and Final Medical.

AFCAT 2 2026 अधिसूचना — 382 Commission Officer पद | 20 मई से पंजीकरण खुला है

AFCAT 2 2026 (CEN 02/2026) पंजीकरण आज (20 मई 2026) से शुरू हो गया है afcat.cdac.in पर। भारतीय वायु सेना 382 Commission Officer भर्ती कर रही है — Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Administrative), Meteorology, Education। Eligibility REVISED — Physics + Maths अब 10th OR 12th दोनों में चल सकते हैं। Age limit: 21-23 (Flying), 21-27 (Ground Duty)। Exam September-October 2026 में है।

🚀 Apply NOW at afcat.cdac.in ↗ 🌐 IAF Official Website ↗

📋 Registration: 20 May 2026 ✓ LIVE | Expected Deadline: June-July 2026 | Exam Date: September-October 2026 | Eligibility: REVISED | Updated: 06 Jun 2026, 14:13 IST

⏳ Expected Application Deadline (Approx. 5-7 weeks from start):

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💡 Check official notification for exact deadline. Earlier years: 5-7 weeks window. Approx. deadline June-July 2026.

✅ REGISTRATION IS LIVE: AFCAT 2 2026 (CEN 02/2026) registration opened 20 May 2026 at afcat.cdac.in. Eligibility Revised — Physics + Maths now required in 10th OR 12th for Flying Branch. 382 Commission Officer posts available. Eligible candidates apply NOW. Expected application deadline: June-July 2026 (5-7 weeks). Do not miss this opportunity!

Position Type

Commission Officer

Reg. Status

LIVE ✓ 20 May

Age Limit

21-27 years

Total Posts

382

AFCAT 2 2026 — Key Changes & Eligibility Revision
Change	Details & Impact
Physics + Maths (MAJOR)	REVISED: Now required in 10th OR 12th (earlier: only 12th). This is a RELAXATION! If you have Physics + Maths in 10th but not in 12th, you're NOW eligible for Flying Branch. Plus Bachelor's degree required.
Engineering Graduates	NEW PREFERENCE: B.Tech / B.E. / B.Sc (Engineering) get priority in Ground Duty (Technical). Better career progression for technical background candidates.
Female Officers	EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES: Female pilot recruitment in Flying Branch EXPANDED significantly. Earlier very limited slots. Now more opportunities for women officers.
Height Relaxation	SC/ST RELAXATION: 2-3 cm height relaxation for SC/ST candidates depending on category. General candidates: strict 162.5 cm minimum.
Medical Standards	Updated: Some flexibility in medical criteria for SC/ST. Vision standards same. No color blindness for Flying Branch.
Registration Deadline	Approx 5-7 weeks: Started 20 May. Expected deadline June-July 2026. Check official website for exact date.

AFCAT 2 2026 — Complete Timeline
Event	Date / Status
Registration Opens	20 May 2026 ✓ LIVE
Online Portal	afcat.cdac.in
Application Deadline (Expected)	June-July 2026 (5-7 weeks from 20 May)
Admit Card	2 weeks before exam
Written Exam Date	September-October 2026 (Expected)
Exam Duration	2 hours \| 100 questions \| 300 marks
Result Announcement	4-6 weeks after exam
SSB Interview	December 2026 – March 2027 (approx.)
Final Commission & Joining	June-July 2027 (approx.)

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Check official website at afcat.cdac.in for exact dates. Timeline may vary.

AFCAT 2 2026 — Branch-wise Vacancies
Branch Name	Posts (Approx.)	Key Requirements
Flying Branch	61	Bachelor's degree + Physics & Maths in 10th OR 12th (REVISED) + Excellent eyesight
Ground Duty (Technical)	121	B.Tech / B.E. in Engineering (preference given)
Ground Duty (Administrative)	161	Bachelor's degree in any stream
Meteorology Branch	21	Bachelor's degree with Physics + Mathematics
Education Branch	18	Bachelor's degree + B.Ed / M.Ed (preferred)
TOTAL POSTS		382 Commission Officer Positions

✓ Candidates can apply for their preferred branch as per eligibility. Final vacancy numbers may vary slightly from estimated.

AFCAT 2 2026 — Eligibility Criteria (REVISED)
Parameter	Details
Nationality	Indian citizen as per Constitution of India
Age (Flying)	21-23 years as on 1 January 2027. SC/ST: +3 years (24-26)
Age (Ground Duty)	21-27 years as on 1 January 2027. SC/ST: +3 years (24-30)
Education (Flying) — REVISED	Bachelor's degree + Physics + Maths in 10th OR 12th (REVISED — relaxed from earlier)
Education (Ground Duty Technical)	B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Aeronautical / Chemical Engineering
Education (Ground Duty Admin)	Bachelor's degree in any discipline from recognized university
Height	Minimum 162.5 cm (males), 152 cm (females). SC/ST: 2-3 cm relaxation
Vision	Flying: Correctable to 6/6 (glasses OK for some, LASIK NOT allowed). Ground Duty: Glasses/contact lens allowed
Marital Status	MUST BE UNMARRIED at time of commission. Marriage allowed after 5 years (pilots) or 8 years (others)
No Dependents	Cannot have dependents (children or persons under guardianship)
Medical Fitness	Excellent health. No chronic illness, diabetes, asthma, heart conditions
Criminal Record	No criminal convictions. Character certificate required
Application Fee	₹250 (non-refundable). ALL candidates same fee. SC/ST: NO exemption

AFCAT 2 2026 — Written Exam Pattern
Section	Questions \| Marks \| Time
Verbal Ability (English)	20 questions \| 20 marks
Numerical Ability	20 questions \| 20 marks
Reasoning & Military Aptitude	30 questions \| 60 marks \| Negative marking: 0.25/wrong
Situational Awareness	30 questions \| 200 marks \| Negative marking: 0.25/wrong
TOTAL: 100 Questions \| 300 Marks \| 2 Hours (120 Minutes)

📌 Selection Process (6 Stages):

1. Written Exam (Qualifying) — 100 MCQ, 300 marks, 2 hours
2. Medical Fitness Test (MFT) (Qualifying) — Height, weight, vision, hearing check
3. Psychological Assessment Test (PAT) (Qualifying) — 3-4 hours psychological testing
4. Service Selection Board (SSB) Interview (Qualifying) — 4-5 days (Psychological tests, group tasks, personal interview)
5. Final Medical Check-up (Qualifying) — Detailed medical examination
6. Aircrew Test (CFS) — Flying Branch only, at Air Force Academy
Final Merit List — Based on all stages combined

⚠️ ALL stages are QUALIFYING. Failure in any stage = Selection cancelled.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for AFCAT 2 2026:

Visit afcat.cdac.in NOW (Registration LIVE)

AFCAT 2 2026 portal is LIVE from 20 May 2026. Go to afcat.cdac.in immediately. Bookmark the site. Portal will remain open for ~5-7 weeks (till approx. June-July 2026).

💡 Access during daytime for best speed. Portal may be slow during peak hours (evening). Try early morning or late night.

Create New User Account

Click "New Registration" → Fill name, email, phone, DOB, gender → Create username & password → Verify email with OTP. Your registration number will be generated immediately. SAVE IT!

💡 Use only personal email. Password 8+ chars (mix numbers & letters). Use the same email & phone throughout.

Fill Personal & Educational Details

Log in → Fill: Full name, DOB, gender, category (Gen/OBC/SC/ST), nationality, address, phone, email → Fill educational details: 10th, 12th, Bachelor's degree marks, stream, university → For Flying: Declare Physics + Maths in 10th OR 12th (this is IMPORTANT with revised eligibility)

💡 DOB must match birth certificate/Aadhaar 100%. Educational details must match certificates exactly.

Select Branch & Preferences

Choose preferred branch: (1) Flying, (2) Ground Duty (Technical), (3) Ground Duty (Admin), (4) Meteorology, (5) Education. Select ONLY 1 branch. You can apply ONCE only. Cannot change after submission.

💡 Choose wisely! Research each branch requirements before selecting.

Upload Photo, Signature & Documents

Upload: (1) Passport-size color photo (4×6 cm, white background, recent, <100KB), (2) Signature (black ink, white paper, <50KB), (3) Scanned copies of 10th, 12th, graduation certificates (PDF, <500KB each)

💡 Photo must show full face clearly (no glasses). Signature must match official documents. Poor quality = rejection.

Pay ₹250 Application Fee

Fee: ₹250 (non-refundable, all candidates). No exemptions even for SC/ST. Payment: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Fee is MANDATORY for form submission.

💡 Keep payment screenshot. Payment confirmation will be emailed. Required for admit card download.

Review & Final Submit

Review all details carefully. Check name spelling, DOB, educational data, documents. Click final "Submit" button. After submission, CANNOT edit form. Download confirmation email. SAVE registration number.

💡 Screenshot confirmation page. Registration number needed for admit card & exam entry.

🚀 APPLY NOW at afcat.cdac.in ↗

Q. AFCAT 2 2026 registration kab start hua?▼

A. AFCAT 2 (CEN 02/2026) registration officially started 20 May 2026 at afcat.cdac.in. Portal is LIVE RIGHT NOW. Expected application window: 5-7 weeks (approx. June-July 2026). Eligible candidates can register and apply NOW!

Q. Physics + Maths 10th mein hai to Flying ke liye eligible hoon?▼

A. YES! Ab haan (with revised eligibility). Physics + Maths 10th OR 12th mein chahiye. Pehle sirf 12th mein hona padta tha. Ye ek MAJOR RELAXATION hai! Agar aapke pass 10th mein Physics + Maths hai aur Bachelor's degree hai to eligible ho sakte ho Flying Branch ke liye!

Q. AFCAT ke liye age limit kya hai?▼

A. Flying Branch: 21-23 years. Ground Duty & Other: 21-27 years. SC/ST candidates: +3 years additional relaxation (24-26 Flying, 24-30 Ground Duty). Age calculation: 1 January 2027 basis. No upper age relaxation for OBC.

Q. Unmarried hona zaroori hai AFCAT ke liye?Q. Unmarried hona zaroori hai AFCAT ke liye?▼

A. YES, MUST BE UNMARRIED at time of commission. Married candidates = automatic disqualification (permanent). Marriage allowed after 5 years of service (pilots) or 8 years (others). If you marry before commission, you're OUT.

Q. AFCAT exam kab hoga?▼

A. Expected exam date: September-October 2026 (official date TBA). Admit card will be released 2 weeks before exam. Registration started 20 May, exam approx. 4-5 months later. Check afcat.cdac.in for exact date.

Q. AFCAT ke liye kaunsa engineering required hai Ground Duty Technical ke liye?▼

A. Ground Duty Technical ke liye: B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Aeronautical / Production / Chemical Engineering. Other engineering branches nahi hote. IIT/NIT graduates get preference.

Q. AFCAT salary/benefits kya hain?▼

A. Commission Officer Basic Pay: ₹56,100 + DA + HRA + Branch allowance. Total in-hand: ₹1.2-1.4 lakh/month approx. Plus: Free housing, ration, medical, travel, family pension after 20 years. Group Captain (8-10 years): ₹1.5+ lakh/month.

Q. Kya multiple AFCAT attempts kar sakte hain?▼

A. Maximum 3 attempts allowed. If you fail written exam 3 times = no more attempts. Important: SSB rejection doesn't count as attempt — only written exam failure counts as 1 attempt.

Q. Height requirement aur vision standards kya hain?▼

A. Height: Minimum 162.5 cm (males) | 152 cm (females). SC/ST: 2-3 cm relaxation. Vision: Flying — Correctable to 6/6 (glasses OK, LASIK NOT allowed). Ground Duty — Glasses/contact lens allowed. Below height minimum = automatic disqualification.

Q. AFCAT application fee kitni hai aur SC/ST ko relaxation hai?▼

A. ₹250 (non-refundable). ALL candidates pay same fee. SC/ST, Female, PwD — NO exemption at all. Payment: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI. Fee is MANDATORY for form submission.

📌 Important Links

✅ AFCAT 2 2026 Registration Portal (LIVE 20 May)Open Now ✓	afcat.cdac.in ↗
📄 Full Notification PDF (CEN 02/2026)Available ✓	Download PDF ↗
🌐 Indian Air Force Official Website	indianairforce.gov.in ↗
📚 Previous Year Papers & Study Materials	Check Portal ↗
🎫 Admit Card (Expected Aug 2026)Coming Soon	Track Updates →

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AFCAT 2 2026 Registration OPEN Today (20 May) | 382 Commission Officer Posts | Flying, Ground Duty, Technical | Eligibility REVISED | afcat.cdac.in

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AFCAT Resources

Reg. Status	LIVE ✓ 20 May
Total Posts	382 Officers
Branches	5 Branches
Age Limit	21-23 \| 21-27
Exam Date	Sept-Oct 2026
Application Fee	₹250
Eligibility	REVISED ✓