AFCAT 2 2026 — 379 Air Force Officer Posts — 379 Posts
AFCAT 02/2026 is for 379 Commissioned Officer posts (Flying and Ground Duty) in the Indian Air Force. Registration ran from 20 May to 21 June 2026 and is now closed. The online AFCAT written exam is expected around August 2026, followed by the AFSB Interview and Medical.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Start | 20 May 2026 | Done |
| Registration Last Date | 21 June 2026 | Done |
| Admit Card | Before exam (Aug 2026) | Tba |
| AFCAT Written Exam (expected) | August 2026 | Upcoming |
Eligibility
- Graduate (with Physics & Maths at 10+2 for Flying/Technical) or relevant degree/BE/B.Tech per branch.
- Age generally 20–26 years (Flying) / up to 26–28 for Ground Duty, per branch rules.
- Unmarried candidates for Flying Branch as per IAF norms.
Vacancy & Salary
AFCAT 02/2026 is for 379 Commissioned Officer posts in the Indian Air Force.
| Branch |
|---|
| Flying Branch |
| Ground Duty (Technical) |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) — Admin, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology |
Commissioned officers start at 7th CPC Pay Level 10 (basic ₹56,100) plus Military Service Pay (₹15,500), flying/technical allowances and defence perks — approximate in-hand well above ₹1,00,000/month.
Selection Process
- AFCAT Written Exam (online) — expected around August 2026.
- AFSB Interview (Air Force Selection Board) — multi-stage (Officer Intelligence, Psychology, Group Tasks).
- Medical Examination and final merit / training at AFA.
AFCAT Exam Pattern
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark per wrong answer |
Subjects: General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability and Reasoning / Military Aptitude.
Full Details
- AFCAT 2 2026 = 379 Commissioned Officer posts (Flying & Ground Duty) in the IAF.
- Registration ran 20 May–21 June 2026 (closed); the written exam is expected around August 2026.
- Selection = AFCAT written → AFSB Interview → Medical → Training.
- Officers start at Pay Level 10 + Military Service Pay — a prestigious, high-growth defence career.
How to Download the Admit Card (when released)
- Visit the official AFCAT portal afcat.cdac.in.
- Log in with your AFCAT registration ID and password.
- Download the admit card once released (shortly before the August exam) and note your exam city, date and shift.
Career as an IAF Officer
Commissioned officers enjoy rapid promotion (Flying Officer → Flight Lieutenant → Squadron Leader → Wing Commander and beyond), free medical, subsidised accommodation, travel concessions and a respected leadership career — among the most sought-after officer entries in India.
Verified from AFCAT 02/2026 notification & updates. Confirm exam & admit-card dates at afcat.cdac.in. Last reviewed: 1 July 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
379 Commissioned Officer posts across the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical).
No. Registration closed on 21 June 2026. The written exam is expected around August 2026.
The online AFCAT exam is expected around August 2026; the admit card releases shortly before.
100 questions, 300 marks, 2 hours, with 1 negative mark per wrong answer, covering GA, Verbal, Numerical and Reasoning.
Pay Level 10 (basic ₹56,100) plus Military Service Pay (₹15,500) and allowances — approximate in-hand above ₹1,00,000 per month.