Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2026 Recruitment: Full Details & Answer Key Info
Post Update Date: 01-02-2026
Short Description: The Indian Air Force has released the official notification for the Airforce Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2026. Online applications were accepted from 17 November 2025 to 14 December 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can find details about the answer key below. All important information regarding vacancy, age limit, and syllabus is available on the official notification.
Join Indian Air Force - AFCAT 01/2026 Exam Details
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 17/11/2025
- Last Date for Apply Online: 14/12/2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 14/12/2025
- Exam Date: 31/01/2026
- Exam City Available: 09/01/2026
- Admit Card Available: 22/01/2026
- Result Available: As per Schedule
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹550/-
- SC / ST: ₹550/-
- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
AFCAT 01/2026: Age Limit Criteria (as on 01/01/2027)
- Flying Branch (AFCAT & NCC Special Entry): 20-24 Years
- Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20-26 Years
AFCAT 01/2026: Vacancy Details
| Entry | Branch | Men (PC) | Women (PC) | Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | Flying | – | – | 34 | 04 |
| AFCAT | Ground Duty (Technical) | AE(L): 03, AE(M): 09 | AE(L): 03, AE(M): 03 | AE(L): 100, AE(M): 38 | AE(L): 23, AE(M): 09 |
| AFCAT | Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | – | – | WS: 21, Admin: 48, LGS: 09, Accts: 08, Edn: 02, MET: 01 | WS: 05, Admin: 12, LGS: 02, Accts: 02, Edn: 02, MET: 02 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC & 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | |||
How to Fill AFCAT 01/2026 Online Form
- Candidates applied between 17/11/2025 to 14/12/2025.
- Always read the full notification before applying.
- Ensure all documents (Eligibility, ID Proof, Address, Basic Details) are checked and collected.
- Keep scanned documents ready: Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before final submission, carefully review the application preview.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for your records.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Answer Key | Click Here (Official Link) |
| Download Admit Card (Candidate Login) | Click Here (Official Link) |
| Apply Online | Link Active as per Schedule |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | AFCAT Official Website |