The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official employment notification for the AFCAT (01/2026) recruitment to fill vacancies in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches, along with NCC Special Entry for courses commencing in January 2027.
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the official IAF recruitment portal.
Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2025 Overview
Particular
Details
Organization Name
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Exam Name
AFCAT (01/2026)
Name of Posts
Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical), NCC Special Entry
Flying Branch: 10% of seats out of CDSE vacancies for Permanent Commission (PC) and 10% of seats out of AFCAT vacancies for Short Service Commission (SSC).
Eligibility Criteria of Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2025
Age Limit
Branch
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
Flying Branch
20 to 24 years (Born between 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2007)
(Relaxation up to 26 years for candidates holding valid DGCA Commercial Pilot License)
Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical)
20 to 26 years (Born between 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007)
Marital Status
Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.
Marriage is not permitted during training.
Educational Qualification
(i) Flying Branch
Minimum 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level, and
Graduation (3 years) in any discipline with minimum 60% marks, OR
BE/B.Tech (4 years) with minimum 60% marks, OR
Section A & B of AMIE or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks.
(ii) Ground Duty (Technical) Branch
(a) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) – AE (L)
Minimum 50% marks each in Physics & Maths at 10+2 level and
Minimum 60% marks in a 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in relevant disciplines such as: Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Information Technology, Robotics, Cyber Security, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, etc.
(b) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) – AE (M)
Minimum 50% marks each in Physics & Maths at 10+2 level and
Minimum 60% marks in Engineering/Technology degree in relevant Mechanical or allied fields such as: Aeronautical, Mechanical, Industrial, Production, Power, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Aerospace, etc.
(iii) Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches
Branch
Qualification
Weapon Systems (WS)
Graduation (3 years) or BE/B.Tech with 60% marks and 50% marks each in Physics & Maths at 10+2 level.
Administration & Logistics
Graduate degree in any discipline with 60% marks or equivalent.
Accounts Branch
B.Com / BBA (Finance) / BMS (Finance) / CA / CMA / CS / CFA / B.Sc. (Finance) with 60% marks.
Education
Post-Graduation with 50% marks and Graduation with 60% marks.
Meteorology
B.Sc. with Physics & Maths or Engineering degree in related discipline with 60% marks.
Examination Fee
AFCAT Entry: ₹550 + GST (Non-refundable)
NCC Special Entry: No fee required
How to Apply for Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2025
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the official AFCAT portal by following the steps below:
