Summary of IAF AFCAT Recruitment
Name of the Bank	Indian Air Force (IAF)
Number of Posts	379 Posts
Last Date	19/06/2026
Name of Post	AFCAT
Official website	indianairforce.nic.in
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IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2026

Indian Air Force (IAF) has released an official recruitment notification for the recruitment of 379 vacancies through the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT). Candidates aspiring to join the Indian Air Force as Commissioned Officers in Flying, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches can check the detailed notification provided below.

Interested applicants can find information regarding eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, selection process, salary details, and online application procedure. AFCAT Recruitment offers an excellent opportunity to build a prestigious career in the defence sector and serve the nation. For the latest Job Notifications, Defence Jobs, Government Jobs in Assam, Admit Cards, Results, and Educational Updates, visit Assam Job Alert regularly.

IAF AFCAT Recruitment Details

1. AFCAT Entry

No of Posts: 353 Posts

Branch wise No of Posts:

• Flying Branch: 35 posts
• Ground Duty (Technical) Branch: 211 posts
• Ground Duty (Non- Technical): 107 posts

2. NCC Special Entry

Branch wise No of Posts:

• Flying Branch: 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC .

 

3. Flying Branch

No of Posts: 26 Posts

Branch wise No of Posts:

• Ground Duty (Technical) Branch: 26 posts

Eligibility for IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification:

Flying Branch:

Candidates should have mandatorily passed with Mathematics and Physics at 10+2 level AND Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University. OR BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University. OR Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University.

Ground Duty (Technical) Branch:

A) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics){AE (L)}. Candidates should have passed with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level. Candidates who have undergone MSc Electronics with BSc in Physics OR a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India OR Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies in the following disciplines:

• Advanced Computer Application.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science.
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Computer and Communication Engineering.
• Computer Science and Applied Mathematics.
• Computer Engineering.
• Computer Engineering (Software Engineering).
• Computer Engineering and Application.
• Computer Science and Design.
• Computer Networking.
• Computer Science and Engineering.
• Cyber Physical Systems.
• Computer Science.
• Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security Including Block Chain Technology).
• Computer Science and Technology.
• Robotics and AI.
• Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things).
• Computer Science and Information Technology.
• Computer Science and Engg. (AI & Machine Learning).
• Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security).
• Computer Science and Systems Engineering.
• Computer Science and Engineering (Networks).
• Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science).
• Computer Science and Engineering (AI).
• Computer Technology
• Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• Electronics and Computer Science.
• Electronics and Computer Engineering.
• Mathematics and Computing.
• Software Engineering.
• Information and Communication Technology.
• Information Engineering.
• Information Science and Engineering.
• Information Science and Technology.
• Information Technology.
• Information Technology and Engineering.
• Electrical and Electronics (Power System).
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Electrical Power Engineering.
• Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering.
• Electrical, Electronics and Power Engineering.
• Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
• Electrical and Power Engineering.
• Electrical Engineering.
• Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Power).
• Electrical Engineering Industrial Control.
• Electrical Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• Electrical, Electronics and Power.
• Electronics and Electrical Engineering.
• Electronics and Power Engineering.
• Electronic Engineering.
• Electronic Science and Engineering.
• Electronics.
• Electronics and Control Systems.
• Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology).
• Electronics Design Technology.
• Electronics Instrument and Control.
• Electronics Engineering.
• Electronics System Engineering.
• Electronics Technology.
• Optics and Optoelectronics.
• Power Electronics.
• Power Electronics Engineering.
• Radio Physics and Electronics.
• Advanced Communication and Information System.
•  Advanced Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• Applied Electronics and Communications.
• Electronics and Communication (Communication System Engineering).
• Communication Engineering.
• Electronics and Communication Technology.
• Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (Industry Integrated).
• Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering.
• Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering.
• Electronics and Telecommunication.
• Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (Microwaves).
• Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.
• Electronics and Telematics Engineering.
• Telecommunication Engineering.
• Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
• Automation and Robotics.
• Automation Engineering.
• Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
• Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• Power Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
• Instrument Technology.
• Instrumentation.
• Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• Instrumentation and Electronics.
• Instrumentation Engineering.
• Instrumentation Technology.
• Robotics and Automation.

B) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates passed with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies in the following disciplines:-

• Aero Space Engineering
• Airline Management.
• Aeronautical Engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering (Industry Integrated).
• Mechanical Engineering (Automobile).
• Mechanical Engineering (Welding Technology)
• Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering).
• Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering Design.
• Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance).
• Power Engineering.
• Industrial and Production Engineering.
• Machine Engineering.
• Manufacturing Engineering.
• Manufacturing Engineering and Automation.
• Manufacturing Engineering and Technology.
• Manufacturing Process and Automation Engineering.
• Industrial Production Engineering.
• Manufacturing Science and Engineering.
• Manufacturing Technology.
• Mechanical Engineering (Production).
• Precision Manufacturing.
• Production and Industrial Engineering.
• Production Engineering.
• Automobile Engineering.
• Automotive Technology.
• Mechanical Engineering Automobile.
• Industrial Engineering.
• Mechanical and Automation Engineering.
• Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (Additive Manufacturing).
• Mechanical and Smart Manufacturing.
• Mechatronics.
• Mechatronics Engineering.
• Material Science and Technology.
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• Metallurgy and Material Technology.
• Advanced Mechatronics and Industrial.
• Automation.

GATE Score Entry:

l Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. The candidates must have completed Bachelor of Engineering(BE)/ Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) degree from 133 disciplines mentioned in para A and B above and qualified in any of the 10 disciplines of GATE exam as given below are eligible for GATE Score Entry. Candidates can register with GATE score obtained within three years preceding from the date of commencement of course.

Marital Status: Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course and marriage is not permitted during training. A candidate who marries during the period of training shall be terminated and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him/her by the Government.

Required Age for IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2026

Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2027 i.e. born between 02 July 2003 to 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive).

Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: All Ground Duty Branches including Technical Branch through (AFCAT) and Ground Duty (Technical) Branch through Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) Score Entry: 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2027 i.e. born between 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive).

How to Apply for Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment

To apply online candidates have to visit the official website link of IAF. To visit online application link directly please scroll down to the important link section and click on Apply Now. Step to apply online for IAF AFCAT Recruitment.

Step 1: Visit the important link section and click on Apply Now.

Step 2: Click on for New Registration .

Step 3: Insert the details of yours as asked for.

Step 4: After a successful registration click on Login and enter your id and Password.

Step 5: Filled the details and upload the necessary document such as Passport Photo, Signature etc.

Step 6: Make to payment of your respective application fee.

Step 7: Save or take a print out of the acknowledgement receipt for further references.

Application Fee:

Online examination will be conducted for AFCAT entry at various centers. Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 550/- + GST (non-refundable) as examination fee . However, candidates registering for NCC Special entry are not required to pay.

 

Important Date and Links for Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026

Last Date	19.06.2026
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Are you looking for a Career at Indian Air Force ?

Joining the Indian Air Force (IAF) offers a prestigious opportunity to serve the nation while building a rewarding career in the defence sector. Through AFCAT Recruitment 2026, eligible candidates can apply for Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) positions.

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