Indian Air Force has released AFCAT 01/2027 recruitment exam notification. Through this recruitment, commissioned officers will be selected in technical and non-technical branches of flying branch and ground duty. Eligible candidates can apply online from 12 November 2026 at the official website afcat.cdac.in. Last date of application is fixed as 11 December 2026. Selected candidates will be paid Rs. per month during training. 56,100 will get a stipend. Let’s know important information related to recruitment.
Under this Indian Air Force recruitment, officers will be selected in technical and non-technical branches of flying branch and ground duty. Apart from this candidates will also get opportunities through NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry. It is reported that the training will begin in January 2028 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal.
Important Application Dates and Fees
The online application process for AFCAT 01/2027 will start on 12 November 2026 at 11 AM. Interested candidates can fill the form till 11:30 PM on 11th December 2026. For AFCAT admission Rs. 550 examination fee and applicable GST to be paid. At the same time, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry candidates are exempted from examination fee.
What should be the age?
Candidate age should be between 20 to 24 years for flying branch. For this, the date of birth should be between 2 January 2004 to 1 January 2008. Candidates holding a valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) can avail the maximum age limit of 26 years. Age limit for ground duty branch is 20 to 26 years. For this, the date of birth should be between January 2, 2002 to January 1, 2008. Age will be calculated as on January 1, 2028.
Educational qualification
As for the educational qualification, for flying and ground duty non-technical branches, graduation with minimum 60 percent marks is required. For flying branch also studying physics and maths in 12th is compulsory. For technical branch, one should have four years BE/BTech degree in relevant subject.
How will the selection be made?
In the selection process first computer based written test will be conducted. In which questions will be asked from General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability and Reasoning. Candidates who qualify the exam will have to appear for the five-day selection phase of the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB). In which interview, psychological test and medical examination will be done.
How much will you get paid during training?
Selected candidates will be paid Rs. per month during training. 56,100 will be given a fixed stipend. After receiving commission, the starting salary can be Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 per month under Pay Matrix Level-10. Apart from this, other government facilities will also be available as per rules.
