Indian Air Force Recruitment 2026: Indian Air Force invites online recruitment applications through Indian Air Force website (https://afcat.edcil.co.in/) for the following posts of 284 Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT- 01/2027) vacancies on a regular basis. Candidates who fulfil all the eligibility criteria may register and apply online through the Online Application Portal of Indian Air Force (https://afcat.edcil.co.in/) within the stipulated period. According to the official timeline, the online application portal opens today, 12.11.2026 at 11.00 AM, and interested applicants must submit their forms before the closing date on 11.12.2026 at 11.30 PM.
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Eligible candidates possessing a B.E/B.Tech, Any Degree, B.Sc, B.,Com, BBA, BBS, CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA can apply exclusively via the online mode. The primary job locations for these coveted AFCAT- 01/2027 posts are spread all over India. Following a successful submission, registered candidates will receive a secure link to download their official exam hall tickets and interview call letters via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
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Indian Air Force Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Indian Air Force |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 284 Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT- 01/2027) Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Application Start Date: 12.11.2026 at 11.00 AM |
| Application Last Date: 11.12.2026 at 11.30 PM |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://afcat.edcil.co.in/ |
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Current Indian Air Force Job Openings:
- AFCAT Entry – Flying – 36 Posts
- AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Technical) – Â 124 Posts
- AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – 108 Posts
- GATE Score Entry – 16 Posts
Entry, Branch, Course Number and Vacancies:
Indian Air Force Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
Age Limit:
- Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2028 i.e. born between 02 Jan 2004 to 01 Jan 2008 (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 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2008 (both dates inclusive).Â
- Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2028 i.e. born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2008 (both dates inclusive).Â
- Marital Status: Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course and marriage is not permitted during training
Pay Scale:
- Flying Officer Rank – Level 10 Rs.Rs. 56100 – 177500/-
Method of Selection:
- Online ExaminationÂ
- Practice Test/ Physical Fitness / Officer Intelligence Rating Test / Psychological test/ Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) / InterviewÂ
Application Fee:
- Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 550/- + 18% GST (non-refundable) (not-applicable for NCC special entry)
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 12.11.2026 at 11.00 AM and 11.12.2026 at 11.30 PM (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Indian Air Force website https://afcat.edcil.co.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 12.11.2026 at 11.00 AMÂ
- Closing Date of online application portal: 11.12.2026 at 11.30 PMÂ
Indian Air Force Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of Indian Air Force: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for Indian Air Force: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for Indian Air Force: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is the Indian Air Force position a permanent job?
- Yes, it is a permanent job.Â
- What is the last date to apply?Â
- The last date to submit your online application for the Indian Air Force positions is 11.12.2026 at 11.30 PM. The online application portal opened on 12.11.2026 at 11.00 AM.Â
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?Â
- The official place of posting for all the 284 positions will be All Over India.Â
- What is the selection process?Â
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Online Examination, Practice Test/ Physical Fitness / Officer Intelligence Rating Test / Psychological test/ Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) / InterviewÂ