Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the notification for the
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2027) batch for courses commencing in
January 2028. Eligible and interested unmarried male and female candidates can submit their online applications from
12 November 2026. Read on for complete details regarding eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, and important links.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment Overview
- Department: Indian Air Force (IAF)
- Exam Name: Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT - 01/2027)
- Course Commencing: January 2028
- Total Vacancies: 284 Posts
- Job Location: All Across India
📅 Important Dates
| Milestone Event |
Date |
| Notification Release Date |
11 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date |
12 November 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
11 December 2026 (11:30 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
11 December 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date |
27 January 2027 |
| AFCAT 01/2027 Exam Date |
31 January 2027 |
💸 Application Fee
- AFCAT Entry: Rs. 550/- + 18% GST
- NCC Special Entry & GATE Score Entry: Nil (No Fee)
- Payment Mode: Online via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
🎓 Age Limit & Eligibility (As on 01/01/2028)
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 Years (Born between 02 January 2004 to 01 January 2008). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License (CPL) issued by DGCA is extendable up to 26 years (02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008).
- Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20 to 26 Years (Born between 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008).
📋 Qualification Highlights
- Flying Branch: Minimum 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and Graduation with minimum 3 years degree in any discipline OR BE/B.Tech degree.
- Ground Duty (Technical): Minimum 60% marks in Physics and Maths at 10+2 level and a 4-year graduation/integrated PG degree in Engineering/Technology.
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent depending upon the specific sub-branch (Administration, Education, etc.).
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online (Registration & Login) |
Click Here
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| Download Official Notification PDF |
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| Official Website Portal |
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| Join Telegram / WhatsApp Channel |
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