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Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment Notification Released! The Indian Air Force (IAF) invites applications from eligible Indian men and women for Commissioned Officer positions in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. The recruitment also includes NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry for courses commencing in January 2028.
Organization
Indian Air Force
Location
India
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the short recruitment notice for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2027, inviting applications from eligible Indian men and women for commissioned officer entry into the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches.
The recruitment is also open through NCC Special Entry for the Flying Branch and GATE Score Entry for Ground Duty (Technical) Branches, subject to their respective eligibility conditions.
The advertisement carries publication reference CBC 10801/11/0018/2627.
Online applications will commence on 12 November 2026 at 11:00 AM and remain open until 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM.
Candidates can register through the official recruitment portal at https://afcat.edcil.co.in/.
The recruitment covers Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) opportunities according to the particular branch and course.
The selected candidates will undergo training at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad, beginning in the first week of January 2028.
During training, Flight Cadets will receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹56,100.
After commissioning, Flying Officers are placed in Pay Level 10 with a pay scale of ₹56,100–₹1,77,500, along with Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 and other applicable allowances.
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age limits, educational qualifications, physical and medical standards, and the applicable selection procedures.
The short advertisement does not specify the exact number of branch-wise vacancies or the full educational qualification requirements. These are to be provided in the detailed notification for induction cycle 01/2027.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Air Force |
| Recruitment Cycle | AFCAT 01/2027 |
| Advertisement Reference | CBC 10801/11/0018/2627 |
| Entry Types | AFCAT, NCC Special Entry, GATE Score Entry |
| Posts | Commissioned Officers |
| Branches | Flying, Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical |
| Commission | PC / SSC, as applicable |
| Gender | Men and Women, according to entry |
| Vacancies | Detailed Notification Awaited |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 12 November 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 11 December 2026 |
| Course Commencement | January 2028 |
| Training Location | Hyderabad |
| Official Portal | https://afcat.edcil.co.in/ |
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Short Recruitment Notice | November 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 12 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 December 2026 |
| Application Closing Time | 11:30 PM |
| Detailed Branch-Wise Vacancies | To Be Announced |
| AFCAT Written Examination Date | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| AFSB Interview Schedule | To Be Announced |
| Final Selection List | To Be Announced |
| Training Commencement | First Week of January 2028 |
Candidates should follow the official AFCAT recruitment portal for examination dates and additional instructions.
The recruitment notice covers the following branches and entry routes.
| Entry | Branch | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | SSC |
| AFCAT Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) | PC / SSC |
| AFCAT Entry | Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | PC / SSC, as applicable |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | PC for eligible men / SSC for eligible men and women |
| GATE Score Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) | PC / SSC |
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) includes administrative, logistics, accounts, education, meteorology and weapon systems-related entries, according to the advertised course structure.
The Indian Air Force has not provided the complete branch-wise vacancy figures in the supplied short notice.
| Entry Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | As per Detailed Notification |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | As per Detailed Notification |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | As per Detailed Notification |
| NCC Special Entry | As per Notified Entry Allocation |
| GATE Score Entry | As per Detailed Notification |
The advertisement states that vacancies are tentative and subject to organizational requirements, training availability and other service considerations.
The short notice indicates the following allocation:
Permanent Commission: 10% of CDSE vacancies out of the available PC flying vacancies.
Short Service Commission: 10% of AFCAT vacancies out of available SSC flying vacancies.
These percentages represent the relevant NCC Special Entry provisions, not additional guaranteed seats beyond the official vacancy allocation.
The notice mentions that two vacancies under Ground Duty (Non-Technical) are reserved for law-qualified candidates.
Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the complete eligibility and selection conditions.
The age calculation date is 1 January 2028.
| Particulars | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| Eligible Date of Birth | 2 January 2004 to 1 January 2008 |
| CPL Holder Upper Age Limit | 26 Years |
| CPL Holder DOB Range | 2 January 2002 to 1 January 2008 |
Candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India) are eligible for the prescribed upper-age relaxation.
| Particulars | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 26 Years |
| Eligible Date of Birth | 2 January 2002 to 1 January 2008 |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2028 |
Both dates in the prescribed date-of-birth ranges are inclusive.
Educational eligibility depends on the selected branch and entry.
Candidates must satisfy the specific educational and academic requirements prescribed for the Flying Branch.
The eligibility conditions may involve recognized graduation or engineering qualifications and specified subject requirements.
The complete qualification criteria will be available in the detailed notification.
Candidates must satisfy the engineering qualification, discipline and academic performance conditions applicable to the technical branch.
The GATE Score Entry route will also have separate eligibility requirements.
Educational qualifications vary across Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology, Weapon Systems and other advertised sub-branches.
Some positions may require graduation in a relevant discipline, while others may require postgraduate or professional qualifications.
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed Flying Branch eligibility along with the applicable NCC qualification and certificate requirements.
Important: The uploaded short notice does not provide the full branch-wise educational qualification table. Candidates should verify the precise minimum marks, degree, discipline, subject and NCC/GATE requirements in the detailed notification before applying.
Candidates granted Permanent Commission serve according to the applicable Indian Air Force service terms and retirement provisions.
The grant of Permanent Commission depends on vacancies, service requirements, eligibility and the particular entry.
For Flying Branch, the advertised SSC engagement period is 14 years from commissioning.
For Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, the initial SSC engagement period is 10 years.
An extension of four years may be granted depending on service requirements, vacancies, suitability, willingness and applicable policies.
Permanent Commission may be considered for eligible SSC officers in Ground Duty branches subject to the relevant conditions.
Important: SSC officers are not entitled to a pension under the terms stated in the short advertisement.
Selected candidates will receive pay under the applicable 7th Central Pay Commission structure after commissioning.
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flying Officer |
| Basic Pay Scale | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
| Military Service Pay | ₹15,500 per month |
| Training Stipend | ₹56,100 per month |
Depending on branch, duty and posting location, eligible officers may receive Flying Allowance, Transport Allowance, Technical Allowance, Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer Allowance, Risk and Hardship Allowance and other applicable benefits.
Other service benefits may include furnished accommodation, medical care, canteen facilities, insurance, leave provisions and Leave Travel Concession.
Actual monthly earnings depend on the applicable pay and allowance rules.
Training is scheduled to commence in the first week of January 2028 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad.
| Branch | Training Duration in Short Notice |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 74 Weeks |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 74 Weeks |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 50 Weeks |
Training duration may change according to organizational requirements.
Flight Cadets will receive a monthly stipend of ₹56,100 during training.
Candidates must also complete applicable medical, administrative and banking formalities before or during their joining process.
| Entry Type | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | ₹550 + GST |
| NCC Special Entry | No Examination Fee |
| GATE Score Entry | No Examination Fee |
The AFCAT examination fee is non-refundable.
Candidates should use only the prescribed official payment process.
The notice refers candidates to the detailed notification for the complete selection process.
Depending on the entry route, selection may involve the following stages.
Candidates must complete the prescribed online registration and provide accurate information about their qualifications and eligibility.
Candidates applying through AFCAT Entry must appear for the applicable online examination.
The short notice does not provide the exact AFCAT 01/2027 question count, duration or detailed marking scheme.
Eligible and shortlisted candidates will undergo AFSB assessments according to the prescribed selection procedure.
These assessments evaluate officer suitability, aptitude and related qualities.
Candidates must meet the prescribed medical fitness standards.
Final training allocation will depend on applicable merit, branch eligibility, medical fitness and vacancy availability.
NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry candidates must follow their separate notified selection procedures.
AFCAT is an online competitive examination for officer recruitment.
Candidates typically prepare the following broad subjects:
| Subject | Preparation Areas |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | History, Geography, Polity, Current Affairs, Science and Defence Awareness |
| Verbal Ability in English | Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension and Sentence Correction |
| Numerical Ability | Arithmetic, Percentages, Ratios, Averages and Related Mathematics |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude | Logical Reasoning, Spatial Ability and Analytical Problems |
This is general preparation guidance and not the final AFCAT 01/2027 syllabus.
Candidates should use the detailed notification and official syllabus when published.
Eligible candidates can apply through the official AFCAT recruitment portal.
Step 1: Visit https://afcat.edcil.co.in/.
Step 2: Open the AFCAT 01/2027 recruitment registration section.
Step 3: Choose the appropriate entry route: AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry or GATE Score Entry.
Step 4: Complete online registration using the prescribed personal information.
Step 5: Enter educational qualification details.
Step 6: Select the applicable branch and preferences.
Step 7: Upload the required documents in the specified format.
Step 8: Complete the remaining eligibility declarations and details.
Step 9: Pay the examination fee if applying through the paid AFCAT Entry route.
Step 10: Carefully verify all information.
Step 11: Submit the form before 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM.
Step 12: Save the completed application and registration details.
Candidates eligible for more than one entry route must register separately through the relevant entry tabs, as stated in the advertisement.
Candidates should prepare relevant documents before registration, including:
Class 10 Certificate for Date of Birth
Class 12 Certificate and Marksheets
Graduation or Engineering Degree Certificates
Postgraduate Qualifications, if applicable
Valid NCC Certificate, for NCC Special Entry
Relevant GATE Score Documentation, for GATE Score Entry
Valid Commercial Pilot Licence, if claiming the applicable relaxation
Recent Photograph and Signature
Valid Government Identity Proof
Other Documents Required by the Detailed Notification
The final list of document formats and upload requirements will be governed by the application instructions.
The advertisement states that candidates must be unmarried when the course commences.
Marriage is not permitted during the training period.
Candidates who marry during training are liable to discharge and recovery of applicable training expenditure.
Candidates must also satisfy the physical and medical standards laid down for the respective branches.
Prospective applicants are advised to maintain adequate physical fitness for training activities such as running, swimming, rope climbing and related conditioning.
Online registration opens on 12 November 2026.
The application deadline is 11 December 2026.
The recruitment cycle is AFCAT 01/2027.
Courses are scheduled to begin in January 2028.
Candidates must be Indian citizens.
Men and women can apply for eligible entries.
Age limits differ between Flying and Ground Duty branches.
CPL holders may receive the stated Flying Branch age relaxation.
Entry-specific educational requirements must be satisfied.
AFCAT Entry requires a ₹550 + GST examination fee.
NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry have no examination fee.
Candidates eligible for multiple entry routes must register separately.
Applicants must provide an active mobile number and email address.
Incorrect information may lead to rejection or cancellation of candidature.
Candidates must remain unmarried during training.
Physical and medical fitness are essential.
Branch-wise vacancies are subject to the detailed notification and organizational requirements.
Candidates should follow the official IAF recruitment portal for all updates.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Official Application Portal | https://afcat.edcil.co.in/ |
| Indian Air Force Career Website | https://careerairforce.gov.in/ |
| Recruitment Cycle | AFCAT 01/2027 |
| Advertisement Reference | CBC 10801/11/0018/2627 |
| Online Registration Starts | 12 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 December 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | Through the Official AFCAT Portal |
| AFCAT Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| AFSB Schedule | To Be Announced |
Yes. The Indian Air Force has issued the short recruitment notice for AFCAT 01/2027.
CBC 10801/11/0018/2627.
AFCAT 01/2027.
The Indian Air Force.
Commissioned Officer opportunities in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches.
12 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM.
The short notice does not specify the final vacancy count. Branch-wise figures will be provided in the detailed notification.
Yes. Eligible Indian women can apply for the applicable branches and entries.
20–24 years as on 1 January 2028.
20–26 years as on 1 January 2028.
Yes. Eligible candidates with a valid and current DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence may be considered up to the upper age limit of 26 years.
₹550 plus applicable GST.
No examination fee is required.
No examination fee is required.
In the first week of January 2028.
Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad.
₹56,100.
₹56,100–₹1,77,500 under Pay Level 10.
The advertisement specifies Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month.
Yes, for eligible branch and entry combinations subject to the prescribed conditions.
Yes, in the advertised Flying and Ground Duty branches.
Fourteen years from commissioning.
Ten years, with a possible four-year extension under applicable conditions.
The short advertisement states that SSC officers are not entitled to a pension.
Candidates must be unmarried when training commences.
No. The advertisement prohibits marriage during training.
It is a separate Flying Branch entry route for eligible candidates meeting the prescribed NCC and other criteria.
It is a separate route into eligible Ground Duty (Technical) branches based on the prescribed GATE-related eligibility conditions.
The short advertisement does not provide a confirmed examination date.
The short notice directs candidates to the detailed notification for complete educational qualifications.
Yes. Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards.
Yes, where applicable under the selection procedure for the relevant entry.
Candidates who meet multiple eligibility requirements must register separately for the relevant entry categories.
No. Vacancies are subject to change according to organizational requirements.
It refers to the scheduled commencement of training courses.
No. It identifies the recruitment cycle. The examination date is to be announced separately.
+91 9513252077 for examination-related queries, according to the uploaded advertisement.
The Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment, under advertisement reference CBC 10801/11/0018/2627, offers commissioned officer entry opportunities in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches.
The recruitment includes AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry for eligible Indian men and women.
Online applications will begin on 12 November 2026 at 11:00 AM and close on 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM.
The prescribed age limit is 20–24 years for the Flying Branch and 20–26 years for Ground Duty branches as on 1 January 2028, with a separate relaxation provision for eligible Commercial Pilot Licence holders.
Selected candidates will undergo training beginning in January 2028 and receive a training stipend of ₹56,100 per month.
After commissioning, Flying Officers will receive Level 10 pay of ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 plus applicable Military Service Pay and allowances.
Candidates should carefully check the detailed notification for exact vacancies, qualifications, selection requirements and medical standards before applying.
For application registration, examination schedules, admit cards and further updates, visit the official AFCAT recruitment portal.
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