AFCAT 2026: Registration Begins for 328 Vacancies — Apply Before December 14, 2025
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially opened the registration window for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 2026) starting today, November 17, 2025. Aspiring candidates who wish to join the IAF as commissioned officers can now submit their applications online via the official portal afcat.edcil.co.in.
This recruitment drive aims to fill 328 positions across the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The AFCAT 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on January 31, 2026. Interested applicants must ensure that they complete the registration process on or before December 14, 2025, as no applications will be accepted after the deadline.
AFCAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Key Requirements
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the age requirements prescribed for various branches:
Flying Branch (AFCAT Entry & NCC Special Entry)
- Age limit: 20 to 24 years as of January 1, 2027.
- Candidates must be born between January 2, 2003 and January 1, 2007 (both inclusive).
- Candidates holding a valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) issued by DGCA (India) are eligible for upper age relaxation up to 26 years.
- Date of birth must fall between January 2, 2001 and January 1, 2007.
Ground Duty Branch (Technical & Non-Technical)
- Age limit: 20 to 26 years as of January 1, 2027.
- Eligible candidates must be born between January 2, 2001 and January 1, 2007.
For detailed information related to educational qualifications, physical standards, medical criteria, and the complete selection procedure, candidates are advised to visit the official AFCAT website regularly.
AFCAT 2026 Application Fee
- The application fee is ₹550 plus applicable GST.
- Payment can be made online only via credit card, debit card, or net banking through the integrated payment gateway.
How to Register for AFCAT 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
Candidates can complete their application process smoothly by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: afcat.edcil.co.in
- Click on the “AFCAT 2026 Registration” link available on the homepage.
- Complete the one-time registration by entering all required basic details.
- After registration, log in using your newly generated credentials.
- Fill out the AFCAT 2026 application form carefully and upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the required application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Review your application, click ‘Submit’, and download the confirmation page.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future use and reference.