Overview

Defence overview

Read this as a clean exam brief first, then use the tables and checklists below for exact planning.

AFCAT is the Indian Air Force officer-entry examination for notified Flying and Ground Duty branches. Branch eligibility, age, AFCAT/EKT requirements, AFSB and medical rules must be checked from the current AFCAT notification.

Action Plan

Prep command center

Use this compact path for AFCAT. It keeps the full guide available, but pushes the next study action forward.

Key facts

Application snapshot

Use this as a quick scan. Always verify dates, age rules and eligibility from the latest official authority notice.

Application last date

  • AFCAT 02/2026 registration window: 20 May 2026 to 19 June 2026 as shown on the official Indian Air Force website.

Age limit

  • As per the latest official notification, with relaxation where applicable.

Qualification

  • Graduation/engineering/branch-specific qualification with required subjects/marks as notified for Flying, Ground Duty Technical or Ground Duty Non-Technical branches.

Fees

  • As notified in the latest official advertisement
  • category exemptions/concessions must be checked from the notification

Salary and benefits

  • AFCAT officer entries are generally commissioned as Flying Officer with Pay Level 10 and Military Service Pay as per the current notification/service rules.

Timeline

Important dates

Key dates are arranged as a simple timeline so deadlines are easy to scan.

  1. 01

    AFCAT 02/2026 notification

    Check the linked official source before acting on this date.

    Official Air Force notification page lists AFCAT 02/2026 cycle.
  2. 02

    Registration window

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    AFCAT 02/2026 registration is shown on the official Indian Air Force website as 20 May 2026 to 19 June 2026.
  3. 03

    Admit card

    Check the linked official source before acting on this date.

    Download from AFCAT portal as per official schedule.
  4. 04

    Exam/AFSB

    Check the linked official source before acting on this date.

    Exam and AFSB dates are announced through AFCAT portal/admit card.
  5. 05

    Final merit

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    Published by Indian Air Force after selection stages.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Check eligibility before spending time on the application or preparation plan.

  • 011. Eligibility is defined in the latest official notification for the exact post and category.
  • 022. Candidates must satisfy education, age, document, category and service-condition rules where applicable.
  • 033. The authority can reject applications during scrutiny, document verification, medical or background checks.

Selection

Selection process

Use these stages as the preparation roadmap.

  • 011. AFCAT online examination
  • 022. EKT where applicable for technical branch
  • 033. AFSB testing
  • 044. Medical examination
  • 055. Final merit and training allocation

Pattern

Exam pattern

Keep the pattern visible while choosing practice sets and mock tests.

  • 011. AFCAT objective test covers verbal ability, general awareness, numerical ability, reasoning and military aptitude
  • 022. EKT applies only where notified
  • 033. AFSB and medical standards are mandatory

Syllabus

What to study

Treat this as a working checklist for topic coverage.

  • 011. English/verbal ability
  • 022. General awareness
  • 033. Numerical ability
  • 044. Reasoning and military aptitude
  • 055. Engineering Knowledge Test for technical entries where applicable

Application

Application, fees and salary

Application instructions and optional public snapshot fields are grouped here for quick reference.

Read the latest official notification, confirm eligibility, register on the official portal, upload required documents, pay the applicable fee and keep the submitted application/admit card safely.

Application fees

As notified in the latest official advertisement; category exemptions/concessions must be checked from the notification.

Salary and benefits

AFCAT officer entries are generally commissioned as Flying Officer with Pay Level 10 and Military Service Pay as per the current notification/service rules.

Age limit

As per the latest official notification, with relaxation where applicable.

Details

Official data disclaimer

Use this page as a preparation guide, not as a substitute for the official notification.

This exam hub is for preparation guidance. Eligibility, vacancies, fees, dates, salary, reservation, exam pattern and selection rules can change. Always verify the latest official notification or information bulletin before applying, paying fees or making a career decision.

यह जानकारी तैयारी में मदद के लिए है। आवेदन करने से पहले पात्रता, शुल्क, तारीख, वेतन, आरक्षण, परीक्षा पैटर्न और चयन प्रक्रिया को हमेशा नवीनतम आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन या सूचना बुलेटिन से सत्यापित करें।

Table

Verified official sources

Official-source map last checked on May 30, 2026.

Row 1

3 fields

Source

Official website

Use

Read exam/admission overview and public notices

Row 2

3 fields

Source

Latest notification / bulletin

Use

Verify eligibility, fee, dates, pattern, salary and reservation

Row 3

3 fields

Source

Application portal

Use

Apply only through the official login/application route

Key facts

Official snapshot

High-level official context for this hub.

Conducting body

Indian Air Force

Hub type

Official-notification based recruitment hub

Salary applicability

AFCAT officer entries are generally commissioned as Flying Officer with Pay Level 10 and Military Service Pay as per the current notification/service rules.

Last checked

May 30, 2026

Details

Hindi guidance

Hindi users ke liye short practical summary.

  • 011. आवेदन करने से पहले Indian Air Force की नवीनतम आधिकारिक सूचना जरूर पढ़ें।
  • 022. फीस, उम्र सीमा, योग्यता, तारीख और वेतन हर साल या हर भर्ती में बदल सकते हैं।
  • 033. तैयारी के लिए syllabus checklist, previous-year style MCQs और mock tests का use करें।

Details

AFCAT preparation roadmap

A safe way to use this hub with official notices.

  • 011. Open the official notification and mark eligibility, dates, fee and syllabus.
  • 022. Create separate checklists for syllabus, documents and application steps.
  • 033. Revise fundamentals, then solve topic-wise MCQs.
  • 044. Attempt timed mock tests after completing at least one syllabus pass.
  • 055. Re-check official corrigendum/admit card pages before every stage.

Strategy

Preparation tips

Small, practical reminders for turning the syllabus into daily work.

  • 011. Start from the official syllabus and make a topic-wise checklist.
  • 022. Verify the latest notification before planning age, fee, documents or salary assumptions.
  • 033. Practice topic-wise MCQs first, then full-length mocks near the exam.
  • 044. Maintain a mistake notebook for weak topics and repeated factual errors.
  • 055. Do not rely on social-media dates; use the official notice/admit card page.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the common doubts students check before starting preparation.

01Where should I verify AFCAT official details?
Use the official website, latest notification/information bulletin and corrigendum pages linked in this hub. Coaching or social-media summaries should not be treated as final.
02Can AFCAT eligibility or fees change?
Yes. Eligibility, fees, vacancies, age relaxation, pattern, salary and reservation rules can change by cycle, post, category and authority.
03How should I use this AFCAT hub?
Use this hub for preparation planning, MCQ practice and source navigation. Use the latest official notification for application decisions.

Practice Preview

Sample questions to start with

A small preview of mapped MCQs, kept lightweight so it reads like part of the guide instead of a separate dashboard.

Quick practice

Read the question style here, then continue in the full practice workspace.

6 preview questions
  1. 01

    What is 25% of 240?

    Quantitative AptitudeAFCAT - Quantitative Aptitude
  2. 02

    If the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2 and there are 30 boys, how many girls are there?

    Quantitative AptitudeAFCAT - Quantitative Aptitude
  3. 03

    Find the next number: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?

    Reasoning AbilityAFCAT - Reasoning Ability
  4. 04

    Book is to reading as pen is to _____.

    Reasoning AbilityAFCAT - Reasoning Ability
  5. 05

    Choose the synonym of "rapid".

    English LanguageAFCAT - English Language
  6. 06

    Choose the correct sentence.

    English LanguageAFCAT - English Language
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