AFCAT 01/2027 Notification - Summary
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official recruitment notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2027 batch for courses commencing in January 2028. The notification invites eligible Indian men and women to join the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) Branch, and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches as commissioned officers.
Candidates can apply through AFCAT entry, NCC Special Entry, or GATE Entry modes depending on their qualifications. Aspirants interested in defence services can also review the AFMS SSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 or past recruitment forms like the Indian Air Force Group C application form.
AFCAT 01/2027 Notification – Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Exam Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2027) |
| Course Commencing | January 2028 (Air Force Academy, Dundigal) |
| Entry Types | AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry, GATE Entry |
| Branches | Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) |
| Application Start Date | 12 November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 11 December 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs 550 plus GST (Nil for NCC Special & GATE entry) |
| Selection Process | Online Exam, AFSB Interview, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limits
- Flying Branch: Candidates must be aged 20 to 24 years as on 1 January 2028 (born between 2 January 2004 and 1 January 2008). Candidates holding a valid DGCA commercial pilot license receive upper age relaxation up to 26 years. Applicants need a bachelor degree with minimum 60% marks and 50% marks in maths and physics at 10+2 level.
- Ground Duty (Technical): Candidates must be aged 20 to 26 years as on 1 January 2028. Applicants require an engineering degree or equivalent with minimum 60% marks and 50% marks in maths and physics at 10+2 level.
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Candidates must be aged 20 to 26 years as on 1 January 2028. Applicants need a graduate degree with minimum 60% marks, or specific commerce/finance degrees for accounts posts.
How to apply for AFCAT 01/2027
STEP 1 – Visit the official AFCAT portal at afcat.cdac.in.
STEP 2 – Click on the candidate login button and select AFCAT 01/2027 to register a new account.
STEP 3 – Log in using your registered email and password to fill out the application form.
STEP 4 – Select your eligible branch, entry type, and preferred examination cities.
STEP 5 – Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and thumb impression following the stated file dimensions.
STEP 6 – Pay the examination fee online and download the completed application confirmation page.
