AFCAT 01/2027 Notification: – The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a short notice for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2027, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry, for courses starting in January 2028. Indian men and women can apply for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch, and for Permanent / Short Service Commission (PC/SSC) in the Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online registration will open on 12 November 2026 (11:00 AM) and close on 11 December 2026 (11:30 PM) at afcat.edcil.co.in.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The age limit is 20-24 years for the Flying Branch and 20-26 years for the Ground Duty Branches, as on 01 January 2028. The AFCAT exam fee is Rs. 550 + GST. NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry candidates don’t pay any fee. Branch-wise vacancies and the detailed eligibility will be given in the full notification for induction cycle 01/2027. Selected candidates will be trained at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal (Hyderabad), from the first week of January 2028, and get a stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month during training.
AFCAT 01/2027 Notification Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Department Name | Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Commissioned Officer – Flying & Ground Duty (Technical / Non-Technical) Branches |
| Exam Name | AFCAT 01/2027, NCC Special Entry & GATE Score Entry |
| Advt. No. | CBC 10801/11/0018/2627 |
| Total Vacancy | 379 |
| Pay Scale | Flying Officer – Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/-) + MSP Rs. 15,500/- |
| Course Commencing | January 2028 |
| Category | AFCAT 01/2027 Notification |
| Official Website | afcat.edcil.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Short Notice Published | 7-13 November 2026 (Employment News) |
| Online Registration Begins | 12 November 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Closing Date of Application | 11 December 2026 (11:30 PM) |
| Examination Schedule | Provided Below |
| AFCAT 01/2027 Exam Date | To be updated soon |
| Training Commencement | First week of January 2028 |
Application Fees
| Entry | Fee |
| AFCAT Entry | ₹ 550/- + GST (Non-refundable) |
| NCC Special Entry | Nil |
| GATE Score Entry | Nil |
| Accepted Payment Options | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, UPI, Cash Card, and Mobile Wallet. |
AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment Age Limit
Age Limit: Calculate Age from Date of Birth :- Click Here. The age limit for AFCAT 01/2027 is 20-24 Years for the Flying Branch (born between 02 January 2004 and 01 January 2008) and 20-26 Years for the Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branches (born between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2028.Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules. For the Flying Branch, candidates holding a valid Commercial Pilot Licence from DGCA can be up to 26 years old.
AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment Post Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Exam (Flying & Ground Duty) | 379 | Graduate or Degree in Related Field (Non-Technical)/ B.Tech (Technical) |
Note: Two seats from the Ground Duty (Non-Tech) vacancies are reserved for Law qualified candidates.
AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment Bharti Selection Process
The selection process for AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment involves the following steps:
- AFCAT Online Exam (not for NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry)
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview
- Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS), for the Flying Branch only
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
How to Apply for AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment Online Form
- Check the eligibility from the AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment official notification pdf
- Fill out the application form or visit the Official site
- Upload the required documents
- Pay Fees
- Print the Application Form
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What is the Start Date of the AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment
12 November 2026
What is the Last Date of the AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment
11 December 2026 (11:30 PM)