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AFCAT 02/2026 Notification: IAF Officer Recruitment Apply Online

IAF Graduate+ Registration Closes: 19 Jun 2026

By Narender Chaudhary · GovSarkariResult Editorial Team · Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Organization Indian Air Force (IAF)

Category Latest Jobs

Post / exam AFCAT 02/2026 Notification: IAF Officer Recruitment Apply Online

Qualification Graduate+

Location All India

Pay scale Level 10 (7th CPC) + MSP + Allowances

Apply mode Online

Registration Closes 19 Jun 2026

Key highlights

Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the latest jobs update for AFCAT 02/2026 Notification: IAF Officer Recruitment Apply Online.
Minimum qualification required is Graduate.
Registration Closes: 19 Jun 2026 — don't miss the deadline.
Apply or check online through the official portal — direct links are below.

Overview

Indian Air Force (IAF) is now accepting applications for the AFCAT 02/2026 Notification: IAF Officer Recruitment Apply Online recruitment. Candidates who meet the Graduate eligibility and fall within the 20–24 year age band can apply through the official portal before 19 Jun 2026.

This page brings every official detail of AFCAT 02/2026 Notification: IAF Officer Recruitment Apply Online into one place — notification release date, application fee, category-wise vacancy split, age bar, selection stages, exam pattern, and direct apply / notification PDF links. You can read each section first, then jump straight to the official portal using the verified links below.

Selected candidates will be placed in the Level 10 (7th CPC) + MSP + Allowances pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.

Before applying we strongly recommend reading the official notification linked below. The tables, dates and figures on this page are compiled for quick reference — the official source is always the final authority.

Why apply for this post

Indian Air Force (IAF) careers carry the responsibility and respect that comes with serving India's defence and strategic sectors. Pay is governed by central rules with additional service-specific allowances, lifetime medical coverage for self and family, and a strong post-service pension — alongside the personal satisfaction of national service.

The starting pay scale for this post is Level 10 (7th CPC) + MSP + Allowances. Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.

Important dates

Registration Start Date 20 May 2026

Registration Close Date 19 Jun 2026

Age limit

Minimum age: 20 years · Maximum age: 24 years (as on the cut-off date). Age relaxation applies for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years) and PwD as per government rules.

Eligibility / educational qualification

The minimum educational qualification required for this position is a Bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised university in any discipline (technical posts may require a specific stream — see the official notification). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.

The age limit is 20–24 years calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories as per central government rules: OBC candidates get 3 additional years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen and certain other reserved categories may receive further relaxation — verify against the official notification.

Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). This is an All-India recruitment, so eligible candidates from any state of India may apply.

Salary / pay scale

Level 10 (7th CPC) + MSP + Allowances — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.

Exam pattern

Section Qs Marks

General Awareness

Verbal Ability in English

Numerical Ability

Reasoning & Military Aptitude

Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT – Technical Branch only)

Documents required

Class 10 certificate (for date of birth proof)
Class 12 marksheet showing Maths & Physics (for Flying Branch)
Graduation degree certificate and marksheets
B.E./B.Tech certificate (for Technical Branch)
Valid GATE scorecard (if applying via GATE Score entry)
Scanned photograph (as per specifications)
Scanned signature
Category/caste certificate (if applicable)

How to apply

The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.

The Registration Closes for this application is 19 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.

1 Visit the official portal at careerairforce.gov.in
2 Click on the AFCAT 02/2026 registration or 'Apply Online' link
3 Register with a valid e-mail address and mobile number to create your login
4 Log in and fill in the application form with personal, educational, and branch preference details
5 Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified dimensions
6 Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway
7 Review all entries carefully and submit the form before 19 Jun 2026
8 Save and print the submitted application form for future reference

Selection process

The selection process is conducted in 4 stages: AFCAT Written Examination (Objective Type) / GATE Score Screening (Technical Branch), Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview – Psychological Tests, Group Tasks & Personal Interview, Medical Examination at a designated Military Hospital and Final All India Merit List & Commission Recommendation. Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.

AFCAT Written Examination (Objective Type) / GATE Score Screening (Technical Branch) Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview – Psychological Tests, Group Tasks & Personal Interview Medical Examination at a designated Military Hospital Final All India Merit List & Commission Recommendation

Preparation tips

1 Download the official AFCAT syllabus from careerairforce.gov.in and build a structured daily study plan covering all four sections.
2 Practise model questions available on the official portal to get accustomed to the question pattern and difficulty level.
3 Strengthen your General Awareness by reading a quality national newspaper daily and revising static GK topics like history, geography, and defence news.
4 For the AFSB stage, work on communication skills, leadership qualities, and team-building activities to demonstrate Officer-Like Qualities effectively.
5 Technical Branch aspirants should revise their core engineering subjects thoroughly for the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).

Important links

Official Website Open

Apply Online – AFCAT 02/2026 Open

Frequently asked questions

The online registration for AFCAT 02/2026 closes on 19 Jun 2026. You must submit your application before this date via the official portal at careerairforce.gov.in.

The minimum qualification is a graduation degree. Flying and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches generally require at least 60% marks in graduation, while Technical branches require a B.E./B.Tech in a relevant engineering discipline. Detailed branch-wise eligibility is in the official notification.

For the Flying Branch, candidates should be between 20 and 24 years of age. Age limits for Ground Duty branches may vary; refer to the official advertisement for exact details and applicable relaxations.

Yes. Candidates eligible for the Technical Branch may apply using a valid GATE score as an alternative to appearing in the AFCAT written examination, provided they meet all other specified eligibility criteria.

Selection involves three stages: the AFCAT written test (or GATE score screening for Technical Branch), a five-day Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview assessing Officer-Like Qualities, and a final medical examination. Candidates who clear all three stages are placed on the All India Merit List.

Commissioned officers enter at the rank of Flying Officer and draw pay at Level 10 of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, along with Military Service Pay, branch-specific allowances, free housing or HRA, and medical benefits.

All applications must be submitted online through the Indian Air Force's official career portal at careerairforce.gov.in. No offline mode of application is available.

The application fee details are not explicitly mentioned in the current notification. Candidates should visit careerairforce.gov.in to check the applicable fee before filling in the application form.

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