IAF AFCAT Exam 2026 Mock Test Series

• Carry a printed copy of the AFCAT e-Admit Card.
• Present a valid original photo identity proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Passport).
• Arrive at the examination center at least 60 minutes before the reporting time.
• Do not carry electronic gadgets, mobile phones, or smartwatches inside the exam hall.
• Use only the provided rough sheets for all calculations and scratch work.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for the selection of Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Candidates must monitor the official portal afcat.cdac.in for the 2026 notification release. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the official C-DAC portal. Candidates are advised to possess a valid Aadhaar card and a verified email ID before initiating the registration process for the 2026 recruitment cycle.

To download the official IAF AFCAT 2026 notification, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: afcat.cdac.in.
2. Navigate to the 'News' or 'Candidate Login' section.
3. Click on the link titled 'AFCAT 2026 Notification PDF'.
4. The file will open in a new tab; select the download icon to save the document for reference.

Vacancies for IAF AFCAT are branch-specific and released annually in the official notification. The distribution typically includes:

• Flying Branch: Short Service Commission (SSC).
• Ground Duty (Technical): Permanent Commission (PC) and SSC.
• Ground Duty (Non-Technical): PC and SSC.

Exact numbers are published branch-wise in the official recruitment PDF.

The examination fee for all categories is INR 550 (plus applicable payment gateway charges). Payment must be made through online modes including Credit/Debit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI via the official AFCAT portal.

For the Flying Branch, candidates must be aged between 20 and 24 years as of the crucial date specified in the official notification.

• Ground Duty Branches: Age limit is 20 to 26 years.
• Upper Age Limit Relaxation: Candidates holding valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) issued by DGCA may be granted relaxation up to 26 years for the Flying Branch.

Flying Branch: Graduation (3 years) in any discipline with 60% marks and Mathematics/Physics at 10+2 level, or B.E/B.Tech (4 years) with 60% marks.

Ground Duty (Technical): B.E/B.Tech degree in specified engineering disciplines with 60% marks and cleared Section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India.

1. AFCAT Online Competitive Examination.
2. Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) for Technical Branch.
3. AFSB Testing (Stage I: OIR Test & PPDT; Stage II: Psychological, Group, and Interview tests).
4. Medical Examination at Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME).
5. Final All India Merit List based on written and AFSB scores.

Note: 3 marks for every correct answer; 1 mark deducted for every incorrect answer.

Officers are commissioned at Pay Level 10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The starting basic pay is INR 56,100 plus Military Service Pay (MSP) of INR 15,500, along with Dearness Allowance, HRA, and specialized branch allowances.

Admit cards are released 2 weeks prior to the exam date on afcat.cdac.in. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the Admit Card, two passport-sized photographs, and an original photo ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Passport) to the examination center.

The official answer key is released by the IAF post-examination. Candidates can access it via their dashboard on the official portal. Objections can be submitted during the specified window by paying the prescribed fee per challenge.

Results are declared on the official website. The score is calculated based on the 3-mark per correct answer and 1-mark penalty for wrong answers. A normalization process is applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts to ensure fairness.

Focus on high-weightage topics like Reasoning and English. Practice previous years' question papers to master time management. Use standard books for Numerical Ability and keep a daily habit of reading editorials for General Awareness. Mock tests are essential to simulate the actual exam environment.

The following historical cut-off data for the Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is sourced directly from official result write-ups published by the Indian Air Force (Career IAF portal). Please note that the AFCAT 2026 cycle has not yet been conducted; therefore, historical data is provided for the most recent completed cycles.

AFCAT 02/2024 (Latest Completed Cycle) - AFCAT Entry

Source: Official IAF AFCAT 02/2024 Result Write-up, Published by CDAC/IAF Recruitment Cell.

AFCAT 01/2024 - AFCAT Entry

Source: Official IAF AFCAT 01/2024 Result Write-up, Published by CDAC/IAF Recruitment Cell.

AFCAT 02/2023 - AFCAT Entry

Source: Official IAF AFCAT 02/2023 Result Write-up, Published by CDAC/IAF Recruitment Cell.

AFCAT 01/2023 - AFCAT Entry

Source: Official IAF AFCAT 01/2023 Result Write-up, Published by CDAC/IAF Recruitment Cell.

AFCAT 02/2022 - AFCAT Entry

Source: Official IAF AFCAT 02/2022 Result Write-up, Published by CDAC/IAF Recruitment Cell.

AFCAT 01/2022 - AFCAT Entry

Source: Official IAF AFCAT 01/2022 Result Write-up, Published by CDAC/IAF Recruitment Cell.