Indian Air Force AFCAT Officer Recruitment 2026 Mock Test Series

• Carry a printed copy of the AFCAT Admit Card and a valid original photo identity proof.
• Report to the examination center strictly before the gate closing time mentioned on the admit card.
• Do not carry electronic gadgets, calculators, or mobile phones inside the examination hall.
• Adhere to the dress code and biometric verification protocols at the test center.
• Use only the provided rough sheets for all calculations and submit them before leaving.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for the recruitment of Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Candidates must monitor the official portal at afcat.cdac.in for the 2026 notification release. Eligibility requires a Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks in Math and Physics at the 10+2 level for certain branches. The selection process involves the AFCAT online exam, AFSB testing, and a comprehensive medical examination.

Follow these steps to download the official AFCAT recruitment notification:

1. Visit the official website: afcat.cdac.in.
2. Navigate to the 'News' or 'Candidate Login' section on the homepage.
3. Locate the link labeled 'AFCAT 01/2026 Notification PDF'.
4. Click the link to open the document in a new tab.
5. Select the download icon to save the file for offline reference.

The total vacancy count is released branch-wise in the official notification. Vacancies are categorized into:

• Flying Branch: Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC).
• Ground Duty (Technical): Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics and Mechanical).
• Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Weapon Systems, Administration, Logistics, Accounts, and Education.

Specific category-wise breakdown (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST) is provided only in the final merit list notifications.

The application fee for AFCAT entry is INR 550/- plus applicable payment gateway charges for all candidates. Payment must be made online via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI through the official portal.

For the Flying Branch, candidates must be aged between 20 and 24 years. For Ground Duty branches, the age limit is between 20 and 26 years as of the official cutoff date specified in the notification.

• Upper Age Limit Relaxation: Candidates holding a valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) issued by DGCA (India) may be granted relaxation up to 26 years for the Flying Branch.
• General Rule: No specific category-wise age relaxation (SC/ST/OBC) is applicable for AFCAT as per current IAF policy.

Flying Branch: Graduation (3-year degree) in any discipline with 60% marks and passed Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.

Ground Duty (Technical): Engineering degree (4-year course) with 60% marks in specific streams like Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical, or Electronics.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation with 60% marks or Post-Graduation with 50% marks depending on the specific department.

1. Online AFCAT Examination.
2. Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) for Technical Branch candidates.
3. AFSB Testing (Stage I: OIR and PPDT; Stage II: Psychological, Group Tests, and Interview).
4. Medical Examination at Air Force Medical Establishments.
5. All India Merit List preparation.

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

Commissioned Officers are placed in Pay Level 10. The starting Basic Pay is INR 56,100. In addition to basic pay, officers receive Military Service Pay (MSP) of INR 15,500, Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and Flying Allowance (for Flying Branch).

Admit cards are available on the official website afcat.cdac.in approximately two weeks before the exam. Candidates must carry a printed admit card, two passport-sized photographs, and a valid original photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Passport) to the examination center.

The IAF releases the question paper and response sheets post-examination. Objections can be submitted through the candidate portal within the stipulated window. There is no official fee mentioned for raising objections in the standard notification guidelines.

Results are published on the official website as a PDF containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The score is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. Normalization is applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts to ensure parity across difficulty levels.

Focus on high-weightage topics in Reasoning and Numerical Ability. Practice previous year question papers to understand the difficulty level. Use the 3:1 ratio for study and revision. Prioritize time management by attempting easier sections first during the 2-hour online test.

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

AFCAT 02/2024 (CBT Cut-off Marks)

Source: Official IAF AFCAT 02/2024 Result Write-up, Published September 2024.

AFCAT 01/2024 (CBT Cut-off Marks)

Source: Official IAF AFCAT 01/2024 Result Write-up, Published March 2024.

AFCAT 02/2023 (CBT Cut-off Marks)

Source: Official IAF AFCAT 02/2023 Result Write-up, Published September 2023.

AFCAT 01/2023 (CBT Cut-off Marks)

Source: Official IAF AFCAT 01/2023 Result Write-up, Published March 2023.

AFCAT 02/2022 (CBT Cut-off Marks)

Source: Official IAF AFCAT 02/2022 Result Write-up, Published September 2022.

AFCAT 01/2022 (CBT Cut-off Marks)

Source: Official IAF AFCAT 01/2022 Result Write-up, Published March 2022.