Recruitment Lifecycle & Timeline
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AFCAT (I) (2026)
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Notification
9 Nov 2025
Online Exam
31 Jan 2026
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AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of as per 7th CPC standards, with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 to 30/32 years.
AFCAT recruits graduates as Flying, Technical and Ground Duty officers in the Indian Air Force.
| Stage | Mode | Subjects / Modules | Duration | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Test | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, Military Aptitude | 2 Hours | 300 | 1 mark per wrong answer | Moderate |
| AFSB Interview | Interview & Tests (Psychological & Physical) | GTO tasks, Psychology tests, Interview | 5 Days | 0 | Not applicable | Difficult |
Graduates/engineers aiming for Air Force officer roles
Youth interested in flying and technical branches
Physically and mentally fit aspirants
A: AFCAT is conducted by the Indian Air Force.
A: Yes, AFCAT is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.
A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.