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AFCAT (I) (2026)

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9 Nov 2025
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31 Jan 2026

About AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)

AFCAT recruits graduates as Flying, Technical and Ground Duty officers in the Indian Air Force.

Conducting Body: Indian Air Force (IAF)Official Portal: https://afcat.cdac.in

💡 Why Prepare for AFCAT?

  • ✓Officer entry into the Indian Air Force
  • ✓Prestige, adventure and leadership opportunities
  • ✓Excellent pay and post-retirement benefits

📋 AFCAT Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
Online TestCBT (Objective (MCQ))General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, Military Aptitude2 Hours3001 mark per wrong answerModerate
AFSB InterviewInterview & Tests (Psychological & Physical)GTO tasks, Psychology tests, Interview5 Days0Not applicableDifficult

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

Graduates/engineers aiming for Air Force officer roles

Youth interested in flying and technical branches

Physically and mentally fit aspirants

🚀 How to Start Preparing for AFCAT

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for AFCAT
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (AFCAT)

Q: Who conducts AFCAT?

A: AFCAT is conducted by the Indian Air Force.

Q: Is AFCAT conducted every year?

A: Yes, AFCAT is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in AFCAT?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.