Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment 2026 for Flying, Technical & Non-Technical Branch

Post Date:Pradeep 11 May 2026

Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Notification 2026 for Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) posts. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website. Candidates are advised to check eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, selection process, salary details, application fee, important dates, and other information before applying online.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Overview	Details
Organization	Indian Air Force (Bhartiya Vayu Sena)
Post Name	AFCAT 02/2026 Batch
Branches	Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Technical / Non-Technical)
Application Mode	Online

AFCAT 02/2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	20 May 2026
Last Date	19 June 2026

Application Fee

Application Fee	Details
AFCAT Entry	₹550/-
NCC Special Entry	₹0/-

Age Limit as on 01/07/2027

• Flying Branch : 20-24 Years
• Ground Duty Technical / Non Technical : 20-26 Years
• Age Calculator

Indian Airforce AFCAT 02/2026 Vacancy Details

Entry Type	Branch	Total Post
Flying Branch	Flying	35
Ground Duty Technical	AE (L) / AE (M)	Soon
Ground Duty Non Technical	Admin / LGS / Accounts / Education / WS	104
Meteorology Entry	Meteorology	03
NCC Special Entry	Flying	10% Seats

AFCAT 02/2026 Branch Wise Eligibility Details

Entry Type	Branch Name		Eligibility Details
AFCAT Entry	Flying Branch		Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level OR B.E / B.Tech Degree.
	Ground Duty (Technical)		Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) : 10+2 with Minimum 60% Marks in Physics and Mathematics and 4 Year Engineering / Technology Degree or Integrated PG Degree in Relevant Discipline. Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) : Minimum 60% Marks in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level and 4 Year Degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Aeronautical Engineering or Equivalent.
	Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Eligibility
	Administration & Logistics		Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Minimum 60% Marks. Physical Standard : Height Male : 157.5 CMS | Female : 152 CMS
	Accounts		B.Com Degree with Minimum 60% Marks. Physical Standard : Height Male : 157.5 CMS | Female : 152 CMS
NCC Special Entry	Flying Branch		NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate and Other Eligibility as per Flying Branch Rules.
Meteorology Entry	Meteorology		Read the full Notification for Detailed Eligibility Criteria.

Who Can Apply?

• All India Candidates Can Apply
• Male and Female Candidates are Eligible
• Candidates Must Fulfill the Required Educational Qualification
• Applicants Must Meet the Age Limit Criteria as per Notification
• Final Year Students Can Also Apply

AFCAT 02/2026 Selection Process

• Written Examination (AFCAT)
• Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination
• Final Merit List

Document Scan and Upload

• Recent Passport Size Photograph (20 KB – 50 KB)
• Signature Scan Copy (10 KB – 20 KB)
• Educational Certificates & Marksheet
• ID Proof (Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID)
• Category Certificate (If Applicable)

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AFCAT 02/2026 Salary Per Month

• Flying Officer Salary : ₹56,100/- Per Month
• Military Service Pay (MSP) : ₹15,500/- Per Month

How to Apply

1. Detailed Guidelines/Procedures
2. Application Registration
3. Payment of Fee
4. Document Scan and Upload.
5. Submit the form and take a printout.