Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Flying and Ground Duty Branches |

Indian Air Force (IAF) invites applications from eligible unmarried Indian men and women for recruitment as Commissioned Officers in Flying, Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches under AFCAT 01/2027. The Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2026 includes AFCAT, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry for courses commencing in January 2028. Eligible candidates can apply online. On this page, job aspirants can find all important details of IAF AFCAT Vacancy 2027, including the official notification and online application link. Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 www.indgovtjobs.in Organization Name Indian Air Force (IAF) Post Name Commissioned Officers (Flying & Ground Duty) Entry Types AFCAT, NCC Special Entry, GATE Score Entry Age Limit 20 to 24 / 26 Years Pay Scale Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) + MSP Educational Qualification As per Branch (Degree / Engineering) Application Fee ₹550 + GST (AFCAT) | Nil (NCC/GATE) Selection Process AFCAT Exam + AFSB + Medical Course Commencement January 2028 Last Date 11 December 2026 (11:30 PM) IAF AFCAT Detailed Notification Pdf ✅ IAF AFCAT 01/2027 Pay Scale & Benefits: Rank: Flying Officer Pay Level: Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month Training Stipend: ₹56,100 per month Additional Allowances: Flying Allowance, Transport Allowance, Technical Allowance, Risk and Hardship Allowance etc. as applicable. Other Facilities: Furnished accommodation, Comprehensive medical cover, Canteen facilities, Officers' Mess, Loans at subsidized rates, LTC, 60 days Annual Leave + 20 days Casual Leave. ✅ IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Flying Branch: Age 20-24 years as on 01.01.2028 (DOB 02.01.2004 to 01.01.2008). Candidates with valid Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) eligible up to 26 years. Educational qualification as per detailed notification. Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): Age 20-26 years as on 01.01.2028 (DOB 02.01.2002 to 01.01.2008). Engineering qualification for Technical; Degree qualifications for Non-Technical branches (Admin, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology, Weapon Systems). NCC Special Entry (Flying): NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate + prescribed educational qualifications. 10% seats reserved. GATE Score Entry (Ground Duty Technical): Engineering qualification + valid GATE score as prescribed. Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Marriage not permitted during training. Must meet physical and medical standards prescribed by IAF. Permanent body tattoos restricted as per rules. ✅ IAF AFCAT 01/2027 Selection Process: AFCAT Entry: Online Application → AFCAT Online Examination → Shortlisting for Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) → AFSB Testing → Medical Examination → Final Merit List. NCC Special Entry: As per prescribed NCC entry conditions and AFSB procedure. GATE Score Entry: Based on GATE score eligibility and selection procedure for Ground Duty (Technical) branches. Training Duration: Flying Branch – 74 weeks; Ground Duty – 50 weeks at Air Force Academy, Hyderabad. Training begins first week of January 2028. ✅ IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2026 Application Fee: AFCAT Entry: ₹550 + GST (Non-refundable) NCC Special Entry: No Fee GATE Score Entry: No Fee Payment Mode: Online only ✅ Important Dates: Event Date & Time Online Registration Begins 12 November 2026, 11:00 AM Last Date to Apply Online 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM Course Commencement / Training Begins January 2028 (First Week) ✅ Important Links: IAF AFCAT Detailed Notification PDF Download Notification Apply Online / AFCAT Official Website Apply Online Link Latest All India Govt Jobs 2026-27 List Click Here Join IndGovtJobs.in Free Govt Jobs Alert Channels Join WhatsApp | Join Telegram ✅ How to Apply for Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment 2026: Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the official AFCAT website. Candidates must register separately for each entry if eligible for more than one. ➢ Step 1: Visit the official website https://afcat.edcil.co.in/. ➢ Step 2: Select the relevant entry: AFCAT, NCC Special Entry or GATE Score Entry. ➢ Step 3: Complete the online registration and fill the application form with personal, educational and other required information. Select the appropriate branch and entry. ➢ Step 4: Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents. ➢ Step 5: Pay the application fee online if applying through AFCAT Entry. ➢ Step 6: Review all details carefully and submit the application before 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM. Download and save the application confirmation for future reference. ✅ FAQs: What is the last date to apply for IAF AFCAT 01/2027? The last date for online application is 11 December 2026 up to 11:30 PM. What is the age limit for AFCAT Flying Branch? Age limit for Flying Branch is 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2028. Candidates with valid CPL are eligible up to 26 years. What is the age limit for Ground Duty branches? Age limit for Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches is 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2028. What is the application fee for AFCAT Entry? Application fee for AFCAT Entry is ₹550 + GST. NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry have no fee. What is the selection process for IAF AFCAT? For AFCAT Entry: Online Examination followed by Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing, Medical Examination and Final Merit List. Process varies for NCC and GATE entries. What is the pay scale for AFCAT selected candidates? Selected candidates will be commissioned as Flying Officers in Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month and other allowances. What is the training duration? Flying Branch: 74 weeks; Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 50 weeks at Air Force Academy, Hyderabad. Training begins in January 2028. How to apply for IAF AFCAT 01/2027? Candidates must apply online only through the official website afcat.edcil.co.in between 12 November 2026 and 11 December 2026. Separate application required for each entry. This job was sourced from IndGovtJobs. Apply on IndGovtJobs: https://www.indgovtjobs.in/2026/11/iaf-afcat-recruitment-2027.html