AFCAT 02/2026 Notification Out for 370 Vacancies at careerairforce.gov.in; Apply Till June 19

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College Vidya News Team May 21, 2026 1K Reads

The Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 02/2026 notification for courses commencing in July 2027. Through the AFCAT, a total of 370 vacancies will be filled in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches, including NCC Special Entry and GATE Entry. The application process started on May 20, 2026, and will remain open till June 19, 2026. Candidates can apply online through the official website.

Overview of the Exam

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Body	Indian Air Force
Exam Name	AFCAT 02/2026
Branches	Flying, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical)
Total Vacancies	370
Mode of Application	Online
Notification Date	May 20, 2026
Application Start Date	May 20, 2026
Last Date to Apply	June 19, 2026
Selection Process	Written Test, SSB Interview, Medical Test
Official Website	careerairforce.gov.in

How to Apply for AFCAT

Visit the official website at careerairforce.gov.in
Click on the AFCAT 02/2026 Apply Link
Register with the required details
Fill out the application form
Upload necessary documents
Pay the application fee

AFCAT Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	May 20, 2026
Application Start	May 20, 2026
Last Date to Apply	June 19, 2026
Course Commencement	July 2027

AFCAT Vacancy Details

Entry	Branch	Men	Women
AFCAT Entry	Flying Branch	30	5
AFCAT Entry	Ground Duty (Technical)	169	42
AFCAT Entry	Ground Duty (Non-Technical)	82	25
NCC Special Entry	Flying Branch	As per rules	As per rules
GATE Entry	Ground Duty (Technical)	20	6

AFCAT Application Fee

Category	Fee
AFCAT Entry	₹550 + 18% GST
NCC Special Entry	No Fee
GATE Entry	No Fee

AFCAT Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	Graduation in a relevant discipline
Age Limit (Flying Branch)	20 to 24 years
Age Limit (Ground Duty)	20 to 26 years

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

Written Examination
SSB Interview (AFSB)
Medical Examination

The Indian Air Force follows a merit-based and transparent selection process.

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