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AFCAT 2026

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Indian Air Force

Indian Air Force selects officers through AFCAT (Flying and Ground Duty officer entry): a written examination, the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview and a medical examination, in that order.

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Last verified 2026-07-17

About Exam

Conducting body
Indian Air Force
Eligibility
Graduation
Current cycle
AFCAT 02/2026
Official source
IAF AFCAT portal

Highlights

Vacancies
Not announced
Application deadline
Not announced
Exam schedule
8 August 2026
Selection stages
3 stages in the current guide
Negative marking
Check the current official notification

Important Dates

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  1. Not announcedNotification
  2. Not announcedApplications open
  3. Not announcedLast date to apply
  4. 8 August 2026AFCAT 02/2026 written

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Latest AFCAT notices

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AFCAT exam date 2026

AFCAT 02/2026 written
8 August 2026 (announced)

Eligibility summary

Qualification
Graduate (with the notification's stream/percentage rules); unmarried age limits apply
Age limit
As per the current AFCAT notification, with standard category relaxations

Process

Selection process

  1. Written examination — objective paper(s) testing aptitude and general awareness.
  2. Services Selection Board (SSB) interview — a multi-day assessment of officer-like qualities.
  3. Medical examination and the final all-India merit list.

Exam pattern

Selection pattern
Written exam → SSB interview → medical → merit list

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AFCAT FAQ

What is the AFCAT selection process?

AFCAT follows a written exam → ssb interview → medical → merit list pattern. The exact stages and syllabus are set out in each cycle's official notification on https://afcat.cdac.in/.

Where is the official AFCAT notification published?

All AFCAT notifications, application links, admit cards and results are published on the IAF AFCAT portal (https://afcat.cdac.in/) — treat the portal as the authority over any third-party listing.