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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About Exam

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.

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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8 August 2026AFCAT 02/2026 written
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AFCAT 02/2026

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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

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

Exam pattern

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

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Common questions

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.