May 21, 2026

AFCAT 2/2026 Notification Out: Apply for 142 Flying Officer & Ground Duty Posts

AFCAT Flying Officer (142 Posts) Recruitment 2026
Conducting Body
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Exam Name
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 2/2026)
Notification No.
Notification Date
20 May 2026
Application Dates
20 May 2026 – 19 June 2026
Exam Date
8 August 2026
Total Vacancies
142 (Flying Branch + Ground Duty Technical & Non-Technical)
Flying Branch Vacancies
35 (30 Men SSC + 5 Women SSC)
Other Vacancies
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical), NCC Special Entry, Meteorology
Educational Qualification
Flying Branch: Minimum 50% marks each in Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level AND Graduation (minimum 3 years) in any discipline with 60% marks OR BE/B.Tech with 60% marks OR Candidates holding valid Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India)
Ground Duty (Technical): Degree in Engineering/Technology with 60% marks
Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation in relevant discipline with 60% marks
Selection Process
Written Test (CBT) → Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview → Medical Examination
Exam Pattern (CBT)
100 Questions, 300 Marks, 120 Minutes; Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer
Age Limit
Flying Branch: 20 – 24 years (as on 1 July 2027)
Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech): 20 – 26 years
Application Fee
₹500 (all categories)
Salary
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month (Level 10 Pay Matrix)
Training Course Commencement
July 2027
Official Website
Job Location
Across India (Air Force Stations & Academies)