Indian Air Force (IAF) Recruitment 2026
Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Flying Branch Officer, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Officer. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!
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AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment Overview
Indian Air Force (IAF) invites applications for Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical), NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry for courses commencing July 2027.
Organization
- English: Indian Air Force (IAF)
- Hindi: भारतीय वायु सेना
Important Dates
- Application Start: 20 May 2026 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date: 19 June 2026 (11:30 PM)
- Exam Date: 08 August 2026
- Course Commencement: July 2027
Posts / Designations
- Flying Branch Officer
- Ground Duty (Technical) Officer
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Officer
- NCC Special Entry
- GATE Score Entry (Technical)
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizen only
- Flying Branch: 10+2 Physics & Maths + Graduation/B.E/B.Tech
- Ground Duty: Engineering or relevant graduation depending on branch
- Age: Flying (20–24 yrs), Ground Duty (20–26 yrs)
- Marital Status: Unmarried only
Vacancy Highlights
- Flying Branch (Men: 30, Women: 5 - SSC)
- Ground Duty Technical & Non-Technical (various categories)
- NCC Special Entry: 10% seats
- GATE Entry: Separate technical vacancies
Selection Process
- AFCAT Written Exam
- AFSB Interview
- Psychological Test
- Group Tasks
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Commission Type
- PC: Permanent Commission (till retirement)
- SSC: 10–14 years service (no pension)
Physical Standards (Key)
- Male Height: 157 cm (Ground Duty)
- Female Height: 152 cm
- Flying Height: 162 cm (Pilots)
- Chest: 77 cm minimum (male)
- Chest expansion: 5 cm minimum
Application Process
- Visit official website
- Register & fill form
- Upload documents
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Submit & download form
Important Links
- Official Website: https://afcat.edcil.co.in
- Notification: Download PDF
Important Notes
- Admission is provisional until verification
- Vacancies are tentative and may change
- Marriage not allowed during training
- No fee/helpline details explicitly mentioned
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