Indian Air Force (IAF) Recruitment 2026

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

1. AFCAT Written Exam
2. AFSB Interview
3. Psychological Test
4. Group Tasks
5. Medical Examination
6. 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

1. Visit official website
2. Register & fill form
3. Upload documents
4. Pay fee (if applicable)
5. Submit & download form

Important Links

• Official Website: https://afcat.edcil.co.in
• Notification: Download PDF