About the Examination
Official recruitment notification by Indian Air Force (Advt No. AFCAT-02/2026/NCC) for 304 vacancies across Ministry of Defence.
Selection Pattern Overview
Online AFCAT Examination, Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview / Testing, and Medical.
Examination Stages & Marks Distribution
Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.
Stage I: Preliminary Screening / CBT
offline omr
120 Mins
200 Marks
66 Marks
Stage II: Main Examination / Skill Evaluation
pen paper
180 Mins
300 Marks
100 Marks
Syllabus & Marking Guidelines
Syllabus Breakdown
Online AFCAT Examination, Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview / Testing, and Medical.
Marking & Negative Marking Rules
Negative marking applicable for incorrect responses (1/3rd or 0.25 marks deduction) as per official scheme.
Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications
18 to 32 Years
Unlimited
Citizen of India
Graduation (min 60%) with Math and Physics at 10+2 level or B.E./B.Tech degree (min 60%).
Flying: 20 to 24 years; Ground Duty: 20 to 26 years.
Milestone Timeline
Application Window Opens
Last Date for Online Application
Tentative Examination Date
Application Fee Structure
Gazettes & Circulars
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