IAF
Defence & Security
Verified Official Notice
All India Jurisdiction
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT - 02/2026) for Flying & Ground Duty Branches
Official Notification No: AFCAT-02/2026/NCC
Total Vacancies
304 Posts
Pay Scale
Defence Pay Matrix Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) plus MSP Rs. 15,500/month
Application Start
1 Aug 2026
Application Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Notice Summary & Overview
Official recruitment notification by Indian Air Force (Advt No. AFCAT-02/2026/NCC) for 304 vacancies across Ministry of Defence.
Important Dates & Schedule
Notification Released / Application Window Opens
1 Aug 2026
Online Application Closing Date
28 Aug 2026
Post-Wise Vacancy & Reservation Breakdown
1 Post Cadre
| Post Name | Pay Level | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwD | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioned Officer (Flying / Technical / Weapon Systems / Administration / Accounts)Code: AFCAT-02/2026/NCC | Level 10 | 121 | 30 | 82 | 45 | 22 | 12 | 304 |
Educational Qualifications & Age Criteria
Minimum Qualification:
Graduation (min 60%) with Math and Physics at 10+2 level or B.E./B.Tech degree (min 60%).
Age Limits
As per official rules
Age Relaxation:
Flying: 20 to 24 years; Ground Duty: 20 to 26 years.
Selection Process & Application Fees
Stages of Selection:
Online AFCAT Examination, Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview / Testing, and Medical.
Application Fee Structure:
payment mode:Online Payment Gateway
general obc ews:₹550
sc st pwd women:₹550
Official Verification Documents
Statutory Notice: SuchnaSetu does not accept payments, job application forms, or resumes. All applications must be submitted strictly on the official authority portal (https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in). Please verify all terms in the original notification document.