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AFCAT 2 Exam 2026 - Admit Card (Out), Exam Dates (Out)
About AFCAT 2026
The Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 1 result 2026 on March 11, 2026, on the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in. The AFCAT 1 answer key 2026 was released on February 1, 2026. The IAF also activated the AFCAT1 answer key objection window 2026 from February 1 to 3, 2026. IAF was conducted the AFCAT 1 exam on January 31, 2026, in more than 100 cities across India. Earlier, the authority released the AFCAT 1 admit card 2026 on January 22, 2026, in online mode. Candidates can download the AFCAT 1 2026 admit card by using login credentials.
Earlier, the IAF announced the AFCAT 1 exam date 2026 on the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in. As per the AFCAT 2026 exam date, the exam will be held on January 31, 2025. The AFCAT 2026 application correction window was activated from December 23 to 24, 2025, on the official website.
Earlier, the IAF activated the AFCAT 1 2026 application form from November 17 to December 19, 2025 on the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in. The exam authority released the AFCAT 1 notification on November 10, 2025 IAF has scheduled to conduct the AFCAT 1 exam 2026 on January 31, 2026.
The AFCAT 2026 exam will be conducted in two stages – an online test and an SSB interview conducted by the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB). Candidates applying for Ground Duty (Technical branch) appear for an additional Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).
IAF conducts AFCAT twice a year to recruit eligible candidates as Commissioned/ Class 1 Gazetted Officers in Flying, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical branches) and Meteorology entry for grant of Permanent/ Short Service Commission in the Indian Air Force. AFCAT is a gateway for both male and female candidates who wish to join the Indian Air Force. Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the online exam as well as the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview.
AFCAT Exam 2026 - Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) |
Exam Conducting Body | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
Exam Level | National |
Frequency of Exam | Twice a year |
AFCAT Exam Mode | Online |
Exam Syllabus | AFCAT: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test EKT: Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics |
AFCAT Exam Pattern | AFCAT: 100 objective-type questions of 300 marks EKT: 50 questions of 150 marks |
Medium of Exam | English |
AFCAT Application mode and fees | Online and Rs. 550 + GST (No reservation irrespective of religion, caste and gender) |
Vacancies | 340 |
AFCAT Contact Details | Contact number: +91 9513252077 |
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AFCAT 2026 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | Air Force Common Admission Test |
| Short Exam Name | AFCAT |
| Conducting Body | Indian Air Force |
| Frequency Of Conduct | Twice a year |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 27 Minutes |
| No Of Seats | 340 |
AFCAT Important Dates
AFCAT Air Force Common Admission Test (session 2026)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many times AFCAT is conducted in a year?
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IAF conducts the AFCAT exam twice a year.
Q: How can I apply for AFCAT exam 2026?
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Candidates who wish to appear for AFCAT exam can fill up the application form on the official website.
Q: Is AFCAT tough?
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It is not that tough to crack the AFCAT exam, the online test is easy if you have prepared well. However, the AFSB interview and medical round are tough.
Q: What is a good score for AFCAT?
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Candidates are required to score 140 to 160 marks out of 300 to create their chances of qualification.
Q: Is there any reservation in AFCAT exam?
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No, there is no reservation in the AFCAT exam.
Q: How many times I can give AFCAT exam?
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There is no minimum attempts to apply for AFCAT, although their is a maximum age limit.
Q: What is the salary of flying officer?
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The salary ranges from Rs 56,100 to 1,10700.
Q: How the merit list of AFCAT is prepared?
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The AFCAT merit list test is prepared on the basis of the minimum qualifying marks secured by candidates.
Q: How the candidates are selected for training?
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The candidates recommended by AFSB and those who are also medically fit will be selected for training on the basis of the merit list and availability of vacancies.
Q: Can I apply for AFCAT after class 12?
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To be eligible for AFCAT exam, candidates must hold a graduation degree.
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