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Indian Airforce AFCAT Entry 2026

 Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online AFCAT examination will be conducted on 08 Aug 26 (Saturday)



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✔️ AFCAT ENTRY

  • Flying Branch
  • Ground Duty (Technical) Branch
  1. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRONICS
  2. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICAL
  • Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch
  1. WEAPON SYSTEMS (WS) BRANCH
  2. ADMINISTRATION BRANCH
  3. ACCOUNTS BRANCH
  4. LOGISTICS BRANCH
  5. METEOROLOGY BRANCH
  6. EDUCATION BRANCH

IMPORTANT DATES

EventDate
Online Application Starting20 MAY 26 (1100 Hr)
Online Application Closing19 JUN 26 (2330 Hr)

Type of Commission

SSC for Men & Women

(i) The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).

(ii) The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech and Non-Tech) branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.

(iii) Grant of Permanent Commission (PC) would be considered subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.

(iv) SSC officers are not eligible for grant of pensionary benefits

SALARY

RankPay as per Defence Matrix (Level 10)MSP (Monthly)
Flying OfficerRs. 56,100 - 1,77,500Rs. 15500

Note. Flight Cadets shall receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100/- per month during one year of training.

Allowances : In addition to pay, allowances are applicable based on the nature of duty/ place of posting and it includes Flying, Technical, Field Area, Special Compensatory (Hill area), Special Force, Siachen, Island Special Duty, Test Pilot & Flight Test Engineer, Area and Remote Locality Allowance.

Privileges : Air Force Officers are entitled to furnished accommodation, comprehensive medical cover for self and dependents, Canteen, Officers’ Mess, loans at subsidised rates, LTC etc. Leave (60 days annual and 20 days casual) subject to service exigencies.

Insurance : Rs. 1 crore Insurance Cover (on contribution) is applicable to serving officers. An additional cover of Rs. 12 Lakhs (on contribution) is applicable to Flying Branch Officers.

Sports and Adventure : Indian Air Force provides state of the art facilities to play various sports and adventure activities (sky diving, micro light flying, mountaineering, water rafting etc.).

VACANCY

AFCAT Entry

Flying Branch : 35

Ground Duty (Technical) : 211

Ground Duty (Non Technical) : 133

NCC Entry

10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT Vacancies for SSC



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