Airforce AFCAT Entry 2026
Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in Jan 2027 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch)
(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
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✔️ AFCAT ENTRY
- Flying Branch
- Ground Duty (Technical) Branch
- AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRONICS
- AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICAL
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch
- WEAPON SYSTEMS (WS) BRANCH
- ADMINISTRATION BRANCH
- ACCOUNTS BRANCH
- LOGISTICS BRANCH
- METEOROLOGY BRANCH
- EDUCATION BRANCH
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starting | 17 NOV 25 (1100 Hr) |
| Online Application Closing | 14 DEC 25 (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
| Rank | Pay as per Defence Matrix (Level 10) | MSP (Monthly) |
| Flying Officer | Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 | Rs. 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 : 38
Ground Duty (Technical) : 188
Ground Duty (Non Technical) : 114
NCC Entry
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT Vacancies for SSC
AGE LIMIT
| Branch | Age Range | Born Between (Both dates inclusive) |
| Flying Branch | 20 to 24 years | 02 January 2003 to 01 January 2007 |
| Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) | 20 to 26 years | 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2007 |
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Flying Branch
(a) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR(b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
NB : Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level
Ground Duty Technical
Qualification : Minimum of four years degree graduation/ integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology (Notified In Notification)from recognized University
NB : Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level
• Communication Engineering.
• Computer Engineering/Technology.
• Computer Engineering & Application.
• Computer Science and Engineering/Technology.
• Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Electrical Engineering.
• Electronics Engineering/ Technology.
• Electronics Science and Engineering.
• Electronics.
• Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• Electronics and Computer Science.
• Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.
• Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).
• Electronics and Computer Engineering.
• Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.
• Electronics Instrument & Control.
• Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering.
• Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
• Instrument & Control Engineering.
• Information Technology.
• Spacecraft Technology.
• Engineering Physics.
• Electric Power and Machinery Engineering.
• Infotech Engineering.
• Cyber Security.
Mechanical ;
• Aerospace Engineering.
• Aeronautical Engineering.
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering and Automation.
• Mechanical Engineering (Production).
• Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance).
• Mechatronics.
• Industrial Engineering.
• Manufacturing Engineering.
• Production and Industrial Engineering.
• Materials Science and Engineering.
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
• Aerospace and Applied Mechanics.
• Automotive Engineering.
• Robotics
• Nanotechnology
• Rubber Technology and Rubber Engineering.
AFCAT EXAM TOPIC & SYLLABUS
Ground Duty Non Technical
WEAPON SYSTEMS (WS) BRANCH -
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.ORBE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
ADMINISTRATION BRANCH -
Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent ORcleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
ACCOUNTS BRANCH
Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:-
B.Com degree (minimum three year degree course)Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance)Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA.B.Sc. with specialization in Finance.
LOGISTICS BRANCH -
Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalentORcleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
EDUCATION BRANCH
Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline
METEOROLOGY BRANCH -
Passed 10+2 and B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or four year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following streams:-Communication Engineering.Computer Engineering/Technology.Computer Engineering and Application.Computer Science and Engineering/Technology.Electrical and Computer Engineering.Electrical and Electronics Engineering.Electronics Engineering/Technology.Electronics Science and Engineering.Electronics.Electronics and Communication Engineering.Electronics and Computer Science.Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.Information Technology.Mechanical Engineering
WEAPON SYSTEMS (WS) BRANCH -
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR
BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
ADMINISTRATION BRANCH -
Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent
OR
cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
ACCOUNTS BRANCH
Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:-
B.Com degree (minimum three year degree course)
Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance)
Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA.
B.Sc. with specialization in Finance.
LOGISTICS BRANCH -
Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent
OR
cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
EDUCATION BRANCH
Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline
METEOROLOGY BRANCH -
Passed 10+2 and B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or four year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following streams:-
Communication Engineering.
Computer Engineering/Technology.
Computer Engineering and Application.
Computer Science and Engineering/Technology.
Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Electronics Engineering/Technology.
Electronics Science and Engineering.
Electronics.
Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Electronics and Computer Science.
Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.
Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).
Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.
Information Technology.
Mechanical Engineering
PHYSICAL STANDARDS
The minimum acceptable height for men and women candidates in Flying Branch is 162.5 cm.
The minimum acceptable height for male candidates in Ground Duty (Technical/Non-technical) Branch is 157.5 cm. For women candidates, minimum acceptable height is 152 cm.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
• EXAMINATION
• AFSB INTERVIEW
• MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DOCUMENTATION
• FINAL LIST
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Mode : Online
Address : https://afcat.edcil.co.in
Last Date : 14 DECEMBER 2025
APPLICATION FEE
After filling in the online application form, the examination fee of Rs. 550/- (non-refundable) for AFCAT entry (not applicable for NCC special entry) may be paid online.
