AFCAT 01/2027 — IAF Flying & Ground Duty Officer Entry (Course January 2028) | Apply 12 November – 11 December 2026
The Indian Air Force released the short notice for AFCAT 01/2027, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry on 2 November 2026 for courses commencing in January 2028. Online registration opens on 12 November 2026 at 11:00 AM and closes on 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM at afcat.edcil.co.in. Vacancy numbers, detailed eligibility and the exam date will be published in the detailed notification.
Pay Level 10 on commissioning (as per IAF rules; see detailed notification)
Salary
20–24
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Air Force Academy, Dundigal (training); postings across India
Location
Timeline
2 Nov 2026
Also published in Employment News dated 7–13 November 2026
12 Nov 2026
From 11:00 AM at afcat.edcil.co.in; detailed notification expected with the opening of registration
11 Dec 2026
Till 11:30 PM
11 Dec 2026
AFCAT Entry only; NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry are free
AFCAT 01/2027 short notice released — registration 12 November to 11 December 2026
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About This Notification
The Indian Air Force has issued a short notice inviting unmarried Indian men and women to apply for commissioned officer entry through AFCAT 01/2027, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry. Training begins in January 2028 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal (Hyderabad).
Entries and branches
- Flying Branch: Short Service Commission (SSC)
- Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical): Permanent Commission (PC) / Short Service Commission (SSC)
- NCC Special Entry (Flying): 10% of CDSE seats for PC and 10% of AFCAT seats for SSC
- GATE Score Entry: for specified Ground Duty Technical branches
Key dates
- Short notice: 2 November 2026 (also in Employment News 7–13 November 2026)
- Online registration: 12 November 2026 (11:00 AM) to 11 December 2026 (11:30 PM)
- Exam date, vacancies and detailed eligibility: in the detailed notification
Key Details
Organization
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Exam Name
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2027, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry — courses commencing January 2028
Job Location
Air Force Academy, Dundigal (training); postings across India
Selection Process
AFCAT online exam (not for NCC/GATE entry) → AFSB testing → Medical examination → Merit and joining
Official Website
https://afcat.edcil.co.in
Eligibility Criteria
⚠️ Unmarried candidates only
⚠️ Only unmarried Indian men and women can apply
⚠️ Flying Branch is SSC only
⚠️ Flying Branch entry through AFCAT is Short Service Commission; Permanent Commission in Flying is available only through the NCC Special Entry PC course
Age — Flying Branch
20–24 years as on 1 January 2028; up to 26 years with a valid DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence
Nationality
Indian citizens
Detailed eligibility
Branch-wise qualifications, minimum marks, Ground Duty age limits and medical standards will be in the detailed notification
Educational Qualification
Graduation / B.E. / B.Tech / post-graduation in the disciplines specified for each branch; Flying Branch also requires Physics and Mathematics at 10+2. Exact qualifications and minimum marks will be in the detailed notification.
Age Limit
General Category: 20–24 years
Flying Branch: 20–24 years as on 1 January 2028; up to 26 years for holders of a valid Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA. Ground Duty age limits are given in the detailed notification.
Important Dates
Notification Released
2 Nov 2026
Also published in Employment News dated 7–13 November 2026
Application Start
12 Nov 2026
From 11:00 AM at afcat.edcil.co.in; detailed notification expected with the opening of registration
Application End
11 Dec 2026
Till 11:30 PM
Fee Payment Last Date
11 Dec 2026
AFCAT Entry only; NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry are free
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 2 Nov 2026 | Also published in Employment News dated 7–13 November 2026 |
| NEXTApplication Start | 12 Nov 2026 | From 11:00 AM at afcat.edcil.co.in; detailed notification expected with the opening of registration |
| Application End | 11 Dec 2026 | Till 11:30 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 11 Dec 2026 | AFCAT Entry only; NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry are free |
Vacancy Breakup
Flying Branch — SSC (Course 223/28F/SSC/M&W)
Pay Scale: As per IAF rules
Ground Duty (Technical) — PC/SSC
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) — PC/SSC
NCC Special Entry — Flying Branch (Courses 223/28F/PC/M, 223/28F/SSC/M&W)
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch — SSC (Course 223/28F/SSC/M&W) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | As per IAF rules |
| Ground Duty (Technical) — PC/SSC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) — PC/SSC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NCC Special Entry — Flying Branch (Courses 223/28F/PC/M, 223/28F/SSC/M&W) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 0 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online
Plus GST; non-refundable
AFCAT Online Exam — Exam Pattern
As per detailed notification
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As per detailed notification | — | — | — | No | online |
Not required for NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry; exam date to be announced
AFSB Testing — Exam Pattern
Officer intelligence rating, picture perception & discussion, psychological tests, group tasks, interview; CPSS for Flying Branch
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer intelligence rating, picture perception & discussion, psychological tests, group tasks, interview; CPSS for Flying Branch | — | — | — | No | offline |
At Air Force Selection Boards
Medical Examination — Exam Pattern
IAF medical standards
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAF medical standards | — | — | — | No | offline |
Standards in detailed notification
Step 1: Choose your entry and branch
Decide between AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry, and between Flying, Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-Technical).
Step 2: Keep documents ready
Keep 10th, 12th and degree marksheets, photograph, signature and, where applicable, NCC 'C' certificate, GATE scorecard or DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence ready.
Step 3: Register between 12 November and 11 December
Register at afcat.edcil.co.in from 12 November 2026 (11:00 AM), fill the form and pay ₹550 + GST for AFCAT Entry before 11:30 PM on 11 December 2026.
Latest Updates
2 Nov
2026
🔔 AFCAT 01/2027 short notice released — registration 12 November to 11 December 2026
IAF invites unmarried Indian men and women for Flying (SSC) and Ground Duty (PC/SSC) officer entry, with courses commencing January 2028. Vacancies and the exam date will be in the detailed notification.
AFCAT PortalWhat the short notice does not include
The 2 November 2026 short notice confirms entries, branches, application dates and fees only. Total and branch-wise vacancies, the AFCAT exam date, detailed qualifications, Ground Duty age limits and medical standards will be published in the detailed notification. Treat any vacancy figure circulating before then as unverified.
