Last Updated On: 3 November 2026
Indian Air Force ne AFCAT 01/2027 ka short notice 2 November 2026 ko release kar diya hai. Is recruitment se Flying Branch aur Ground Duty (Technical aur Non-Technical) branches me Commissioned Officer banne ka rasta khulta hai, saath me NCC Special Entry aur GATE Score Entry bhi hai. Courses January 2028 se shuru honge, aur online apply 12 November 2026 subah 11 baje se 11 December 2026 raat 11:30 baje tak chalega.
Ek bahut zaroori baat pehle hi clear kar dein: abhi tak sirf SHORT notice aaya hai, detailed notification nahi. Isliye is article me total posts ka number nahi diya gaya hai — short notice me vacancy ka total print hi nahi hua hai, aur kuch websites par dikh raha “379 posts” ka daava official source se verify nahi hua hai, isliye hum use fact ki tarah nahi likh rahe. Branch-wise vacancies, exact qualification details aur exam date, ye sab detailed notification me 12 November 2026 ko aayega. Jo cheez official taur par pakki hai, wahi neeche di gayi hai.
Quick Summary
Indian Air Force ka AFCAT 01/2027 short notice 2 November 2026 ko aaya hai, jisme Flying aur Ground Duty branches ke liye Commissioned Officer ki entry hai, saath me NCC Special Entry aur GATE Score Entry bhi shamil hai. Online apply 12 November 2026 se 11 December 2026 tak official portal afcat.edcil.co.in par hoga, aur courses January 2028 se Air Force Academy, Dundigal me shuru honge. Total posts ka number abhi official taur par announce nahi hua hai — wo detailed notification me 12 November ko aayega.
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Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai — Ek Nazar Me
| Post | Qualification | Age Limit | Experience / Skill | Fresher Chalega? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch (SSC) | Class 12 me Maths aur Physics ke saath 3 saal ki graduation kisi bhi stream me, ya BE/B.Tech (4 saal) | 20–24 saal (1 Jan 2028 ko); valid DGCA CPL holders ke liye 26 saal tak | Physics aur Maths ka base; CPL ho to age me chhoot | Haan, fresher apply kar sakte hain |
| Ground Duty (Technical) — Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) | Class 12 me Physics aur Maths ke saath 4 saal ki Engineering/Technology degree ya integrated PG (Electronics, Electrical, ECE, CS, IT aur related branches) | 20–26 saal (1 Jan 2028 ko) | Relevant engineering discipline zaroori | Haan, fresh engineering graduates apply kar sakte hain |
| Ground Duty (Technical) — Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) | Class 12 me Physics aur Maths ke saath 4 saal ki Engineering/Technology degree ya integrated PG (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechatronics, Automobile, Manufacturing aur related) | 20–26 saal (1 Jan 2028 ko) | Relevant engineering discipline zaroori | Haan, fresh engineering graduates apply kar sakte hain |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) — Weapon Systems | Class 12 me Maths aur Physics ke saath 3 saal ki graduation kisi bhi stream me, ya BE/B.Tech | 20–26 saal (1 Jan 2028 ko) | Maths aur Physics ka base zaroori | Haan |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) — Administration aur Logistics | 3 saal ki graduation kisi bhi stream me | 20–26 saal (1 Jan 2028 ko) | Koi special skill nahi, graduation kaafi hai | Haan |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) — Accounts | B.Com, ya BBA (Finance), BMS (Finance), BBS (Finance), ya Finance me B.Sc; CA, CMA, CS ya CFA bhi eligible | 20–26 saal (1 Jan 2028 ko) | Finance/accounts background zaroori | Haan, fresh commerce graduates apply kar sakte hain |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) — Education | Graduation kisi bhi stream me aur postgraduate degree kisi bhi stream me | 20–26 saal (1 Jan 2028 ko) | Postgraduate degree zaroori | Haan, PG ke baad apply kar sakte hain |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) — Meteorology | Physics aur Maths ke saath B.Sc, ya eligible discipline me 4 saal ki Engineering/Technology degree | 20–26 saal (1 Jan 2028 ko) | Physics aur Maths ka base zaroori | Haan |
| NCC Special Entry — Flying Branch | NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate ke saath graduation (details detailed notification me) | 20–24 saal (1 Jan 2028 ko) | NCC ‘C’ certificate zaroori | Haan |
| GATE Score Entry — Ground Duty (Technical) | Eligible engineering discipline me degree ke saath valid GATE score (details detailed notification me) | 20–26 saal (1 Jan 2028 ko) | GATE score ke base par shortlisting | Haan |
Note: Pichhle AFCAT cycles me graduation/PG me minimum 60% marks ka rule raha hai, lekin 01/2027 ke short notice ke summaries me ye cutoff print nahi hua hai — isliye is article me use pakka rule ki tarah nahi likha gaya hai. Detailed notification me 12 November ko confirm karke hi apply karein. Apni age check karne ke liye Age Eligibility Checker use kar sakte hain.
Key Stats
- Short notice: 2 November 2026
- Apply window: 12 November 2026 (11:00 AM) – 11 December 2026 (11:30 PM)
- Total posts: Abhi announce nahi hua — detailed notification me aayega
- Age limit: Flying 20–24 saal, Ground Duty 20–26 saal (1 January 2028 ko)
- Fee: AFCAT Entry Rs 550 + GST; NCC aur GATE entry par koi fee nahi
- Training stipend: Rs 56,100 per month
- Flying Officer pay: Level 10, Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500 + MSP Rs 15,500
- Course start: January 2028 ka pehla hafta, Air Force Academy, Dundigal
AFCAT Kya Hai?
AFCAT matlab Air Force Common Admission Test — Indian Air Force ka entrance exam jiske through graduates ko Flying Branch aur Ground Duty branches me Commissioned Officer banaya jata hai. Flying Branch ke officers fighter, helicopter ya transport pilot bante hain, Ground Duty (Technical) ke officers aircraft aur systems ko airworthy rakhte hain, aur Ground Duty (Non-Technical) ke officers administration, logistics, accounts, education aur meteorology jaise kaam sambhalte hain.
Important Dates Aur Application Fee — Ek Saath
| Event | Date / Detail |
|---|---|
| Short notice release | 2 November 2026 |
| Detailed notification (expected) | 12 November 2026 |
| Online apply shuru | 12 November 2026, subah 11:00 baje |
| Online apply ki last date | 11 December 2026, raat 11:30 baje |
| Fee payment ki last date | 11 December 2026 |
| Exam date | Abhi announce nahi hui |
| Admit card | Abhi announce nahi hua |
| Course commencement | January 2028 ka pehla hafta |
| AFCAT Entry fee | Rs 550 + GST (non-refundable) |
| NCC Special Entry fee | Koi fee nahi |
| GATE Score Entry fee | Koi fee nahi |
Vacancy Details — Branch Aur Course Number
Short notice me branch-wise posts ka number print nahi hua hai. Neeche course numbers diye gaye hain jo short notice ke summaries me mile hain — posts ka number detailed notification me 12 November ko aayega, aur is article ko usi din update kiya jayega.
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 223/28F/SSC/M aur W | Detailed notification me aayega |
| AFCAT Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) | 222/28T/PC/M aur W, 112AEC/M aur W, 222/28T/SSC/M aur W | Detailed notification me aayega |
| AFCAT Entry | Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 222/28G/SSC/M aur W, 222/28G/PC/M aur W | Detailed notification me aayega |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 223/28F/PC/M, 223/28F/SSC/M aur W | Detailed notification me aayega |
| GATE Score Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) | 222/28T/PC/M aur W, 112AEC/M aur W, 222/28T/SSC/M aur W | Detailed notification me aayega |
Age Limit — Date of Birth Ke Saath
| Branch | Age Limit (1 Jan 2028 ko) | Date of Birth |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 20–24 saal | 2 January 2004 se 1 January 2008 |
| Flying Branch (valid DGCA CPL holders) | 26 saal tak | 2 January 2002 se 1 January 2008 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 20–26 saal | 2 January 2002 se 1 January 2008 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 20–26 saal | 2 January 2002 se 1 January 2008 |
Saath hi ek aur shart hai: course shuru hone ke waqt candidate unmarried hona chahiye, aur training ke dauraan shaadi ki permission nahi hai.
Salary — Flying Officer Ki Pay Aur In-Hand Estimate
Training ke dauraan Flight Cadets ko fixed stipend Rs 56,100 per month milta hai. Commissioning ke baad Flying Officer ki pay Pay Level 10 me Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500 per month hoti hai, uske upar Military Service Pay (MSP) Rs 15,500 per month aur branch ke hisaab se Flying Allowance, Technical Allowance, Transport Allowance jaise allowances alag se milte hain.
In-hand estimate (7th CPC ke hisaab se, sirf andaza): basic Rs 56,100 + MSP Rs 15,500 = Rs 71,600, us par DA (lagbhag basic ka 50% se zyada) aur HRA jodne par gross lagbhag Rs 1.05 – Rs 1.15 lakh per month banta hai. NPS, income tax aur baaki deductions ke baad in-hand lagbhag Rs 85,000 – Rs 95,000 per month reh sakta hai. Ye official figure nahi hai — apni exact calculation ke liye Salary Calculator par apne components daal kar check karein.
Selection Process Aur Exam Pattern
AFCAT Entry ka selection 4 stages me hota hai: pehle online written exam, phir AFSB interview (Stage I screening aur Stage II testing), phir medical examination, aur aakhir me All-India merit list. NCC Special Entry aur GATE Score Entry ke candidates apne route ke hisaab se shortlist hote hain — unke liye AFCAT written exam ka rule detailed notification me confirm hoga.
Written exam ka standard pattern (pichhle cycles ke hisaab se; detailed notification me confirm hoga): online mode, 100 questions, 300 marks, 2 ghante ka paper. Sections hain General Awareness, English, Numerical Ability, aur Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. Har sahi jawab par +3 marks aur har galat jawab par −1 mark. Ground Duty (Technical) ke candidates ke liye EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test) bhi hota hai — 50 questions, 150 marks, 45 minute — iski applicability detailed notification me confirm karein.
Training
Training January 2028 ke pehle hafte se Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad me hogi. Flying Branch ki training 74 hafte, Ground Duty (Technical) ki 74 hafte, aur Ground Duty (Non-Technical) ki 50 hafte ki hoti hai.
How to Apply — Step by Step
- 12 November 2026 subah 11 baje ke baad official portal afcat.edcil.co.in kholein.
- AFCAT 01/2027 recruitment notification par click karein aur detailed notification dhyaan se padhein.
- Apni entry chunein — AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry ya GATE Score Entry (har entry ke liye alag registration hota hai).
- Registration me personal aur contact details bharein.
- Application form me educational qualification aur branch preference sahi-sahi bharein.
- Photo, signature aur zaroori documents portal ke instructions ke hisaab se upload karein.
- AFCAT Entry ke liye Rs 550 + GST fee online pay karein (NCC aur GATE entry par koi fee nahi).
- Submit karne se pehle saari details dobara check karein — submit ke baad badlaav ki permission nahi milti.
- Final application aur payment receipt ka print ya PDF save karke rakhein.
Documents Checklist
- Class 10 aur Class 12 ki marksheet aur certificate
- Graduation / engineering degree aur saare semester ki marksheets
- Postgraduate degree (Education branch ke liye)
- NCC ‘C’ certificate (NCC Special Entry ke liye)
- GATE scorecard (GATE Score Entry ke liye)
- Valid DGCA CPL (Flying Branch me age relaxation ke liye, agar applicable ho)
- Photo aur signature (portal ke size aur format ke hisaab se)
- Aadhaar card aur ek working email ID aur mobile number
Important Links
| Link | Detail |
|---|---|
| Download Short Notice PDF | Official short notice PDF ka verified link abhi available nahi hai — detailed notification 12 November 2026 ko official portal par aayega, tab ye row update hogi |
| Apply Online | Apply window abhi khula nahi hai — form 12 November 2026 subah 11 baje se official portal par live hoga |
| Official Website | afcat.edcil.co.in — Official AFCAT Application Portal |
| IAF Career Portal | afcat.cdac.in — Indian Air Force Career Portal |
| Indian Air Force Official Site | indianairforce.nic.in |
Aage Kya Hoga — Timeline
- 12 November 2026: Detailed notification release + online apply shuru (subah 11 baje)
- 11 December 2026 (raat 11:30 baje): Apply window band — last date
- Expected (date announce nahi hui): Admit card release
- Expected (date announce nahi hui): AFCAT online written exam
- Uske baad: AFSB interview, medical examination, final merit list
- January 2028 (pehla hafta): Course commencement, Air Force Academy Dundigal
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Conclusion
AFCAT 01/2027 un graduates ke liye bada mauka hai jo Indian Air Force me officer banna chahte hain — Flying ya Ground Duty, dono branches ke darwaze ek hi exam se khulte hain. Abhi sirf short notice aaya hai, isliye sabse samajhdari wali strategy ye hai: 12 November se pehle apne documents aur eligibility taiyaar rakhein, 12 November ko detailed notification aate hi vacancy aur qualification confirm karein, aur last date ka wait kiye bina jaldi apply karein. Is article ko detailed notification aate hi update kiya jayega, isliye is page ko bookmark karke rakhein.
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FAQs — AFCAT 01/2027
Q1. AFCAT 01/2027 ka notification release hua hai ya nahi?
Haan, short notice 2 November 2026 ko release hua hai. Detailed notification 12 November 2026 ko aayega, usi din se online apply bhi shuru hoga.
Q2. AFCAT 01/2027 me apply ki last date kya hai?
Last date 11 December 2026 raat 11:30 baje hai. Apply window 12 November 2026 subah 11 baje se khulega.
Q3. AFCAT 01/2027 me total kitne posts hain?
Total posts ka number abhi official taur par announce nahi hua hai. Short notice me vacancy ka total print nahi hua hai; branch-wise posts detailed notification me 12 November 2026 ko aayenge. Kuch websites par dikh raha “379” ka number official source se verify nahi hua hai.
Q4. AFCAT 01/2027 ki age limit kya hai?
1 January 2028 ko Flying Branch ke liye 20–24 saal aur Ground Duty branches ke liye 20–26 saal hai. Valid DGCA CPL holders Flying Branch me 26 saal tak apply kar sakte hain.
Q5. AFCAT 01/2027 ka application fee kitna hai?
AFCAT Entry ke liye Rs 550 + GST hai, jo non-refundable hai. NCC Special Entry aur GATE Score Entry ke liye koi fee nahi hai.
Q6. AFCAT Flying Officer ki salary kitni hai?
Flying Officer ki pay Pay Level 10 me Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500 per month hai, uske upar MSP Rs 15,500 per month aur allowances alag se milte hain. Training ke dauraan stipend Rs 56,100 per month milta hai.
Q7. AFCAT 01/2027 ka exam kab hoga?
Exam date abhi announce nahi hui hai. Short notice me sirf apply window diya gaya hai; exam aur admit card ki dates detailed notification ke baad official portal par aayengi.
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