The Indian Air Force has extended the application deadline for AFCAT 2026 to 19 December 2025. This recruitment is for both technical and non-technical branches. Candidates can apply online at afcat.cdac.in.

Educational Qualification

• Non-Technical: Graduation degree in the relevant field
• Technical: B.Tech degree

Age Limit

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 24 years

Application Fee

All categories: Rs 550

Selection Process

• Written Exam
• SSB Interview
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Exam Pattern

• Total Marks: 300
• Total Questions: 100
• Subjects: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, Military Aptitude Test (Objective)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Negative Marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer

Medical Examination Centers

• Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru
• Air Force Central Medical Establishment

Pay Scale / Salary

• Flying Officer: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 per month
• Flight Lieutenant: ₹61,300 - ₹1,93,900 per month
• Wing Commander: ₹1,21,200 - ₹2,12,400 per month
• Group Captain: ₹1,30,600 - ₹2,15,900 per month
• Air Commodore: ₹1,39,600 - ₹2,17,600 per month
• Air Vice Marshal: ₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200 per month
• Air Marshal HAG Scale: ₹1,82,200 - ₹2,24,100 per month
• HAG + Scale: ₹2,05,400 - ₹2,24,400 per month
• VACS / Air Force Cadre / Air Marshal (NFSG): ₹2,25,000 per month
• CAS: ₹2,50,000 per month
• Squadron Leader: ₹69,400 - ₹2,07,200 per month

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official AFCAT website: afcat.cdac.in
2. Click on the 'IAF AFCAT 2 2024' link on the homepage
3. Fill in the required details in the application form
4. Upload scanned copies of all required documents
5. Pay the application fee of Rs 550
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