AFCAT 01/2027 Notification- Indian Air Force Recruitment 2027

Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the recruitment notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2027) / NCC Special Entry / GATE Score Entry for courses commencing in January 2028. Both male and female Indian citizens are invited to apply for Commissioned Officer posts in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.

The online registration portal opens on 12 November 2026 (11:00 AM) and closes on 11 December 2026 (11:30 PM).

Quick Overview: AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment

Educational Qualification:

• AFCAT Entry:
  • 12th pass with 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics and a Graduation in any branch with 60% marks OR B.E/ B.Tech with 60% marks.
    
• Flying:

• 50% marks with Maths and Physics in 12th Std & Any Graduation (60%) OR B.E/ B.Tech with (60%) marks.

• Administration & Logistics Branch: 
• 12th Std and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 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 recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

• Accounts Branch: 
• 12th Std with 60% marks and B.Com/ BBA (Finance)/ BMS  (Finance)/ BBS (Finance)/ Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA./ B. Sc (Finance.)

• Education Branch: 
• 12th Std and Post-Graduation with 50% marks 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:
• 12th Std and B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics (60%) marks OR B.E/ B.Tech in (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 Etc) with 60% marks.

• NCC Special Entry:
  • minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 12th Std & Any Graduation/ B.E/ B.Tech & NCC'C Certificate.
• Flying:

Age Limit: (As on 01 January 2028)

• Flying Branch (AFCAT & NCC Entry):

  • 20 to 24 years (Born between 02 January 2004 and 01 January 2008, both dates inclusive).

  • Upper age limit relaxed up to 26 years for candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License (CPL) issued by DGCA (India) (Born between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008).

• Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) & GATE Score Entry:

  • 20 to 26 years (Born between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008, both dates inclusive).

Marital Status:

• Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.

• Marriage is strictly prohibited during the entire training period.

Application Fee

Mode of Payment: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

Salary, Stipend & Allowances

• Rank upon Commissioning: Flying Officer

• Pay Scale (Defence Pay Matrix Level 10): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500

• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month

• Training Stipend: Flight Cadets receive a fixed stipend of ₹56,100 per month during training at the Air Force Academy.

• Allowances & Perks: Flying Allowance, Transport Allowance, Technical Allowance, HRA/Furnished Accommodation, comprehensive medical cover, CSD canteen, LTC, and Group Insurance (₹1.25 Crore death-in-service cover).

Training Details

• Location: Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad.

• Commencement: First week of January 2028.

• Duration:

  • Flying & Ground Duty (Technical): 74 weeks

  • Ground Duty (Non-Technical): 50 weeks

• Mandatory Documents for Registration & Joining: Valid PAN Card, Nationalised Bank/SBI Account, and Aadhaar Card.

Notification PDF

Important Dates:

• Start Date: 12 November 2026 
• Last Date: 11 December 2026

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