AFCAT One 2026: Indian Air Force begins registration at afcat.edcil.co.in; apply till Dec 14

AFCAT One Registration 2026: Candidates can submit applications on the official portal afcat.edcil.co.in until December 14. The AFCAT 1 exam will be conducted on January 31, 2026, with admit cards available for download from January 22.

The AFCAT 1 2026 recruitment aims to induct officers for the January 2027 course. (Representative image)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has opened registrations for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 1) 2026 starting today, November 17. Candidates can submit applications on the official portal afcat.edcil.co.in until December 14. The AFCAT 1 exam will be conducted on January 31, 2026, with admit cards available for download from January 22. The AFCAT 1 2026 recruitment aims to induct officers for the January 2027 course. For more information on AFCAT, aspirants can visit education.indianexpress.com

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AFCAT One 2026: Eligibility

Applicants must keep their Class 10 and 12 certificates, a valid email ID, phone number, and Aadhaar details ready before applying. The candidates must be Indian citizens.

Age Limit

–Flying Branch: 20–24 years

–Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20–26 years

Educational Qualification

Ground Duty (Non-Technical):

–Minimum 60 per cent marks in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level

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–Minimum 4-year graduation / integrated post-graduation degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognised university

Flying Branch

Graduation (minimum 3 years) in any discipline with 60% marks

–Must have studied Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level

–BE/B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60 per cent marks from a recognised university

Technical Branch

–4-year degree qualification in Engineering/Technology

–OR cleared Sections A & B of the Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) / Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks

AFCAT One 2026: Application fees

The application fee is Rs 550 plus GST. Candidates can select up to five preferred cities from a list of 104 exam centres.

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AFCAT One 2026: How to apply

Candidates can follow the given instructions to apply for AFCAT-1 2026 on the official website:

Step 1: Visit the official website at afcat.cdac.in.

Step 2: Click on the “AFCAT 1 2026” registration link on the homepage.

Step 3: Complete the registration process and create a login ID.

Step 4: Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and communication details.

Step 5: Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.

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Step 6: Pay the prescribed application fee and submit the form.

Step 7: Download and save a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

AFCAT One 2026: Exam pattern

The selection process for AFCAT 1 2026 will comprise three stages: an online written examination, followed by the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview, and a medical examination. Successful candidates will be shortlisted for final training at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad.

As per the exam pattern, the paper includes four sections—General Awareness, Verbal Ability (English), Numerical Ability, and Reasoning—along with a Military Aptitude Test. The test comprises 100 questions worth 300 marks, to be completed in two hours. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, while 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.