AFCAT 2026: AFCAT 2 registration opens for 379 vacancies
AFCAT 2 2026 registration began on May 21, 2026 , the Indian Air Force said. Candidates must apply on the official website afcat.cdac.in before the window closes on June 19, 2026 .
AFCAT 2026 key dates and fee
- Registration start: May 21, 2026
- Registration deadline: June 19, 2026
- Exam date: August 8, 2026
Application fee is Rs 550 plus GST . Payment and submission must be completed on the official portal within the registration window.
AFCAT 2026 exam pattern and centres
The written AFCAT paper carries 100 objective questions for a total of 300 marks . You will get 2 hours to complete the test. Each correct answer gives +3 marks and each wrong answer results in -1 mark .
The exam will be conducted at 104 centres nationwide . When filling the form, candidates can select up to five exam cities in order of preference.
Vacancies and immediate student impact
AFCAT 2 aims to fill 379 vacancies across the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches. The schedule and fee mean interested candidates need to act quickly—missing the June 19 deadline will forfeit the chance to sit the August 8 exam.
Who can apply
Only Indian citizens are eligible. Age limits differ by branch: Flying branch, 20–24 years ; Ground Duty branches, 20–26 years . Educational criteria include:
- Flying: a 3-year graduate degree with 60% , or BE/BTech with 60% , plus Maths and Physics at Class 12.
- Ground Duty (Technical): a 4-year engineering degree or equivalent (IEI Sections A & B or Aeronautical Society) with 60% .
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical): a 4-year engineering/technology degree or 60% in Physics and Maths where specified.
Where to apply
Submit the AFCAT 2 2026 application at afcat.cdac.in . Ensure your documents, fee payment and city preferences are finalised before June 19, 2026 .
This notification covers application dates, fee, exam pattern, centres and basic eligibility. Details on subsequent selection stages, medical standards, reservation or category-wise vacancies will be announced by the authorities separately.