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| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Indian Air Force (IAF) / CDAC |
| Exam Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 1) 2026 |
| Branches Offered | Flying, Ground Duty Technical (AE), Ground Duty Non-Technical |
| Selection Process | AFCAT CBT тЖТ AFSB Interview тЖТ Medical тЖТ Training |
| Official Portal | afcat.cdac.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | December 1, 2025 |
| Application Start | December 1, 2025 |
| Application Last Date | December 30, 2025 |
| AFCAT Admit Card | February 2026 |
| AFCAT Written Exam | February 16тАУ18, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | March 2026 |
| AFSB Interview Dates | AprilтАУJuly 2026 |
Key Rule: Physics and Mathematics must have been studied at Class 10+2 (intermediate) level тАФ regardless of graduation stream (minimum 60% marks in graduation required).
| Branch | Minimum Qualification | Percentage | Board Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying | Graduation in any discipline | 60% | Physics + Maths at 12th level |
| AE(L/M) Technical | B.E./B.Tech (relevant streams) | 60% | Physics + Maths at 12th level |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical | Graduation in any discipline | 60% | Physics + Maths at 12th level |
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Verbal Ability in English | 25 | 75 |
| Numerical Ability | 18 | 54 |
| Reasoning & Military Aptitude | 32 | 96 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Level 10) | тВ╣56,100 |
| Military Service Pay (MSP) | тВ╣15,500 |
| DA (55%) | ~тВ╣12,210 |
| HRA (Metro) | ~тВ╣9,247 |
| Transport Allowance | ~тВ╣7,200 |
| Flying Allowance (Pilots) | тВ╣25,000 |
| Total In-Hand (Pilots) | ~тВ╣1,25,000тАУтВ╣1,40,000/month |
| Total In-Hand (Ground Duty) | ~тВ╣1,00,000тАУтВ╣1,10,000/month |
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|---|---|---|---|
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