At a Glance
- Post Name
- Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026
- Exam / Result Date
- 08 August 2026 (Saturday)
- Application Last Date
- 21 June 2026
- Application Start Date
- 20 May 2026
- Conducting Body
- Indian Air Force (IAF)
- Eligibility
- Graduation / B.E. / B.Tech
- Salary
- As per IAF Rules (Level 10)
Quick Summary
Indian Air Force has announced the release of the AFCAT 02/2026 admit cards on 05 August 2026 for the examination scheduled on 08 August 2026. Download your hall ticket using your login credentials.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) bi-annually to recruit dynamic and physically fit candidates for Class-I Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The primary portal for all AFCAT-related activities is afcat.cdac.in (or the currently managed EdCIL portal).
AFCAT 02/2026 Admit Card – Overview
The Indian Air Force has scheduled the AFCAT 02/2026 Examination for 08 August 2026 (Saturday). Candidates who successfully registered for the July 2027 batch can download their official e-Admit Cards starting 05 August 2026. Exam City Intimation details have already been sent to candidates via their registered Email IDs and Mobile Numbers.
| Conducting Authority | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 |
| Batch | July 2027 Course |
| Exam Date | 08 August 2026 (Saturday) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 05 August 2026 |
| Official Portal | afcat.cdac.in / afcat.edcil.co.in |
AFCAT 02/2026 – Important Timelines Recap
Below is a summary of the critical dates for the AFCAT 02/2026 recruitment cycle:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Started | 20 May 2026 |
| Application Last Date (Extended) | 21 June 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | Sent via Email/SMS |
| Admit Card Download Starts | 05 August 2026 |
| AFCAT 02/2026 Exam Date | 08 August 2026 |
Application Fee Recap
- AFCAT Entry: ₹ 550/- (For all candidates)
- NCC Special Entry / Meteorology: Exempted (₹ 0/-)
Vacancy Details (AFCAT 02/2026)
The total vacancies are distributed among various branches as follows:
| Entry Type | Branch | Male Vacancies | Female Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | Flying | 30 | 05 | 35 |
| AFCAT Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) PC | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| AE (M) PC | 08 | 02 | 10 | |
| AE (L) SSC | 107 | 25 | 132 | |
| AE (M) SSC | 52 | 13 | 65 | |
| AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Technical | Admin | 50 | 12 | 62 |
| LGS (Logistics) | 04 | 02 | 06 | |
| Accounts | 05 | 02 | 07 | |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical | Education | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch | 21 | 05 | 26 |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | ||
Note: Gate Score Entry vacancies are also available under Ground Duty Technical branches (Refer to the official notification for exact numbers). PC stands for Permanent Commission (Men only) and SSC stands for Short Service Commission (Men and Women).
How to Download AFCAT 02/2026 Admit Card
Follow these straightforward steps to download your e-Admit Card:
- Access the Portal: Click the direct "Download Admit Card" link below or visit afcat.cdac.in (or the alternative portal provided by IAF).
- Candidate Login: Navigate to the "Candidate Login" section and select "AFCAT 02/2026".
- Enter Credentials: Enter your registered Email ID and the system-generated Password.
- Captcha Verification: Input the security captcha text displayed on the screen and click "Login".
- Download Admit Card: Once logged into your dashboard, click on the "Download Admit Card" link.
- Print: Download the PDF file and print a clear color copy to carry to the exam center.
Required Credentials: Email ID & Password
AFCAT 02/2026 – Official Links
| Download Admit Card | Login Portal |
| Check Exam City Intimation | Check Registered Email ID and Mobile SMS |
| Download Detailed Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | afcat.edcil.co.in |
