Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment – 284 Commissioned Officer Posts

Indian Air Force AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment – Apply Online for 284 Officer Posts

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the notification for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2027. Applications are invited from eligible male and female Indian citizens for Commissioned Officer positions in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The recruitment also includes NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry for courses commencing in January 2028.

Recruitment Details

• Organization: Indian Air Force (IAF)
• Examination Name: AFCAT 01/2027
• Post Name: Commissioned Officer
• Total Vacancies: 284
• Recruitment Type: Permanent Commission (PC) / Short Service Commission (SSC), as applicable
• Course Commencement: January 2028
• Application Mode: Online

Vacancy Details

• Flying Branch (AFCAT Entry): 36 Posts
• Ground Duty (Technical): 124 Posts
• Ground Duty (Non-Technical): 108 Posts
• Ground Duty (Technical – GATE Score Entry): 16 Posts
• NCC Special Entry (Flying): As per the prescribed 10% seat allocation.

Educational Qualification

1. AFCAT Entry – Flying Branch

• Minimum 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
• Graduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks OR BE/B.Tech with at least 60% marks.

2. Ground Duty (Technical Branch)

• Minimum 50% marks in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.
• BE/B.Tech degree with at least 60% marks in the relevant engineering discipline.

3. Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branch)

• Graduation in the relevant discipline with at least 60% marks.
• Eligible qualifications include B.Com, BBA, BMS, BBS, CA, CMA, CS, CFA and B.Sc. Finance, subject to branch-specific requirements.

4. NCC Special Entry – Flying Branch

• NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' Certificate.
• Other Flying Branch eligibility conditions must also be fulfilled.

5. GATE Score Entry – Ground Duty (Technical)

• Relevant BE/B.Tech qualification.
• Valid GATE score as prescribed in the official notification.

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as of 01 January 2028.

• Flying Branch: 20 to 24 Years.
• Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20 to 26 Years.

Application Fee

• AFCAT Entry: ₹550/- + GST
• NCC Special Entry: No Fee
• GATE Score Entry: No Fee

Selection Process

• AFCAT Online Written Examination, wherever applicable.
• Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing.
• Medical Examination.
• Final Merit List.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: November 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 12 November 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 11 December 2026
• AFCAT Examination Date: 31 January 2027
• Course Commencement: January 2028

Job Location

Across India.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official AFCAT application website.
2. Read the AFCAT 01/2027 notification carefully.
3. Complete the registration process using your details.
4. Fill in the application form and select the appropriate entry and branch.
5. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
6. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
7. Review all details and submit the application form.
8. Download and save the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Links

• Apply Online – AFCAT Official Portal
• Official Notification – Indian Air Force
• Indian Air Force Official Website

Important Note

Candidates should carefully read the official notification to understand branch-wise educational qualifications, age requirements, medical standards and selection conditions before applying.