Indian Air Force — Ministry of Defence
| Last Date to Apply | 19 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Fee Payment Deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Post Name | Commissioned Officer (Flying & Ground Duty) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 300 |
| Qualification | Any Graduate, B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com |
| Age Limit | 20 to 26 years |
| Salary | Level 10 (Pay Matrix ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) |
| Application Fee | ₹550 + GST |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, AFSB Interview, Medical Examination, Final Merit List |
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) twice a year to recruit Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers for its Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. The selection process for 2026 is designed to identify candidates with high intellectual ability, leadership potential (Officer Like Qualities), and medical fitness.
To join the prestigious Indian Air Force Academy, candidates must successfully navigate through four distinct stages:
The first hurdle is the online computer-based test. Candidates for the Technical branch must also clear the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).
| Subject Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Verbal Ability in English | 25 | 75 |
| Numerical Ability | 20 | 60 |
| Reasoning & Military Aptitude | 30 | 90 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
Note: There is a negative marking of -1 for every incorrect answer. The duration of the exam is 2 hours.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to AFSB centers (Dehradun, Gandhinagar, Mysuru, or Varanasi). The interview is conducted in two phases:
Candidates who fail Phase 1 are sent back on the same day.
Recommended candidates undergo a thorough medical check-up at AFCME (New Delhi) or IAM (Bengaluru). Key physical standards include:
Before applying, aspirants must ensure they meet the following age and education requirements:
Securing a government position under Indian Air Force requires a disciplined and strategic approach. Candidates with Any Graduate, B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com qualifications should focus on the following:
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