AFCAT 2 2026 Application Form Closing Tomorrow for 379 Posts, Check Eligibility Criteria and Direct Apply Link
The Indian Air Force will close the AFCAT 2 2026 application process on June 19, for 379 vacancies across various branches. Eligible candidates can apply through the official portal before 11:30 PM. The AFCAT 2 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on August 8, 2026.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will close the online application process for AFCAT 2 2026 on June 19 2026. Candidates who want to join the Flying Branch/Ground Duty (Technical and Non Technical) branches/NCC Special Entry/Gate Score Entry as commissioned officers must complete their registration before the deadline through the official AFCAT portal. Through AFCAT 02/2026 the Air Force will fill around 379 vacancies across various branches.
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last moment and should complete the application process as soon as possible to avoid any technical issues. The AFCAT 2 2026 examination will be conducted on August 8 2026.
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AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
Candidates can submit their applications online through the official AFCAT website at afcat.edcil.co.in. The registration process was started on May 20, 2026, and will remain open till 11:30 PM on June 19, 2026. Candidates are required to register themselves, fill in the personal and educational details, upload documents and pay the prescribed application fee to complete the process. For candidates' convenience, we have given the apply link and notification PDF here.
| AFCAT 2 2026 Notification PDF | |
| AFCAT 2 2026 Direct Apply Link |
AFCAT 02/2026 Vacancies Breakdown
Through AFCAT 2 2026, Indian Airforce will have 379 vacancies across different branches such as Flying, Technical, Non Technical and NCC Special Entry. Check the detailed vacancy across the branches given below.
| Type of Entry | Branch | Men | Women |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying Branch | 30 | 5 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 169 | 42 | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 82 | 25 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying Branch | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | |
| GATE Score Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) | 20 | 6 |
AFCAT 2 2026 Key Highlights
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is a national-level exam conducted by the Indian Air Force twice a year to recruit officers for Grade A vacancies. Check the table below for overall highlights related to this recruitment.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Indian Airforce |
| Exam Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 |
| Branches | Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Non-Technical), NCC Special Entry |
| No of Vacancies | 379 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | May 20, 2026 to June 19, 2026 (11:30 PM) |
| Application Fees | ₹550 + GST (AFCAT Entry); No fee for NCC Special Entry |
| Selection Process |
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| Official Website | afcat.edcil.co.in |
AFCAT 2 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who want to apply for AFCAT 2 2026 must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications and age limit as defined by IAF. Check the eligibility criteria below.
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Educational Qualification—Candidates interested in applying must have graduated in a relevant discipline. Qualification differs as per the branches you are applying for.
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Age Limit—Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years
AFCAT Recruitment 2026: What’s Next After Registration Ends?
After the registration process concludes the Indian Air Force is expected to release the AFCAT 2 2026 admit cards in August 2026. The online examination will be conducted on August 8 2026. Candidates qualifying in the written examination will be called for the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview followed by a medical examination and final merit list preparation. Successful candidates will join the training course beginning in July 2027.
Deepanshu Upadhayaya is an education journalist with expertise in covering recruitment examinations, government job notifications, and UPSC success stories. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading media organizations such as Times Network Digital and is currently associated with Jagran New Media, where he covers competitive examinations, recruitment drives, admit cards, results, and exam preparation-related content. A graduate of Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi, Deepanshu brings a strong understanding of the education sector, through his accurate, timely, and reader-friendly approach. He also holds Master's degrees in Economics and Mass Communication. Apart from covering education news, Deepanshu enjoys singing, playing cricket, and reading books. He can be reached at deepanshu.upadhayaya@jagrannewmedia.com.
