AFCAT 1 2027 Notification Released: Apply from 12 November
Quick summary
The IAF has released the AFCAT 01/2027 short notice for Flying and Ground Duty branches. Registration runs from 12 November to 11 December 2026 on afcat.edcil.co.in, with courses starting in January 2028.
The Indian Air Force has issued the short notice for AFCAT 01/2027, opening the next round of officer recruitment for the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Selected candidates will join courses beginning in January 2028 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad.
Online registration opens on 12 November 2026 at 11:00 AM and closes on 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM on the official portal, afcat.edcil.co.in. The full detailed notification, with branch-wise vacancies and complete eligibility rules, is due on the same day registration opens.
Both men and women can apply, and the cycle offers both Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC), depending on the branch and entry.
AFCAT 1 2027: Key Dates at a Glance
The exam date has not been announced yet. It is expected in the detailed notification.
Three Ways to Apply: AFCAT, NCC and GATE Entries
This cycle includes three separate entry routes, and each has its own registration tab on the portal:
AFCAT Entry: for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, through the online AFCAT exam
NCC Special Entry: for Flying Branch, for candidates holding the NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate
GATE Score Entry: for Ground Duty (Technical) branches, based on GATE scores
Candidates must pick the correct tab when registering, since the requirements differ by entry.
AFCAT 1 2027 Vacancies
The IAF has not yet published the number of posts. Branch-wise vacancies, including the split by gender and commission type, will appear in the detailed notification on 12 November 2026.
Application Fee
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2028)
Educational Qualification (Summary)
Flying Branch: Class 12 with Physics and Maths, plus a graduation degree in any subject (minimum 3 years) or a BE/B.Tech
Ground Duty (Technical): Class 12 with Physics and Maths, plus a 4-year engineering degree in a relevant discipline (Aeronautical Engineering Electronics or Mechanical streams)
Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
Weapon Systems: Class 12 with Physics and Maths, plus graduation or BE/B.Tech
Administration and Logistics: Graduation in any discipline
Accounts: B.Com, or BBA/BMS/BBS/B.Sc in Finance; CA, CMA, CS or CFA also eligible
Education: Postgraduate degree in any discipline
Meteorology: B.Sc with Physics and Maths, or a relevant engineering degree
Minimum percentage requirements and the full list of eligible engineering disciplines will be confirmed in the detailed notification.
Marital Status
Candidates must be unmarried when the course begins. Marriage is not allowed during training; a trainee who marries will be discharged and must repay the training costs.
Selection Process
Online exam: for AFCAT Entry candidates (plus EKT for Ground Duty Technical)
AFSB interview: at an Air Force Selection Board
Medical examination: as per IAF standards
Final merit list: based on performance and vacancies
AFCAT Exam Pattern
Training and Salary
Training takes place at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal. As per the short notice, Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) training runs for 74 weeks, and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) for 50 weeks.
During training, Flight Cadets receive a fixed stipend of ₹56,100 per month. After commissioning as a Flying Officer, pay falls under Level 10 (₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500), plus Military Service Pay of ₹15,500 per month and other allowances.
How to Apply for AFCAT 1 2027
Visit afcat.edcil.co.in from 12 November 2026.
Choose your entry: AFCAT, NCC Special Entry or GATE Score Entry.
Register with your personal details, email and mobile number.
Fill in your educational details and branch preferences.
Upload your photograph, signature and other required documents.
Pay the fee (AFCAT Entry only).
Review the form carefully and submit.
Save or print the confirmation page.
Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification on 12 November before applying, and not to wait until the last week, when the portal tends to slow down.
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