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    AFCAT 2 2026 Notification (Out)- Apply online till June 19

    AFCAT 2 2026 Notification (Out)- Apply online till June 19

    Pittala Bhanu PrasadUpdated on 20 May 2026, 11:18 AM IST

    The Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 2 notification 2026 on May 20, 2026, on the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in. The AFCAT application form 2026 link has been activated along with the release of the official notification. Candidates must go through the AFCAT 2026 notification PDF thoroughly before applying for the exam. The AFCAT 2 notification provides all the necessary details about the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, important dates, and vacancies, etc. The IAF has scheduled to conduct the AFCAT 2 exam 2026 on August 8, 2026.
    AFCAT 2 2026 Notification PDF: Click here

    This Story also Contains

    1. AFCAT 2 2026 Exam Overview
    2. AFCAT 2026 Application Form
    3. AFCAT 2 Exam Dates 2026
    AFCAT 2 2026 Notification (Out)- Apply online till June 19
    AFCAT 2 2026 Notification (Out)- Apply online till June 19

    The Indian Air Force conducts the AFCAT 2 exam to recruit the best candidates for the roles of Group ‘A’ Gazetted officers in Flying and Ground duty. Candidates can access the AFCAT 2 2026 apply online link from May 20, 2026, to June 19, 2026, on the official website. The following article provides further details about the notification and application process.

    AFCAT 2 2026 Exam Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Name

    Air Force Common Admission Test

    Conducting body

    Indian Air Force

    Short Name

    AFCAT exam

    Official website

    afcat.edcil.co.in

    Age limit

    • Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years

    • Ground Duty: 20 to 26 years

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Application Fee

    Rs. 550+ GST

    Selection Process

    • Online Written Examination

    • AFSB Interview

    • Medical Examination

    AFCAT 2026 Application Form

    The AFCAT 2 application form 2026 link will be active from May 20, 2026, to June 19, 2026, on the official website. Candidates can fill out their AFCAT 2 2026 application form online by using their login credentials. The steps below are to be followed to fill out the AFCAT 2 application form:

    Steps to fill out the AFCAT 2 2026 application form

    • Visit the official IAF website, afcat.edcil.co.in

    • Click on the ‘AFCAT 2026 application’ link

    • Register using Aadhar card and email ID

    • Log in using the credentials

    • Upload the scanned copies of relevant documents

    • Pay the application fee online

    • Submit the form and download the confirmation document

    AFCAT 2 Exam Dates 2026

    The conducting body releases the AFCAT 2 2026 exam dates through a notification on the official website. Aspirants can refer to the table below for important dates, exam dates, admit card dates, and result announcements.

    Events

    Dates

    AFCAT 2 Notification 2026

    May 20, 2026

    AFACT 2 Application Form 2026

    May 20, 2026

    Last date to fill out the application form

    June 19, 2026

    AFCAT 2 Exam Date 2026

    August 8, 2026

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many vacancies are announced for AFCAT 2 2026?
    A:

    A total of 142 vacancies are officially announced, including 35 for the Flying Branch, 104 for Ground Duty, and 3 for Meteorology. 

    Q: Is the AFCAT 2 form out?
    A:

    Yes, the AFCAT application form 2026 will be active from May 20, 2026, to June 19, 2026.

    Q: What is the AFCAT 2 notification date?
    A:

    The IAF has released the AFCAT 2 2026 notification on May 20, 2026. 

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    Questions related to AFCAT

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    Have a question related to AFCAT ?

    Yes, you will be eligible to appear for the AFCAT 2 2026 exam. However, you will only be eligible to appear for the Ground Duty and not the Flying Branch, as you are past the age limit for the flying branch requirements.

    For Flying Branch through AFCAT , B.Tech is not compulsory. You can apply with a BSc degree in Physics & Maths in 12th, or any graduation degree with a minimum of 60% marks.

    Hey! Since your date of birth is 07 Nov 2006 and you will complete graduation in 2029, here’s how many chances you’ll get for CDS (INA, IMA, AFA) and AFCAT:

    For CDS exams, the age limit is usually 19–24 years.

    For AFCAT, Flying Branch requires 20–24 years and Ground Duty

    If your date of birth is in October two thousand two and as of twenty fifth June two thousand twenty five you are about twenty two years and eight months old then you are within the age limit for AFCAT eligibility The eligibility criteria for the flying branch through AFCAT