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    AFCAT 2 Notification 2026 (Out) - Online application form to be released at afcat.edcil.co.in

    AFCAT 2 Notification 2026 (Out) - Online application form to be released at afcat.edcil.co.in

    Sravani MadhikuntaUpdated on 12 May 2026, 03:43 PM IST

    The Indian Air Force will release the AFACT 2 2026 notification on May 20, 2026, on the official website. The exam authority will activate the AFCAT 2 application form 2026 from May 20 to June 19, 2026, at afcat.edcil.co.in All the aspirants must fill out the AFCAT 2026 application form in online mode only. Before filling out the application form, candidates must go through the AFCAT 2 eligibility criteria.

    This Story also Contains

    1. AFCAT 2 Short Notice 2026
    2. Overview of AFCAT 2 Notification 2026
    3. AFCAT 2 Exam Dates 2026
    4. AFCAT 2 Eligibility Criteria 2026
    AFCAT 2 Notification 2026 (Out) - Online application form to be released at afcat.edcil.co.in
    AFCAT 2 Notification 2026

    The IAF is responsible for conducting the AFCAT exam twice a year across the country to hire the eligible candidates for flying and ground duty. To secure a job in the Indian Air Force, candidates have to clear all the stages of the AFCAT recruitment process.

    AFCAT 2 Short Notice 2026

    AFCAT 2 Notification 2026, AFCAT 2 2026 Notification

    Overview of AFCAT 2 Notification 2026

    The exam conducting authority will be conducting the AFCAT 2026 exam in a computer-based examination (CBE). Candidates can refer to the table for more detailed information on the AFCAT exam.

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Name

    Air Force Common Admission Test

    Exam Short Name

    AFCAT

    Conducting body

    Indian Air Force

    Frequency of conduct

    Twice a year

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Exam mode

    Computer- based examination (CBE)

    Official website

    afcat.edcil.co.in

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    AFCAT 2 Exam Dates 2026

    The conducting body releases the AFCAT 2 2026 exam dates through a detailed 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

    To be announced

    AFCAT 2 Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The detailed AFCAT 2026 eligibility criteria will be given in the official notification. Candidates must make sure that they meet the AFCAT 2 eligibility at every stage of the recruitment process. If a candidate is found to not meet the AFCAT 2 2026 eligibility at any point, IAF will cancel their candidature. The AFCAT eligibility conditions is as follows -

    • Nationality - Candidate must be a citizen of India.

    • Age - Flying branch - 20 to 24 years as on January 1, 2026.

    Ground Duty - 20 to 26 years as on January 1, 2026.

    • Educational qualifications

    AFCAT Question/Sample papers
    Candidates can download AFCAT question papers along with answers from here.
    Free Download

    Flying branch - Candidate must have passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level (and) Graduation with minimum 3 years (or) Btech from a recognized university with 60 % marks.

    Ground Duty - Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of 4 years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation in Engineering from a recognized University.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who is eligible for AFCAT 2 2026?
    A:

    Those who meet the age limit and have a graduation degree with at least 60 % marks.

    Q: Is the AFCAT 2 form out?
    A:

    The AFCAT application form 2026 will be active on May 20, 2026

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

    IAF will soon be releasing the detailed AFCAT 2026 notification. 

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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