AFCAT 2 Notification 2026 (Out) - Online application form to be released at afcat.edcil.co.in
The Indian Air Force has released the AFACT 2 2026 notification on May 20, 2026, on the official website. The exam authority activated the AFCAT 2 application form 2026 from May 20, 2026, at afcat.edcil.co.in. The last date to fill out the AFCAT 2 application form is June 19, 2026. All the aspirants must fill out the AFCAT 2026 application form in online mode only.
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- AFCAT 2 Short Notice 2026
- Overview of AFCAT 2 Notification 2026
- AFCAT 2 Exam Dates 2026
- AFCAT 2 Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before filling out the application form, candidates must go through the AFCAT 2 eligibility criteria. 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
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 | August 8, 2026 |
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
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)
Those who meet the age limit and have a graduation degree with at least 60 % marks.
The AFCAT application form 2026 is active on May 20, 2026
IAF has released the detailed AFCAT 2026 notification on May 20, 2026.
Questions related to AFCAT
On Question asked by student community
Hello Student, for the AFCAT Flying Branch, Mathematics at the 10+2 level is an important eligibility requirement along with Physics. If you completed Class 12 with PCB and are considering Mathematics through NIOS to meet the requirement, you need to verify whether your particular NIOS qualification satisfies the IAF's eligibility
Dear Student,
For the AFCAT question paper, please refer to the link provided below:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/afcat-question-papers
If you have any other queries, do let us know.
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.
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You can refer to the article mentioned below regarding the career options after a Bachelor of Computer Applications
Career opportunities after BCA
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.