AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 - Check AFCAT 1 Exam Complete Schedule

AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 - Check AFCAT 1 Exam Complete Schedule

Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 03 Nov 2025, 02:56 PM IST

AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 – The IAF will activate the AFCAT 1 application form 2026 on November 10, 2025, in online mode. Candidates can access the AFCAT 1 2026 application form link at afcat.cdac.in/ careerindianairforce.cdac.in. The last date to submit the AFCAT 1 application form is December 9, 2025. The Indian Air Force announces the AFCAT 1 exam dates 2026. All the important AFCAT 1 exam dates will be available on the official website.

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  1. AFCAT Exam Dates 2026
  2. AFCAT Exam Duration 2026
  3. AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 - Notification
  4. AFCAT 2026 Exam Dates - Application Form
  5. AFCAT 2 Exam Date 2026 - Admit Card
  6. AFCAT Result Date 2026
AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 - Check AFCAT 1 Exam Complete Schedule
AFCAT Exam Dates 2025

Applicants are recommended to go through the AFCAT 2025 exam dates carefully in order to not miss any important events. The important dates of the AFCAT exam include the registration start and end dates, admit card date and result date. For more information about the AFCAT exam dates 2025, candidates are encouraged to read the article below.

AFCAT Exam Dates 2026

Check all the AFCAT 2026 exam dates in the table given below. Candidates are encouraged to keep track of AFCAT exam dates so as not to miss any important events.

AFCAT 1 2026 Exam Dates

Events

Exam Dates (AFCAT 1/2026 cycle)

AFCAT 1 short noticeNovember 3, 2025

AFCAT Notification

November 9, 2025

Online Application begins

November 10, 2025

Last date for application submission

December 9, 2025

AFCAT application correction

To be announced

Admit Card release date

To be announced

AFCAT exam date

To be announced

AFCAT 1 Answer key Date

To be announced

AFCAT 1 2025 result date

To be announced

AFCAT cut-off marks

To be announced

Training for final results candidates

To be announced

AFCAT 2 2026 Exam Dates

Events

Exam Dates (AFCAT 2/2026 cycle)

AFCAT Short Notification

To be announced

Online Application begins

To be announced

Last date for application submission

To be announced

AFCAT application correction

To be announced

AFCAT 2 city intimation slip

To be announced

AFCAT Admit Card release date

To be announced

AFCAT exam dates

To be announced

AFCAT result date

To be announced

AFCAT cut off marks

To be announced

Training for final results candidates

To be announced

Quick Links: AFCAT Question Paper 2026

AFCAT Exam Duration 2026

Candidates can check the AFCAT shift timings and duration from the below table

AFCAT Timings 2026

Activity

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Candidate Reporting Time

Shift 1

Shift 2

Shift 1

Shift 2

Shift 1

Shift 2

0800Hr

1300Hr

0800Hr

1300Hr

0800Hr

1300Hr

Verification of Admit Card & ID Proof, Photography and Candidate Seating

0800Hr - 0945Hr

1300Hr - 1445Hr

0800Hr - 0945Hr

1300Hr - 1445Hr

0800Hr - 0945Hr

1300Hr - 1445Hr

Reading of Instructions by Candidates

0945Hr - 1000Hr

1445Hr - 1500Hr

0945Hr - 1000Hr

1445Hr - 1500Hr

0945Hr - 1000Hr

1445Hr - 1500Hr

AFCAT examination

1000Hr - 1200Hr

1500Hr - 1700Hr

1000Hr - 1200Hr

1500Hr - 1700Hr

1000Hr - 1200Hr

1500Hr - 1700Hr

AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 - Notification

IAF releases a detailed AFCAT 2026 notification on November 9, 2025, containing details like vacancies, eligibility criteria, application start and end date and application fee. The AFCAT notification 2026 has been released at afcat.cdac.in.

Quick Links: AFCAT Answer Key 2026

AFCAT 2026 Exam Dates - Application Form

The IAF activates the AFCAT application form 2026 link on November 10, 2025, on the official website. Applicants meeting the AFCAT eligibility criteria will be able to fill the application form online until December 9, 2025.

For successful submission of the AFCAT 2025 application form, candidates need to pay an application fee of Rs 550 + GST in online mode. The NCC special entry candidates are exempted from paying the AFCAT 2026 exam fee.

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AFCAT 2 Exam Date 2026 - Admit Card

The AFCAT admit card 2026 will be issued online to the candidates at afcat.cdac.in in online mode. The AFCAT 2026 admit card is released separately for the CBT and EKT exams. The AFCAT CBT admit card 2026 is issued only to candidates who successfully submit their application form. Candidates can download the AFCAT 2026 admit card using their login credentials. IAF also sends a copy of the AFCAT admit card to the applicant's registered email ID.

AFCAT Result Date 2026

The AFCAT 2026 result will be released by the Indian Air Force on the official website. The AFCAT selection process has three stages. The AFCAT result 2026 is declared separately for all the stages. Applicants clearing the AFCAT 2026 online test are given access to the AFSB interview 2026 date selection link on the IAF website. The final AFCAT 2026 merit list will be based on marks secured by candidates in the CBT and EKT online test and AFSB interview.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the mode of the AFCAT 2026 exam?
A:

The AFCAT 2026 CBT and EKT exam is conducted in online mode.

Q: When is the AFCAT 2026 notification date?
A:

AFCAT 1 notification releases on November 9, 2025, on the official website, afcat.cdac.in.

Q: What is the AFCAT 2025 online exam date?
A:

The AFCAT 2025 exam date is not yet announced.

Q: When will the AFCAT admit card be released?
A:

The AFCAT admit card date 2025 will be released on the official website.

Q: How can I apply for the AFCAT 2026?
A:

Aspirants can apply for the AFCAT exam 2026 in online mode only.

Q: When will the AFCAT result 2026 be announced?
A:

The AFCAT 2 result 2026 will be declared in online mode on the official website.

Q: Is AFCAT conducted 2 times in a year?
A:

Yes, the AFCAT exam is conducted twice a year.

Q: How many stages does the AFCAT exam have?
A:

The AFCAT exam has three stages. They as follows:

  • CBT and EKT 

  • AFSB Interview

  • Medical Test

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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 goes up to 26 years.

By 2029, you will be around 22–23 years old, so you’ll be perfectly eligible at that time. Since CDS requires a graduate degree, you can only start applying after 2029 once you finish graduation. From that year onwards, you’ll have around 2–3 years window where you can appear for CDS (IMA, INA, AFA) as well as AFCAT.

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 requires candidates to be between twenty to twenty four years of age as on first July twenty twenty six Similarly those with a commercial pilot licence can apply up to twenty six years old Ground duty branches allow candidates between twenty and twenty six years of age as on the same date Since your age is within these limits you meet the age eligibility requirement for AFCAT in all branches

Hello aspirant,

To choose applicants for admission to the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, the Indian Air Force administers the AFCAT exam.  Given the high volume of applications for the AFCAT exam, students must adhere to a solid study plan in order to pass.  The AFCAT curriculum is at the graduating level.  The math curriculum is at the high school level.  Candidates should read the syllabus carefully.

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The official question paper and answer key for AFCAT twenty twenty five will be released by the Indian Air Force after the exam is conducted Until then candidates can refer to previous year question papers and sample papers for preparation The AFCAT exam includes sections such as General Awareness Verbal Ability Numerical Ability Reasoning and Military Aptitude To prepare well aim to solve mock tests regularly and revise important topics from the syllabus Once the official answer key is available it will be provided through the official AFCAT website after login using your credentials


For a B.Tech in Civil Engineering (bachelor) candidate applying for AFCAT, the correct option is Graduate Option D .

Explanation:

AFCAT eligibility:

AFCAT requires a Bachelor's degree in any discipline (or B.Tech) from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks.

Engineering Graduates:

Engineers (B.Tech) are specifically mentioned as eligible under a graduate category, which is option D according to Quora.

Civil Engineering:

Since Civil Engineering is a B.Tech degree, it falls under the engineering graduate category, thus making option D the correct choice.

Option D:

Option D is specifically designed for engineering graduates. It allows you to mention your degree and specify your engineering discipline (Civil Engineering).