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    AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 (Out)- AFCAT 1 Exam on January 31, 2026

    AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 (Out)- AFCAT 1 Exam on January 31, 2026

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 11 Mar 2026, 11:24 AM IST

    AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 – Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 1 2026 result on the official website, afcat.edcil.co.in. The AFCAT 1 answer key 2026 was released on February 1, 2026. The IAF also activated the AFCAT 1 answer key objection window from February 1 to 3, 2026. The IAF announced the AFCAT 1 2026 exam date. As per the AFCAT exam date, the exam was held on January 31, 2025

    This Story also Contains

    1. AFCAT Exam Dates 2026
    2. AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 - Notification
    3. AFCAT 2026 Exam Dates - Application Form
    4. AFCAT 1 Exam Date 2026 - Admit Card
    5. AFCAT Result Date 2026
    AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 (Out)- AFCAT 1 Exam on January 31, 2026
    AFCAT Exam Dates 2025

    The AFCAT 1 admit card 2026 was released on January 22, 2026, on the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in. The AFCAT 2026 application correction window was activated from December 23 to 24, 2025, on the official website. IAF provided the AFCAT 1 application form window from November 17 to December 19, 2025. The AFCAT 1 notification was released on November 10, 2025.

    Applicants are recommended to go through the AFCAT 2026 exam dates carefully in order to not to 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 2026, 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 10, 2025

    Online Application begins

    November 17, 2025

    Last date for AFCAT 1 apply link

    December 19, 2025 (Extended date)

    AFCAT application correction

    December 23 to 24, 2025

    Admit Card release date

    January 22, 2026

    AFCAT exam date

    January 31, 2026

    AFCAT 1 Answer Key Date

    February 1, 2026

    AFCAT 1 2026 result date

    March 11, 2026

    AFCAT cut-off marks

    To be announced

    Training for the 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 2026 result date

    To be announced

    AFCAT cut off marks

    To be announced

    Training for the final results candidates

    To be announced

    Quick Links: AFCAT Question Paper 2026

    AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 - Notification

    IAF released a detailed AFCAT 2026 notification on November 10, 2025, containing details like vacancies, eligibility criteria, application start and end dates, and application fee. The AFCAT notification 2026 was released at afcat.edcil.co.in.

    Quick Links: AFCAT Answer Key 2026

    AFCAT 2026 Exam Dates - Application Form

    The IAF activated the AFCAT 1 2026 application correction window from December 23 to 24, 2025, on the official website. Earlier, the AFCAT application form 2026 link was activated on November 17, 2025, on the official website. Applicants meeting the AFCAT eligibility criteria can fill out the application form online until December 19, 2025 (extended date).

    For the successful submission of the AFCAT 2026 application form, candidates need to pay an application fee of Rs 550 + 18% GST in online mode. The NCC special entry candidates are exempt from paying the AFCAT 2026 exam fee.

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    AFCAT Question/Sample papers
    Candidates can download AFCAT question papers along with answers from here.
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    AFCAT 1 Exam Date 2026 - Admit Card

    The AFCAT admit card 2026 has been issued on January 22, 2026, online at afcat.edcil.co.in in online mode. Candidates were able to access the AFCAT city intimation slip on January 15, 2026. 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 1 2026 result has been 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: Is AFCAT conducted 2 times in a year?
    A:

    Yes, the AFCAT exam is conducted twice a year.

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

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

    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

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

    The AFCAT 1 notification was released on November 10, 2025, on the official website, afcat.cdac.in.

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

    The AFCAT 2025 exam is being conducting today on January 31, 2026. 

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

    The AFCAT admit card date 2025 is on January 22, 2026. 

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

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

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

    The AFCAT 1 result 2026 has been declared in online mode  on March 11, 2026, on the official website 

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