Indian Air Force Recruitment 2025 –
The Indian Air Force has released the official notification for Indian Air Force Recruitment 2025 under AFCAT 01/2026. This recruitment is being conducted for the January 2027 Course, and eligible candidates can apply online from 17 November 2025 to 14 December 2025.
Through this recruitment, applications are invited for the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical), Meteorology Entry, and NCC Special Entry.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed notification available on the official website afcat.cdac.in before applying, to clearly understand the eligibility criteria, selection process, and other important guidelines.
Indian Air Force Important Dates:
| Important |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
17 November 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date |
14 December 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
09 December 2025 |
| Exam Date (AFCAT 01/2026) |
To be announced soon |
| Result Date |
Will be updated soon |
Indian Air Force Application Fees:
| Category |
Application Fee |
| All Candidates (AFCAT Entry) |
₹550/- |
| NCC Special Entry |
₹0/- |
| Meteorology Entry |
₹0/- |
| Payment Mode: |
Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / Wallet |
Age Limit:
| Entry Type |
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
| Flying Branch |
20 years |
24 years |
| Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) |
20 years |
26 years |
Educational Qualification:
| Entry Type |
Branch |
Education Qualification |
| AFCAT Entry |
Flying |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Mathematics at 12th level OR BE/B.Tech from any recognized University/Institution. |
| Ground Duty Technical |
Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) |
12th with Physics & Maths (50%) AND 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in relevant discipline OR Integrated PG Degree. |
| Ground Duty Technical |
Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) |
12th with Physics & Maths (50%) AND 4-year Degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent. |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical |
Administration & Logistics |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream with 60% Marks or equivalent. |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical |
Accounts |
B.Com / Commerce Graduate with 60% Marks or equivalent. |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical |
Education |
MBA / MCA / MA / M.Sc with 50% Marks from any recognized University/Institution. |
| NCC Special Entry |
Flying |
NCC Air Wing Senior Division “C” Certificate + other eligibility same as Flying Branch. |
| Meteorology Entry |
Meteorology |
Master’s Degree in Any Stream or equivalent from any recognized University/Institution. |
Total posts :
| Entry Type |
Post Code / Branch |
Male |
Female |
Total |
| AFCAT |
Flying |
34 |
04 |
38 |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) |
AE (L) Men – SSC |
100 |
23 |
123 |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) |
AE (M) Men – SSC |
38 |
09 |
47 |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) |
AE (L) – PC |
03 |
03 |
06 |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Technical) |
AE (M) – PC |
09 |
03 |
12 |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Non-Technical) |
Administration |
48 |
12 |
60 |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Non-Technical) |
LGS |
09 |
02 |
11 |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Non-Technical) |
Accounts |
08 |
02 |
10 |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Non-Technical) |
Education |
02 |
02 |
04 |
| AFCAT (Ground Duty Non-Technical) |
WS Branch |
21 |
05 |
26 |
| Meteorology |
Meteorology |
01 |
02 |
03 |
| NCC Special Entry |
Flying |
10% seats from CDSE & AFCAT vacancies (PC & SSC) |
|
|
| Stage |
Details |
| Written Exam |
Candidates have to appear for an online Computer Based Test (CBT) covering subjects like General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, and English. |
| AFSB |
Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the AFSB interview, which includes Psychological Tests, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview. |
| Document Verification |
Verification of all certificates and academic documents of the selected candidates. |
| Medical Examination |
Final stage involves a medical test to ensure candidates meet the physical standards of the Air Force. |
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