AFCAT 02 2026 Online Form
Updated On : 21 May 2026 05:53 PM
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 20-05-2026
- Application Last Date: 19-06-2026
- Admit Card Date: 04-08-2026
- Online Exam Date: 08-08-2026
👤 Age Limitation
- Age as on : 01.07.2027
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years born between 02 July 2003 to 01 July 2007.
- Ground Duty: 20 to 26 years born between 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007
- (Both dates inclusive)
📋 Total Post
Total Vacancies
Examination Fee
Examination Fee: Rs. 550/- (not applicable for NCC special entry)
The examination fee can be paid using credit/ debit cards/ net banking through the payment gateway.
AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
BE/ B.Tech degree (Four years course) with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/ integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines as mentioned in the offical notification Page No. 3.
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}.
Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/ integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines as mentioned in the offical notification Page No. 5.
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Administration & Logistics. Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Accounts Branch. Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:-
B. Com Degree (Min three years course).
Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance).
Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA.
B.Sc. with specialization in Finance.
Education. Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60%marks in Graduation in any disciple.
Meteorology. Passed 10+2 and B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or four year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following streams as mentioned in the offical notification Page No. 7.
AFCAT 02 2026 Vacancy Details
| Entry | Branch | Vacancies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) | ||
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 30 | 5 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | AE(L) : 107 AE(M) : 52 [Men (PC) - AE(L) : 02 & AE(M) : 08] | AE(L) : 25 AE(M) : 13 [Women (PC) - AE(L) : 02 & AE(M) : 02] | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 21 Admin: 50 LGS: 04 Accts: 05 Edn: 01 Met: 01 | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch : 05 Admin : 12 LGS : 02 Accts : 02 Edn : 02 Met : 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | |
| Gate Score Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) | AE(L) : 12 AE(M) : 06 [Men (PC) - AE(L) : 01 & AE(M) : 01] | AE(L) : 03 AE(M) : 01 [Men (PC) - AE(L) : 01 & AE(M) : 01] |
