The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2025 announcement has been issued to recruit 340 officers for the Indian Air Force (IAF) across the Flying, Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical), and NCC Special Entry branches. Applications commence on 17 November 2025 and conclude on 14 December 2025, with the examination scheduled for 31 January 2026.
Qualified and interested candidates may submit their applications online via the official IAF website. This article provides details regarding eligibility, age limits, pay structure, selection process, application procedures, and links to the official notification and online form.
IAF AFC Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Recruitment Name | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Officers – Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) |
| No. of Posts | 340 |
| Pay Matrix | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Qualification | Any Graduate, B.Tech/B.E, Any Post Graduate |
| Age Limit | 20 to 26 years |
| Start Date for Online Application | 17-11-2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 14-12-2025 |
| Official Website | https://afcat.edcil.co.in |
IAF AFC Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Men (PC) | Women (PC) | Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Entry | Flying | 221/27F/SSC/M&W | — | — | 34 | 04 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 220/27T/PC/110AEC/M&W 220/27T/SSC/110AEC/M&W |
AE(L): 03 AE(M): 09 |
AE(L): 03 AE(M): 03 |
AE(L): 100 AE(M): 38 |
AE(L): 23 AE(M): 09 |
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Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Men (SSC) — Weapon Systems (WS): 21 | Admin: 48 | Lgs: 09 | Accts: 08 | Edn: 02 | Met: 01 Women (SSC) — WS: 05 | Admin: 12 | Lgs: 02 | Accts: 02 | Edn: 02 | Met: 02 |
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| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 221/27F/PC/M & 221/27F/SSC/M&W | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | |||
Eligibility Criteria
- Flying Branch: Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or BE/B.Tech degree.
- Ground Duty (Technical): B.E./B.Tech in specified engineering disciplines.
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fields like Administration, Accounting, Logistics, or Education.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2027)
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years (Born between 02 Jan 2003 and 01 Jan 2007). CPL holders up to 26 years.
- Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years (Born between 02 Jan 2001 and 01 Jan 2007).
Salary
- Flying Officer: Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 (Level 10).
- Training Stipend: Rs. 56,100/- per month during one-year training.
- Additional allowances as per branch and posting: Flying, Technical, Transport, Risk & Hardship, etc.
Application Fee
AFC Entry Examination Fee: Rs. 550/- plus GST (non-refundable)
Important Dates
- Start of Online Applications: 17 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 14 December 2025
- Date of Online AFC Examination: 31 January 2026
Selection Procedure
AFSB Testing
Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test. Qualifying candidates proceed to the next stage.
Stage II: Psychological Test, Group Tests, and Interviews. For Flying Branch, the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) will be conducted. Candidates who have previously failed CPSS/PABT are ineligible.
Merit List
Candidates must qualify both written and AFSB tests. Merit is determined based on combined scores. Final selection depends on medical fitness, preferences, and availability of vacancies.
Application Process
Candidates must apply online at https://afcat.edcil.co.in. Aadhaar is mandatory for registration.
Steps to Apply
- Step I: Register personal and contact information. Receive User ID and Password via email/SMS.
- Step II: Fill out personal, communication, qualification, and declaration sections. Upload photo and signature, and pay the application fee online.
Important Notes
- Ensure all details are accurate before submission; no edits allowed post final submission.
- Multiple applications using the same Aadhaar will result in only the latest one being considered.
- Fees for duplicate applications are non-refundable.
- Refer to detailed instructions and advertisement on afcat.edcil.co.in.
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