AFCAT
ManagementNational
Afcat 2026 (1)
Indian Air Force (Iaf)
Completed
22 Feb 2026
National Level
Management
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Overview
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted by the Indian Air Force for recruitment to the Flying Branch, Technical Branch, and Ground Duty (Administration and Logistics) Branch as commissioned officers.
Conducting Body
Indian Air Force (Iaf)
Category
Management
Level
National
Important Dates
Application Start
Tuesday, 02 December 2025
Date passed
Application End
Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Date passed
Exam Date
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Date passed
Eligibility Criteria
Indian citizen with graduation (60% for Flying Branch, 50% for Technical/Ground Duty) from a recognized university. Age: 20-24 years for Flying, 20-26 for Ground Duty/Technical. Specific subjects required for Technical branches.
Exam Pattern
Computer-Based Test. 100 questions in 2 hours. Sections: General Awareness (20), Verbal Ability in English (30), Numerical Ability (15), Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test (35). +3 for correct, −1 for wrong. Total: 300 marks. Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) for Technical Branch: Additional 50 questions in 45 minutes.
Syllabus
Detailed syllabus and subject-wise topics will be available once the official notification is released. Prepare with standard subjects and reference materials relevant to management entrance examinations.