Answer Key released on 01 February 2026. Result declared on 11 March 2026.
? Important Dates
| Online Apply Start Date | 17 November 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 19 December 2025 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19 December 2025 |
| Exam City Details | 09 January 2026 |
| Admit Card | 22 January 2026 |
| Exam Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 01 February 2026 ✅ |
| Result Declared | 11 March 2026 ✅ |
? Application Fee
| All Candidates (AFCAT Entry) | ₹ 550/- |
| NCC Special Entry | ₹ 0/- (Exempted) |
| Meteorology Entry | ₹ 0/- (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Online: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking |
? Age Limit (As on 01 January 2027)
| Minimum Age (All Entries) | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age — Flying Branch | 24 Years |
| Maximum Age — Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) | 26 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per Indian Air Force rules for specific categories |
? Vacancy Details — Branch & Entry-Wise
| Entry Type / Branch | Male Posts | Female Posts |
| AFCAT — Flying | 34 | 04 |
| AE (L) — Short Service Commission (SSC) | 100 | 23 |
| AE (M) — Short Service Commission (SSC) | 38 | 09 |
| AE (L) — Permanent Commission (PC) | 03 | 03 |
| AE (M) — Permanent Commission (PC) | 09 | 03 |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical: Admin/Logistics | 48 | 12 |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical: LGS | 09 | 02 |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical: Accounts | 08 | 02 |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical: Education | 02 | 02 |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical: WS Branch | 21 | 05 |
| Meteorology Entry | 01 | 02 |
| Total | 273 | 67 (≈ 340) |
? Eligibility Criteria — Branch-Wise
Flying Branch:
- Bachelor's Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, OR
- B.E. / B.Tech from a recognized university (any engineering discipline)
Ground Duty Technical — Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics):
- 10+2 with minimum 60% in Physics and Mathematics
- 4-year graduation/integrated PG in Engineering/Technology
Ground Duty Technical — Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical):
- 10+2 with minimum 60% in Physics and Mathematics
- 4-year degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aeronautical Engineering
Ground Duty Non-Technical — Administration & Logistics:
- Bachelor's Degree in any stream with minimum 60% marks
Accounts Branch:
- B.Com with minimum 60% marks
Education Branch:
- MBA / MCA / MA / M.Sc with minimum 50% marks
? Mode of Selection
- Written Examination (AFCAT Test — Objective Type: Verbal Ability, Spatial Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude)
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview — Psychological tests, GTO tasks, Personal Interview
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
⬇️ How to Download AFCAT 01/2026 Answer Key
1. Visit the official AFCAT candidate portal: afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/
2. Click on 'Download Answer Key' for the 01/2026 Batch.
3. You will be redirected to the candidate login page.
4. Enter your AFCAT Registration Number / Application Number.
5. Enter your Password / Date of Birth.
6. Click Submit — your Answer Key with your responses will appear on screen.
7. Check all answers carefully and calculate your expected score.
8. Download the answer key PDF and save it on your device.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is AFCAT?
A: AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is a national entrance exam conducted by the Indian Air Force for recruitment of Commissioned Officers in Flying, Technical, and Ground Duty branches.
Q: What is the AFCAT exam pattern?
A: The AFCAT test contains 100 questions (3 hours): Verbal Ability (30 Qs), Spatial Ability (15 Qs), Quantitative Aptitude (15 Qs), Reasoning & Military Aptitude (35 Qs). Each correct answer: +3 marks. Wrong answer: -1 mark.
Q: What happens after AFCAT written exam?
A: Candidates shortlisted based on written exam are called for AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) testing at various IAF Selection Boards. AFSB lasts 5 days.
Q: When was the AFCAT 01/2026 Answer Key released?
A: The answer key was released on 01 February 2026 — one day after the exam on 31 January 2026.
Q: What is the official website for AFCAT?
A: The official website is https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/
