The Indian Air Force has opened registration for AFCAT 1 for the year twenty twenty-six. Candidates can apply starting November seventeen, twenty twenty-five. The last date to submit applications is December fourteen, twenty twenty-five. The exam is scheduled to be held on January thirty-one, twenty twenty-six.
Eligibility Criteria and Fee Details for AFCAT 1 2026
Before filling the form, candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and pay the required fee.
- The application fee for AFCAT 1 is ₹ 550 plus GST.
- Applicants must keep their Class ten and twelve certificates, a valid email ID and mobile number, and Aadhaar details ready.
- Age limit and academic qualifications vary by branch:
- For the Flying Branch, age limit is 20 to 24 years.
- For Ground Duty (both technical and non-technical), age limit is 20 to 26 years.
- For Flying Branch, applicants need a graduation of minimum three years in any discipline with at least sixty percent marks and must have studied Physics and Mathematics at 12th. For Ground Duty technical, a four-year engineering degree is required with sixty percent marks.
Exam Pattern & Important Application Details
Applicants should also familiarise themselves with the exam format and application logistics.
- The paper consists of four sections: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test.
- The test will contain 100 questions totalling 300 marks. A correct answer fetches 3 marks and a wrong answer incurs a penalty of 1 mark.
- Candidates can select up to five exam cities in order of preference from among 104 centrs.
How to Apply for AFCAT 1 2026?
Here is a simple step-by-step process for applying:
- Go to the official AFCAT registration portal.
- Complete the registration by entering personal, academic and contact details.
- Fill the detailed application form including branch choice, exam centre preference and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee before the deadline.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation for future reference.
Applicants are advised to avoid last-minute submission and verify all entries carefully because corrections may not be permitted.
Why This Cycle is Important?
This registration window marks the first major selection process for officer-entry into the Indian Air Force for twenty twenty-six. With the exam date fixed and registration open, candidates now have a clear timeline to prepare. The inclusion of multiple branches and extended exam centre choices increases accessibility and encourages wider participation across India. Follow KollegeApply for the latest updates on College Admissions, Courses, Exam Dates, Results, Scholarships, Career Guidance, Education News, and Policy Changes — everything needed to stay ahead in the education journey
