AFCAT 1 2027 Notification Out: Apply now for 284 Officer Vacancies, Check Fees, Exam Pattern

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 1/2027 detailed notification for recruitment to commissioned officer posts in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. A total of 284 vacancies have been announced for courses commencing in January 2028.

The AFCAT 1 2027 application process begins on November 12, 2026, at 11 AM. Eligible candidates can submit their forms online until December 11, 2026, at 11:30 PM through the official AFCAT recruitment portal. The recruitment also includes NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry for eligible candidates.

Official Links for AFCAT 1 2027 Recruitment

Candidates can apply for the AFCAT 1 2027 by checking the given links as follows:

Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying, particularly the branch-wise educational qualifications, age requirements and medical standards.

AFCAT 1 2027 Important Dates

The Indian Air Force has announced the application and examination schedule for AFCAT 01/2027. Candidates should keep these dates in mind:

AFCAT 1 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be Indian citizens and meet the age and educational qualification requirements specified for their chosen branch.

AFCAT 1 2027 Age Limit

The age limit will be calculated as of January 1, 2028.

For the Flying Branch, candidates must be born between January 2, 2004, and January 1, 2008. Candidates applying for Ground Duty branches must be born between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2008.

Candidates must be unmarried when the course begins. Marriage is not permitted during the training period.

AFCAT 1 2027 Application Fee

Candidates applying through AFCAT Entry must pay an examination fee of INR 550 plus 18% GST. The fee is non-refundable.

The fee can be paid online through the available payment gateway. Candidates should retain the payment confirmation and submitted application form for future reference.

How to Apply for AFCAT 1 2027?

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in.
2. Select the AFCAT 01/2027 registration link.
3. Complete the sign-up process using your name, mobile number and email address.
4. Verify the mobile number and email ID through the OTPs.
5. Log in using the generated user ID and password.
6. Enter personal, communication and educational details.
7. Select the relevant entry and course preferences.
8. Upload the photograph, signature and thumb impression in the prescribed format.
9. Pay the applicable examination fee.
10. Review the application and submit it.
11. Download and save the completed application form.

Important: The notification states that candidates can edit their details only before final submission. Once the application is submitted, changes cannot be made through the same form.

AFCAT 1 2027 Exam Pattern

The AFCAT 1 2027 examination will be conducted online in English. It will consist of objective-type questions covering four major areas.

The examination will cover the following subjects:

• General Awareness
• Verbal Ability in English
• Numerical Ability and Reasoning
• Military Aptitude Test

The exam is scheduled for January 31, 2027. Candidates must report at 8 AM, and entry will not be permitted after the pre-examination verification process begins at 9 AM.

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