AFCAT 01/2027 Notification Out - Apply Online from 12 November

The Indian Air Force has announced the online registration schedule for AFCAT 01/2027, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry. Candidates should note the application deadline and regularly check the official portal for examination and admit card updates.

The AFCAT 01/2027 recruitment covers Flying, Ground Duty Technical and Ground Duty Non-Technical branches, along with NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry. The short notification states that the vacancy numbers will be published in the detailed notification for induction cycle 01/2027. Important: Branch-wise vacancies are subject to change according to Indian Air Force requirements, training capacity and other applicable conditions. Candidates should refer to the detailed official notification for the confirmed vacancy breakdown.

Eligible candidates can apply for Short Service Commission in the Flying Branch through AFCAT Entry. NCC Special Entry is also available for the Flying Branch under the prescribed conditions. The Flying Branch age limit is 20 to 24 years as on 1 January 2028, with a relaxation up to 26 years for candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India). Ground Duty Technical entry provides Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission opportunities in the technical branches of the Indian Air Force. Candidates may apply through AFCAT or the GATE Score Entry route where eligible. The age limit is 20 to 26 years as on 1 January 2028. The Ground Duty Non-Technical category includes branches such as Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education and Meteorology. The short notice also lists Weapon Systems entry under Ground Duty Non-Technical. Candidates should

Candidates applying for AFCAT 01/2027 must satisfy the educational qualifications, physical standards and medical requirements prescribed for their selected entry and branch. The short notice directs candidates to the detailed AFCAT notification for the exact educational qualifications and selection requirements. Candidates should verify the applicable graduation subjects, engineering disciplines, minimum marks, NCC qualifications or GATE conditions before applying.

The age limit is calculated as on 1 January 2028 . The branch-wise requirements are as follows. The dates of birth shown above are inclusive. Candidates must also satisfy the applicable marital status and other eligibility conditions.

The Indian Air Force has announced the examination fee for AFCAT Entry. There is no examination fee for candidates registering through NCC Special Entry or GATE Score Entry. The AFCAT examination fee is non-refundable.

Candidates selected for training under AFCAT 01/2027 will receive a fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month during training. On commissioning, the pay for the rank of Flying Officer is as follows. Applicable allowances may include Flying Allowance, Technical Allowance, Transport Allowance and other benefits depending on the branch, posting and nature of duty.

Candidates applying for AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry must follow the selection procedure prescribed for the respective entry route. The detailed notification will provide the applicable selection requirements, including online examination, Air Force Selection Board assessment and medical standards. Candidates should follow only the official instructions for their selected entry.

Training for selected candidates is scheduled to commence in the first week of January 2028 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad.

The Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 01/2027 short notice for Flying and Ground Duty branches, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry. The notice provides registration dates, age limits, commission types, training duration, pay details and important instructions. Detailed educational qualifications, medical standards and branch-wise vacancies should be checked in the complete official notification. Official AFCAT Website: Click Here