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The available AFCAT 01/2027 short advertisement provides the application schedule for Commissioned Officer opportunities in the Indian Air Force. It covers the Flying and Ground Duty branches through AFCAT Entry, along with NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry. The courses are scheduled to commence in January 2028. Important: This summary is based on an available scanned short advertisement. Candidates should confirm the information, branch-wise vacancies and complete eligibility conditions through the official detailed notification before applying. |
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AFCAT 01/2027 Overview |
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| Recruitment Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Examination Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2027 |
| Post Name | Commissioned Officer |
| Branches | Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) |
| Entry Schemes | AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the available short advertisement. Refer to the detailed notification for branch-wise vacancies. |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Type of Commission | Permanent Commission (PC) / Short Service Commission (SSC), depending on the branch and entry scheme |
| Course Commencement | January 2028 |
| Official Application Portal | afcat.edcil.co.in |
Important Dates |
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| Online Registration Starts | 12 November 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM |
| Examination Date | Not announced in the available short advertisement |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified through the official portal |
| Training Commencement | First week of January 2028, according to the advertisement |
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Note: Registration is scheduled to begin on 12 November 2026. Candidates should apply when the relevant AFCAT 01/2027 registration option becomes available on the official portal. |
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Application Fee |
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| AFCAT Entry | ₹550/- plus GST; non-refundable examination fee |
| NCC Special Entry | No examination fee |
| GATE Score Entry | No examination fee |
| Payment Instructions | Check the detailed notification and application portal for the prescribed payment procedure. |
Age Limit (01/01/2028) |
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| Flying Branch | 20 to 24 years. Candidates must be born between 02 January 2004 and 01 January 2008, both dates inclusive. |
| Flying Branch — Eligible CPL Holders | The upper age limit is relaxable to 26 years for eligible candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India). The stated birth-date range is 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2008, both dates inclusive. |
| Ground Duty — Technical and Non-Technical | 20 to 26 years. Candidates must be born between 02 January 2002 and 01 January 2008, both dates inclusive. |
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Age is calculated as on 01 January 2028. Candidates must check all conditions applicable to their selected branch and entry scheme. |
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Entry and Branch Details |
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| AFCAT Entry — Flying | Short Service Commission in the Flying Branch, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions |
| AFCAT Entry — Ground Duty Technical | PC / SSC opportunities in the Technical Branch, as specified in the detailed notification |
| AFCAT Entry — Ground Duty Non-Technical | Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology and Weapon Systems opportunities, with branch-specific eligibility and commission conditions |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying Branch entry, subject to the applicable NCC and other eligibility requirements |
| GATE Score Entry | Ground Duty Technical entry. Check the detailed notification for accepted GATE scores, validity and other conditions. |
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The short advertisement mentions NCC Special Entry allocations of 10% of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. These percentages do not establish the total number of vacancies. |
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Pay and Training |
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| Rank on Commissioning | Flying Officer |
| Pay Scale | Level 10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Military Service Pay | ₹15,500, subject to applicable rules |
| Training Stipend | ₹56,100 per month for Flight Cadets |
| Flying / Ground Duty Technical Training | 74 weeks, according to the advertisement |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical Training | 50 weeks, according to the advertisement |
| Training Commencement Location | Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad, with training at the relevant Air Force Training Establishments as applicable |
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Allowances after commissioning depend on the branch, nature of duty, posting and applicable rules. The pay scale should not be treated as a guaranteed take-home salary. |
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Selection Process |
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How to Apply |
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Important: The available advertisement states that submitted application information will be treated as final and subsequent amendments will not be allowed. Check your date of birth and entry selection carefully before submission. |
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Important Links |
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| Application Portal — Registration Scheduled from 12 November 2026 | Click Here |
| Detailed Notification / Official Updates | Check Official Portal |
| Available Short Advertisement — Third-Party Hosted Scan | View Scan |
| Indian Air Force Career Website | Click Here |
AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment: Apply 12 Nov–11 Dec 2026
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