Answer key released
8 August 2026
as announced
AFCAT 02/2026 Answer Key
Indian Air Force (Bhartiya Vayu Sena) has released the Answer Key for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026. The exam was conducted on 08 August 2026 for 142 vacancies.
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- Total posts
- 142Indian Air Force (Bhartiya Vayu Sena)
- Qualification
- Graduaterecognized board/univ
- Age limit
- 20 Years – 26 Years yearsrelaxation by category
- Pay level / Salary
- Check noticeplus allowances
Important dates
Key timeline milestones announced by Indian Air Force (Bhartiya Vayu Sena).
- Application opened
20 May 2026
- Exam date / Hall ticket release
8 August 2026
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee
2026-06-21
- Exam City Details
2026-07-29
- Admit Card
2026-08-05
- Answer Key Release Date
2026-08-11
- Result Declare Date
Will Be Updated Here Soon
Vacancy breakdown
Post-wise and department-wise vacancy details specified in the official advertisement.
| Post name | Department | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Flying | Flying Branch | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level / B.E / B.Tech Course | 35 |
| AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical Admin | Administration | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with at Least Minimum 60% Marks | 62 |
| AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical LGS | Logistics | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with at Least Minimum 60% Marks | 6 |
| AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical Accounts | Accounts | Bachelor Degree in Commerce B.Com with at Least Minimum 60% Marks | 7 |
| GD Non Technical Education | Education | As per rules | 3 |
| GD Non Technical WS Branch | Weapon System Branch | As per rules | 26 |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | As per notification | 3 |
| NCC Special Entry Flying | Flying Branch | NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate and Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
| Total Vacancies | 142 | ||
Eligibility & Age limit
Educational qualification
- Graduate (Any Stream / Engineering)
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level / B.E / B.Tech Course for Flying Branch
- Graduate / Integrated PG (Engineering / Technology) — Min 60%%
Aeronautical Engineering Electronics / Mechanical
- Graduate (Any Stream) — Min 60%%
For Administration and Logistics
- Graduate (Commerce (B.Com)) — Min 60%%
For Accounts Branch
- Graduate
NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate for NCC Special Entry Flying
- Graduate (Engineering / Technology)
Qualified GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) examination for GATE Score Entry
Age limit & relaxation
Age as on cutoff date: 20 Years – 26 Years years
- NCC Special Entry: As per regulations years relaxation
Application fee
Payable online via Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card, or SBI Challan where applicable.
| Candidate Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| All Category Candidates | ₹550 |
Note: +18% GST. Payment Mode (Online): Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Selection process
Candidates must clear the designated stages to be considered for merit list and appointment.
- 1Stage 1
Written Exam
- 2Stage 2
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB)
- 3Stage 3
Document Verification
- 4Stage 4
Medical Examination
How to apply
- Visit the official application portal using the link below.
- Register with your active Mobile Number and Email ID to generate login credentials.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details accurately.
- Upload scanned copy of photograph, signature, and necessary certificates according to prescribed dimensions.
- Pay application fee online (if applicable) and preview your completed form.
- Submit the application and save or print the final confirmation page for future reference.
Always verify your name, date of birth, and father's name against your 10th certificate before making payment. Changes might not be allowed after the correction window.
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