Indian Air Force Recruitment 2026 | Salary Rs 56100 to 177500 | 379 Flying Officer | BE, B.Tech, Any Degree | Last Date – 19/06/26 | Apply Jobs Online
| Organization Name | Indian Air Force (Afcat) |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs 2026 |
| Employment Type | Regular Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 379 Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT- 02/2026) For Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical)/ NCC Special Entry Scheme (Flying Branch)/ GATE Score Entry (Ground Duty (Technical)) Courses Starting in July 2027 Posts |
| Job Location | India |
| Eligibility | All Over India |
| Start Date | 20-05-2026 |
| End Date | 19-06-2026 |
Indian Air Force Recruitment 2026 Officially Released this Notification. Airforce Officials are inviting Online applications from the eligible and interested candidate. Central Govt Jobs 2026 Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Salary, Selection Process, How to Apply…etc
Post Name
379 Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT- 02/2026) For Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical)/ NCC Special Entry Scheme (Flying Branch)/ GATE Score Entry (Ground Duty (Technical)) Courses Starting in July 2027 Posts
Vacancies
379 Total Posts
Educational Qualification
Check Department and Other Qualification details in Official Notification
| (1) Flying Branch– Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and (aa) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (ab) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (ac) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. |
| (2) Ground Duty (Technical) Branch.- (aa) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:- (aaa) Communication Engineering. (aab) Computer Engineering/Technology. (aac) Computer Engineering & Application. (aad) Computer Science and Engineering/Technology. (aae) Electrical and Computer Engineering. (aaf) Electrical and Electronics Engineering. (aag) Electrical Engineering. (aah) Electronics Engineering/ Technology. (aaj) Electronics Science and Engineering. (aak) Electronics. (aal) Electronics and Communication Engineering. (aam) Electronics and Computer Science. (aan) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering. (aao) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave). (aap) Electronics and Computer Engineering. (aaq) Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering. (aar) Electronics Instrument & Control. (aas) Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering. (aat) Instrumentation & Control Engineering. (aau) Instrument & Control Engineering. (aav) Information Technology. (aaw) Electric Power and Machinery Engineering. (aax) Infotech Engineering. (aby) Cyber Security. (ab) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:- (aaa) Aerospace Engineering. (aab) Aeronautical Engineering. (aac) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. (aad) Mechanical Engineering. (aae) Mechanical Engineering and Automation. (aaf) Mechanical Engineering (Production). (aag) Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance). (aah) Mechatronics. (aaj) Industrial Engineering. (aak) Manufacturing Engineering. (aal) Production and Industrial Engineering. |
| (3) Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches. – (aa) Weapon Systems (WS) Branch. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and (aaa) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (aab) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. (ab) Administration& Logistics. Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. (ac) Accounts Branch. Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:- (aaa) B. Com Degree (Min three years course). (aab) Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance) (aac) Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA. (aad) B.Sc. with specialization in Finance. (ad) Education. Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline. (ae) Meteorology. Passed 10+2 and B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or four year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following streams:- (aaa) Communication Engineering. (aab) Computer Engineering/Technology. (aac) Computer Engineering and Application. (aad) Computer Science and Engineering/Technology. (aae) Electrical and Computer Engineering. (aaf) Electrical and Electronics Engineering. (aag) Electronics Engineering/Technology. (aah) Electronics Science and Engineering. (aaj) Electronics. (aak) Electronics and Communication Engineering. (aal) Electronics and Computer Science. (aam) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering. (aan) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave). (aao) Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering. (aap) Information Technology. (aaq) Mechanical Engineering. |
Age Limit
| Flying Branch – 20 to 24 years as on 01.07.2027 i.e. born between 02.07.2003 to 01.07.2007 (both dates inclusive). The upper age limit for Applicants holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02.07.2001 to 01.07.2007 (both dates inclusive) . Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branch all Ground Duty (GD) Branches through AFCAT and Ground Duty (GD) (Technical) Branch through GATE Score Entry. Ground Duty Age Limit: 20 to 26 years as on 01.07.2027 i.e. born between 02.07.2001 to 01.07.2007 (both dates inclusive). |
Check the Relaxation Age details in Official Notification
Salary Details
Pay Level – Rs 56100 to Rs 177500
Check the Post wise Salary details in Official Notification
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- SSB Test
Application Fees
| For All Applicants – Rs.550/- Payment Mode: Online |
Check Official Notification
Important Date
Start Date of the Application – 20/05/2026
Last Date of the Application – 19/06/2026
Indian Air Force Jobs 2026 How to Apply
1. Aspirants for IAF are required to apply online by using the link https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in, or https://afcat.cdac.in
2. Check the details mentioned in the Official Notification
3. If Eligible, then Proceed ” Registration ” link
4. Update all the required details in the application form
5. check all the details before the final submission of the application form
6. Finally, click on the ” Submit ” button
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