AFCAT 01/2027 short notice is out for Indian Air Force commissioned officers. Last date — 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM. Applications open 12 November 2026, 11:00 AM. Training starts first week of January 2028 at Air Force Academy, Dundigal. Apply on afcat.edcil.co.in.
Key fact
On this notice
Last date
11 Dec 2026, 11:30 PM
Vacancies
As published in the detailed notification (short notice does not list total)
Pay / stipend
₹56,100 per month training stipend; Level-10 + MSP after commissioning
Fee
₹550 + GST (AFCAT); Nil for NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry
Location
All India; training at AFA Dundigal, Hyderabad
Age limit
Flying 20–24; Ground Duty 20–26 (as on 1 Jan 2028, with relaxations)
Who can apply
Indian citizens with graduation / engineering as required for the chosen branch
The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. This notice recruits Short Service Commission officers in the Flying Branch and Permanent / Short Service Commission officers in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches for the course starting January 2028.
What kind of role this is
These are commissioned officer posts. Flying Branch is Short Service Commission. Ground Duty branches offer Permanent Commission or Short Service Commission. Training lasts 74 weeks for Flying and Ground Duty Technical, and 50 weeks for Ground Duty Non-Technical, at the Air Force Academy.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
You meet the age band for the branch as on 1 January 2028.
You have the degree required for Flying, Ground Duty Technical (engineering) or Non-Technical branches.
You are an Indian citizen and clear the medical standards for the branch.
Skip if
Your age is outside the printed band for that branch on the crucial date.
You want a civilian job with no medical or service commitment.
You are waiting for the detailed vacancy list before deciding — the short notice already opens the window.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official notice
Short notice published
Around 2 November 2026 (Employment News)
Apply start
12 November 2026, 11:00 AM
Last date
11 December 2026, 11:30 PM
Course commencement
First week of January 2028
Fee
₹550 + GST for AFCAT entry; Nil for NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry
Available positions
Exact vacancy numbers will appear in the detailed notification. The short notice covers Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches through AFCAT, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry.
1. Flying Branch — Commissioned Officer As per detailed notice
Eligibility
Age 20–24 years as on 1 January 2028.
Graduation with Physics and Maths at 10+2, or BE/BTech, as printed for the entry.
Medical standards for flying.
2. Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) — Commissioned Officer As per detailed notice
Eligibility
Age 20–26 years as on 1 January 2028.
Engineering degree for Technical branches; graduation / post-graduation for Non-Technical as listed.
Medical standards for the branch.
No category-wise table is printed in the short notice. Check the detailed PDF when it is released on the AFCAT portal.
Educational qualifications
Branch
Degree / marks
Experience / extras
Flying
As printed: 10+2 with Physics & Maths + Graduation, or engineering
AFCAT / NCC / GATE entry routes
Ground Duty Technical
BE/BTech in relevant engineering discipline
AFCAT or GATE Score Entry
Ground Duty Non-Technical
Graduation / Post-graduation as listed for the branch
AFCAT entry
Selection
AFCAT written exam (for AFCAT entry).
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview and testing.
Medical examination.
How to prepare (free, official)
Read the short notice and the detailed notification when it appears on afcat.edcil.co.in.
Official Indian Air Force careers page: indianairforce.nic.in.
How to apply
Open afcat.edcil.co.in from 12 November 2026, 11:00 AM.
Choose AFCAT entry, NCC Special Entry or GATE Score Entry.
Fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee if applicable.
Submit before 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM and save the confirmation.
FAQs
What is the last date? 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM.
Who can apply? Indian citizens who meet the age and educational qualification for the chosen branch and entry route.
How many vacancies? Not printed in the short notice. Check the detailed notification on the AFCAT portal.
Does this lead to a permanent job? Ground Duty branches offer Permanent Commission options. Flying is Short Service Commission. Exact terms are in the detailed notice.
More openings are on the jobs board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.
Stay safe: Campus Reality never charges you. Pay only the fee printed in the official notice, only on the official site (afcat.edcil.co.in). Nobody can guarantee selection for money.