
The Indian Air Force has officially activated the AFCAT 2 2026 application process on 20 May 2026 at afcat.cdac.in. Eligible male and female candidates can apply online for the Flying Branch, Ground Duty Technical, and Ground Duty Non-Technical branches under AFCAT 02/2026 recruitment. As per the latest official update, the registration window is now open from 20 May 2026 to 21 June 2026 (11:30 PM), following an extension of the earlier deadline. The application process is completely online, and candidates are advised to complete registration, upload documents, and submit the form well before the extended last date to avoid last-minute server load or technical issues.
AFCAT 2 2026 last date to apply is 21 June 2026 (11:30 PM), as per the latest update from the official AFCAT portal.
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Event |
Date |
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Application Start Date |
20 May 2026 |
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Earlier Last Date |
19 June 2026 |
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Extended Last Date |
21 June 2026 |
Note: andidates should not wait for the last date as the official portal may experience heavy traffic during final hours.
The AFCAT 2 2026 Apply Online link has been officially activated at afcat.cdac.in. Candidates can now complete registration, upload documents, pay the application fee, and submit the AFCAT application form before the deadline.
After successful registration, candidates should download and save a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Conducting Body |
Indian Air Force |
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Exam Name |
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 02/2026) |
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Branches |
Flying Branch, Ground Duty Technical, Ground Duty Non-Technical |
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Frequency |
Twice a Year |
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Application Start Date |
20 May 2026 (11:00 AM) |
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Last Date to Apply |
21 June 2026 (Extended) |
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Exam Mode |
Online |
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Selection Process |
Written Exam, AFSB Interview, Medical Examination |
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Course Commencement |
July 2027 |
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Official Website |
afcat.cdac.in |
Candidates must pay the application fee during registration.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry (Male & Female) | ₹550 + GST |
| NCC Special Entry | No Fee |
The AFCAT 2 2026 registration process started on 20 May 2026 at 11:00 AM. Eligible candidates can apply online till 19 June 2026 at 11:30 PM through the official AFCAT portal.
Candidates should avoid waiting for the last date because the website may experience heavy traffic during the final days of registration.
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Event |
Date |
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AFCAT 02/2026 Notification Release Date |
20 May 2026 |
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AFCAT 2 2026 Application Start Date |
20 May 2026 |
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AFCAT 2 2026 Last Date to Apply |
19 June 2026 |
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AFCAT 2 2026 Exam Date |
August 2026 (Expected) |
Candidates must keep the following ready:
Passport-size photograph (10–50 KB JPG)
Signature (10–50 KB JPG)
Thumb impression (10–50 KB JPG)
10th marksheet
12th marksheet
Graduation certificate
Valid email ID & mobile number
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Field |
Details |
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Candidate’s Name |
Full name as per official documents |
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Father’s Name |
Full name as per official documents |
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Mother’s Name |
Full name as per official documents |
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Nationality |
Indian |
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Valid Mobile Number |
Active mobile number |
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Valid Email ID |
Active email ID |
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Type of Entry |
AFCAT / NCC Special Entry / Meteorology Entry |
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Gender |
Male / Female |
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Date of Birth |
DD/MM/YYYY format |
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10th Marksheet |
Scanned copy |
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12th Marksheet |
Scanned copy |
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Graduation Degree |
Scanned copy |
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Photograph |
JPEG/JPG, 10 KB to 50 KB |
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Signature |
JPEG/JPG, 10 KB to 50 KB |
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Thumb Impression |
JPEG/JPG, 10 KB to 50 KB |
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Exam City |
Select preferred exam cities |
The correction window will open after application submission for candidates who have successfully paid the fee.
Candidate Name
Father’s Name
Photograph
Signature
Thumb Impression
No correction fee is required.
The AFCAT 2 2026 written exam is expected in August 2026 (tentative) across various exam centres in India.
Candidates should regularly check updates for:
Admit card release
Exam city allotment
Exam schedule confirmation
The AFCAT notification does not provide reservation benefits for SC/ST/OBC candidates. However, candidates should carefully read the official AFCAT 02/2026 notification regarding EWS-related provisions and eligibility conditions.
Candidates can complete the AFCAT 2 2026 application process online through the official AFCAT portal.
Visit the official AFCAT website at afcat.cdac.in.
Click on “Candidate Login”.
Select “Not Yet Registered? Register Here”.
Complete the registration using your email ID and mobile number.
Verify OTP received on the registered email and mobile number.
Log in using registered credentials.
Fill in personal details, qualification details, and communication details.
Select branch preferences carefully.
Upload a photograph, signature, and thumb impression in the prescribed format.
Pay ₹550 + GST through online payment mode.
Download the payment receipt after a successful transaction.
Submit the application form and save a printout for future use.
The AFCAT 2 2026 correction window will be activated after the completion of the application process. Registered candidates who have successfully paid the application fee can edit limited details in the application form.
Editable sections include:
Candidate Name
Father’s Name
Photograph
Signature
Thumb Impression
No additional fee is required for correction.
Visit the official AFCAT website.
Login using registered credentials.
Open the AFCAT 2 2026 correction window.
Edit permitted details carefully.
Save and submit the updated application form.
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