
The Indian Air Force has officially activated the AFCAT 2 2026 Application Form link on 20 May 2026 at afcat.cdac.in. Eligible male and female candidates can now apply online for Flying Branch, Ground Duty Technical, and Ground Duty Non-Technical branches through AFCAT 02/2026 recruitment. The AFCAT registration process is completely online, and candidates are advised to complete the application form before the last date to avoid last-minute server issues.
The AFCAT 2 2026 application form marks the first step in the recruitment process conducted by the Indian Air Force. Candidates can apply online for Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches through the official AFCAT website. The AFCAT 02/2026 registration process started on 20 May 2026, and the last date to submit the application form is 19 June 2026 till 11:30 PM.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the AFCAT 02/2026 notification before applying online. The AFCAT application process includes registration, filling the online form, uploading documents, fee payment, and final submission.
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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 |
19 June 2026 (11:30 PM) |
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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 |
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.
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 should keep all required documents ready before starting the AFCAT 2 2026 application process.
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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 |
Candidates applying through the AFCAT Entry need to pay ₹550 + GST as the AFCAT application fee. The fee can be paid online using a debit card, a credit card, UPI, or net banking.
Candidates applying through NCC Special Entry are exempted from paying the application fee.
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Category |
Application Fee |
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AFCAT Entry |
₹550 + GST |
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NCC Special Entry |
No Fee |
The AFCAT application fee remains the same for male and female candidates applying through AFCAT Entry.
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.
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Type of Document |
Image Dimension |
File Type |
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Passport Size Photograph |
10 KB to 50 KB |
JPG/JPEG |
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Signature |
10 KB to 50 KB |
JPG/JPEG |
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Thumb Impression |
10 KB to 50 KB |
JPG/JPEG |
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.
The AFCAT 2 2026 written examination is expected to be conducted in August 2026 across various exam centres in India. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates regarding admit card release and exam schedule.
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.
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