
AFCAT 2 Admit Card 2026 is one of the most awaited updates for candidates preparing to appear for the Air Force Common Admission Test. With the AFCAT 2 exam approaching on August 8, 2026, candidates have started checking their exam city and waiting for the hall ticket.
The Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 2 2026 city intimation slip, allowing registered candidates to check their allotted examination city. The AFCAT 2 Admit Card 2026 is scheduled to be available from August 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Candidates can download it through the AFCAT candidate login on the official portal.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Indian Air Force |
| Exam Cycle | AFCAT 02/2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | August 4, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Time | 11:00 AM onwards |
| City Intimation Slip | Released |
| AFCAT 2 Exam Date | August 8, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Official Portal | afcat.edcil.co.in |
The AFCAT 02/2026 notification confirms that the online examination is scheduled for August 8, 2026. It also states that candidates can download their admit cards from August 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM onwards.
As per the AFCAT 02/2026 notification, the AFCAT 2 Admit Card 2026 is scheduled for release on August 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards. Candidates need to log in to the AFCAT portal to download their hall tickets.
The admit card is an important examination document. Candidates should download it as soon as it is available and carefully check the details mentioned on it, including their name, roll number, examination centre, reporting time and other instructions.
Before the admit card, the Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 2 2026 city intimation slip. The slip informs candidates about the city allotted for their examination.
The city intimation slip is different from the admit card. Candidates cannot use the city slip as a substitute for the hall ticket on the examination day. The admit card contains the detailed examination centre and other instructions required for appearing in the test.
The AFCAT 2 2026 examination is scheduled for August 8, 2026. According to the official notification, candidates are required to report at 8:00 AM, while the gate closes at 9:30 AM. Verification of the admit card, ID proof, biometric details and photograph is scheduled between 8:00 AM and 9:45 AM. The examination is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
Candidates should reach the examination centre well before the gate closing time to avoid last-minute problems.
Once the admit card link becomes active, candidates can follow these steps to download their AFCAT 2 hall ticket:
Visit the official AFCAT website.
Open the Candidate Login section.
Enter the required login credentials.
Submit the details to access the candidate dashboard.
Click on the Download Admit Card link.
The AFCAT 2 Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
Download the hall ticket.
Take a clear printout for the examination day.
The official notification specifically directs AFCAT candidates to use the “DOWNLOAD ADMIT CARD” option from August 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM onwards.
Candidates should check all the information on the admit card after downloading it. The hall ticket is expected to contain details such as:
Candidate's name
Roll number
Registration details
Photograph and signature
Examination date
Examination centre
Reporting time
Gate closing time
Examination instructions
Other candidate-specific information
If there is any discrepancy in the admit card, candidates should contact the AFCAT helpdesk at the earliest instead of waiting until the examination day.
Candidates should carefully read the instructions given on their admit card and carry the documents specified by the Indian Air Force. In particular, candidates should ensure that they have their printed admit card and a valid photo ID proof required for verification.
The exact list of permissible documents and any additional requirements should be checked from the instructions printed on the admit card before leaving for the examination centre.
Candidates should keep the following points in mind:
Download the admit card only from the official AFCAT portal.
Check the examination centre and reporting time carefully.
Reach the centre before the gate closing time.
Carry the required admit card and identity proof.
Follow all instructions printed on the hall ticket.
Do not wait until the last moment to download or print the admit card.
Keep the admit card safe until the completion of the recruitment process.
The official notification states that candidates cannot enter the examination centre after the pre-examination verification process has commenced at 9:30 AM.
If a candidate is unable to download the AFCAT 2 Admit Card from the official website, the IAF notification advises candidates to contact the AFCAT Helpdesk. The notification lists the helpdesk number as 9513252077 and the email address as afcathelpdesk@edcil.co.in.
Candidates should provide their relevant application details while contacting the helpdesk so that their issue can be checked promptly.
