
AFCAT 2 Result 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has declared the AFCAT 2 2026 Result on September 9, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 can now check their result and scorecard through the official AFCAT candidate portal at afcat.edcil.co.in.
Along with the AFCAT 2 Result 2026, the Indian Air Force has also released the AFCAT 2 Cutoff 2026. Candidates who meet the prescribed cutoff can proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which includes the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) stage.
The AFCAT 2 2026 examination was conducted on August 8, 2026, for recruitment to Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical branches. The AFCAT 02/2026 recruitment cycle covers 379 vacancies, with courses commencing in July 2027.
The AFCAT 2 Result 2026 is now available online. Candidates need their registered login credentials to access their individual result and scorecard.
The result allows candidates to check their marks, qualifying status and applicable cutoff. The AFCAT cutoff is particularly important because qualifying the written examination is required for candidates to move to the AFSB stage under the applicable entry.
| Particular | Details |
| Exam | Air Force Common Admission Test 02/2026 |
| Common Name | AFCAT 2 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Indian Air Force |
| AFCAT 2 Exam Date | August 8, 2026 |
| AFCAT 2 Result Date | September 9, 2026 |
| Result Status | Released |
| Cutoff Status | Released |
| Vacancies | 379 |
| Result Mode | Online |
| Result Website | afcat.edcil.co.in |
| Next Stage | Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) |
The AFCAT 2 Cutoff 2026 has also been released along with the result. The cutoff is not simply a category-wise number. The Indian Air Force specifies qualifying marks according to the applicable entry, and candidates can see the relevant cutoff and their qualifying status through the candidate login.
The reported AFCAT 2 2026 qualifying marks are:
| Entry | AFCAT 2 Cutoff 2026 |
| AFCAT | 135 marks |
| AE(L) | 115 marks |
| AE(M) | 85 marks |
These marks should not be confused with a final selection score. Meeting the written-exam cutoff only makes an eligible candidate available for the subsequent selection stage as per the applicable entry and IAF rules.
The AFCAT cutoff can vary from one cycle to another depending on factors such as examination difficulty, candidate performance and the selection requirements for that cycle.
| Year | AFCAT 1 Cutoff | AFCAT 2 Cutoff |
| 2025 | 121 | 140 |
| 2024 | 137 | 139 |
| 2023 | 155 | 151 |
| 2022 | 157 | 157 |
| 2021 | 165 | 157 |
For comparison, the AFCAT 2 2025 cutoff was 140 marks, while the AFCAT 2 2026 qualifying mark for the AFCAT entry is reported as 135 marks.
Candidates can check their AFCAT 2 Result 2026 online using the following steps:
Visit the official AFCAT portal at afcat.edcil.co.in.
Open the candidate login section.
Select the AFCAT 02/2026 cycle.
Enter your registered email ID or user ID and password.
Enter the captcha, wherever required.
Submit the login details.
Your AFCAT 2 2026 scorecard and qualifying status will appear on the screen.
Check your marks and cutoff carefully.
Download and save the scorecard for future reference.
Candidates should use their own registered login credentials and rely on the official AFCAT portal for their individual result.
Candidates can access the AFCAT 2 result through the official candidate portal.
Official AFCAT Result Portal: AFCAT Official Candidate Portal
The result is available through candidate login rather than as a conventional public merit-list PDF. Candidates should therefore keep their registered login credentials ready.
After logging in, candidates should carefully verify the information displayed on their AFCAT scorecard.
The result/scorecard can include details such as:
Candidate name
Registration number
Examination name
Marks obtained
AFCAT cutoff
Qualifying status
AFSB-related information
Further selection instructions
Candidates should download or save their scorecard after checking all the details.
The AFCAT 2 result is not the final stage of selection.
Candidates who qualify the written examination are shortlisted for the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) process, subject to the eligibility and selection conditions applicable to their entry.
The selection process broadly moves through:
AFCAT Written Exam → AFSB → Medical Examination → Final Merit
The final selection depends on the prescribed selection procedure, performance and vacancies. Clearing the AFCAT written cutoff therefore does not by itself guarantee selection into the Indian Air Force.
Candidates who qualify AFCAT 2 2026 should now focus on the AFSB stage.
The AFSB process assesses candidates through multiple stages. Depending on the entry, candidates may have to undergo officer intelligence testing, psychological assessment, group testing and personal interview. Candidates opting for the Flying Branch are also subject to the additional requirements prescribed by the Indian Air Force.
Candidates should regularly check their AFCAT login and registered email ID for AFSB date, venue, call letter and other instructions.
The AFCAT written examination carries 300 marks. As per the AFCAT 02/2026 notification, candidates receive three marks for every correct answer, while one mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks are awarded or deducted for an unattempted question.
| Particular | AFCAT 2 2026 |
| Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Correct Answer | +3 |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 |
| Unattempted | 0 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
For candidates appearing for the applicable technical entry, the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) is conducted as prescribed by the IAF.
The AFCAT 02/2026 recruitment cycle has 379 vacancies across the notified Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical branches, including the applicable NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry routes. The notification states that the courses are scheduled to commence in July 2027.
Candidates should refer to the official notification and their individual result/login for entry-specific information because vacancies and eligibility conditions differ across branches.
The AFCAT 02/2026 cycle also includes a GATE Score Entry route for eligible Ground Duty Technical candidates.
The GATE Score Entry has its own qualifying requirement. Candidates qualifying through the GATE route do not need to qualify through the AFCAT written examination for that particular entry, subject to the applicable IAF conditions.
Therefore, candidates should not assume that the AFCAT written cutoff applies identically to every route under AFCAT 02/2026.
Candidates should keep the following points in mind after checking their result:
The AFCAT 2 2026 result was released on September 9, 2026.
The AFCAT 2 examination was conducted on August 8, 2026.
The AFCAT 2 cutoff has also been released.
Candidates should check their individual scorecard for marks and qualifying status.
Meeting the AFCAT cutoff does not mean final selection.
Qualified candidates move to the next stage as per the applicable AFSB process.
Candidates should regularly check the official portal for AFSB-related updates.
The final selection depends on the prescribed selection process, medical fitness, merit and available vacancies.
