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27

AFCAT (2027)

Active
Official NotificationAI Forecast
28 Nov 2026
Application StartAI Forecast
1 Dec 2026
Application EndAI Forecast
30 Dec 2026
Online CBT ExamAI Forecast
13 Feb 2027
CBT ResultAI Forecast
16 Mar 2027
AFSB Interview StageAI Forecast
12 May 2027
Final Merit ListAI Forecast
12 Nov 2027
Final Appointment / AFA JoiningAI Forecast
4 Jan 2028
26

AFCAT (2026)

Active
Official Notification
30 Nov 2025
Application Start
1 Dec 2025
Application End
31 Dec 2025
Online CBT Exam
14 Feb 2026
CBT Result
18 Mar 2026
AFSB Interview Stage
15 May 2026
Final Merit ListAI Forecast
15 Nov 2026
Final Appointment / AFA JoiningAI Forecast
5 Jan 2027
25

AFCAT (2025)

Completed
Official Notification
28 Nov 2024
Application Start
1 Dec 2024
Application End
30 Dec 2024
Online Exam
21 Feb 2025
Online Exam Result
24 Mar 2025
AFSB Interview
10 May 2025
AFSB Interview Result
20 Aug 2025
Medical Examination
15 Sept 2025
Medical Result
30 Oct 2025
Final Merit List
25 Nov 2025
Final Appointment / Joining
5 Jan 2026
24

AFCAT (2024)

Completed
Notification
1 Dec 2023
Application Start
1 Dec 2023
Application End
30 Dec 2023
Exam
15 Feb 2024
Result
10 Mar 2024
AFSB Interview
1 Jun 2024
Final Selection List
1 Nov 2024
Final Appointment
15 Jan 2025
23

AFCAT (2023)

Completed
Notification
1 Dec 2022
Application Start
1 Dec 2022
Application End
30 Dec 2022
Exam
15 Feb 2023
Result
10 Mar 2023
AFSB Interview
1 Jun 2023
Final Selection List
1 Nov 2023
Final Appointment
15 Jan 2024
22

AFCAT (2022)

Completed
Notification
1 Dec 2021
Application Start
1 Dec 2021
Application End
30 Dec 2021
Exam
15 Feb 2022
Result
10 Mar 2022
AFSB Interview
1 Jun 2022
Final Selection List
1 Nov 2022
Final Appointment
15 Jan 2023
21

AFCAT (2021)

Completed
Notification
1 Dec 2020
Application Start
1 Dec 2020
Application End
30 Dec 2020
Exam
15 Feb 2021
Result
10 Mar 2021
AFSB Interview
1 Jun 2021
Final Selection List
1 Nov 2021
Final Appointment
15 Jan 2022
20

AFCAT (2020)

Completed
Notification
1 Dec 2019
Application Start
1 Dec 2019
Application End
30 Dec 2019
Exam
15 Feb 2020
Result
10 Mar 2020
AFSB Interview
1 Jun 2020
Final Selection List
1 Nov 2020
Final Appointment
15 Jan 2021
19

AFCAT (2019)

Completed
Notification
1 Dec 2018
Application Start
1 Dec 2018
Application End
30 Dec 2018
Exam
15 Feb 2019
Result
10 Mar 2019
AFSB Interview
1 Jun 2019
Final Selection List
1 Nov 2019
Final Appointment
15 Jan 2020
AI Overview • Direct Answer Summary
Verified via Official Gazette & Indian Air Force (IAF)

AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of as per 7th CPC standards, with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 to 30/32 years.

Conducting BodyIndian Air Force (IAF)
Monthly In-Hand7th CPC
Age Limit18-32 Yrs
Official Sourceafcat.cdac.in

About AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)

AFCAT recruits graduates as Flying, Technical and Ground Duty officers in the Indian Air Force.

Conducting Body: Indian Air Force (IAF)Official Portal: https://afcat.cdac.in

💡 Why Prepare for AFCAT?

  • ✓Officer entry into the Indian Air Force
  • ✓Prestige, adventure and leadership opportunities
  • ✓Excellent pay and post-retirement benefits

📋 AFCAT Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
Online TestCBT (Objective (MCQ))General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, Military Aptitude2 Hours3001 mark per wrong answerModerate
AFSB InterviewInterview & Tests (Psychological & Physical)GTO tasks, Psychology tests, Interview5 Days0Not applicableDifficult

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

Graduates/engineers aiming for Air Force officer roles

Youth interested in flying and technical branches

Physically and mentally fit aspirants

🚀 How to Start Preparing for AFCAT

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for AFCAT
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (AFCAT)

Q: Who conducts AFCAT?

A: AFCAT is conducted by the Indian Air Force.

Q: Is AFCAT conducted every year?

A: Yes, AFCAT is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in AFCAT?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.