Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for AFCAT 01/2026 Batch for the recruitment of Commissioned Officers in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Eligible male and female candidates can apply online for the January 2027 course.
Indian Air Force (IAF)Indian Airforce AFCAT Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern & SyllabusADVt No – AFCAT- 01/2026 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) — for Technical Branch candidates only
- Interview at Air Force Selection Board (AFSB)
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern : Indian Airforce AFCAT Recruitment 2025
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 | |
| Verbal Ability in English | 25 | 75 | |
| Numerical Ability | 25 | 75 | |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude | 25 | 75 | |
| Total | 100 | 300 | 2 hours |
- Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) – 45 minutes, 150 marks (for technical branch applicants only)
- Marking scheme: +3 marks for correct answers, -1 mark for incorrect answers
Detailed Syllabus : Indian Airforce AFCAT Recruitment 2025
General Awareness
- History, Geography, Politics, Constitution
- Sports, Art and Culture, Personalities
- Environment and Ecology
- Indian Economy and Science & Technology
- Defence and Current Affairs
Verbal Ability in English
- Comprehension
- Error Detection
- Sentence Completion
- Synonyms/Antonyms
- Cloze Test
- Idioms & Phrases
- Analogy
- Para Jumbles
Numerical Ability
- Decimal & Fractions
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Distance
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Number System & Series
- Probability
- Clocks & Calendar
Reasoning and Military Aptitude
- Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Spatial Ability
- Logical Patterns
- Coding-Decoding
- Series Recognition
- Analogies
Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) (for Technical Branches)
- Topics aligned with graduate engineering curriculum in disciplines like Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.
7-Day Preparation Plan
- Day 1: Revise General Awareness and Current National & International Affairs
- Day 2: Practice English Verbal Ability – Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar
- Day 3: Focus on Numerical Ability topics – Ratio, Percentage, Profit & Loss
- Day 4: Solve Reasoning and Military Aptitude questions – Coding-Decoding, Series
- Day 5: Special focus on Engineering Knowledge (for technical candidates)
- Day 6: Attempt Full-Length Mock Test under exam conditions
- Day 7: Review and strengthen weak areas identified in mocks
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Join GovFormhub Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
FAQs : Indian Airforce AFCAT Recruitment 2025
- What is AFCAT?
Air Force Common Admission Test for recruitment into Flying, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. - What is the exam mode?
Computer-Based Online Test. - What is the age limit?
Flying Branch: 20-24 years; Ground Duty: 20-26 years as on 1 January 2027. - Is there negative marking?
Yes, 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer in AFCAT. - What are the important dates?
Application Start: 17 November 2025
Application End: 14 December 2025
Exam Date: 31 January 2026
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