AFCAT 01/2027 Notification Out - Apply Online for 284 Indian Air Force Officer Posts From 12 November

AFCAT 1 2027 Notification: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2027) notification for recruitment of men and women as Group 'A' Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The notification includes 284 fixed-number vacancies through AFCAT and GATE Score Entry , along with NCC Special Entry seats determined by the prescribed percentage of Flying Branch vacancies. Candidates with relevant graduation, engineering or postgraduate qualifications can apply according to branch-specific eligibility requirements. The age limit is 20 to 24 years for Flying Branch and 20 to 26 years for Ground Duty branches , as on 1 January 2028, with the notified Commercial Pilot Licence relaxation. Selected candidates will receive a starting basic pay of Rs. 56,100 under Pay Level 10 after commissioning. Online applications are open from 12 November 2026 at 11:00 AM to 11 December 2026 at 11:30 PM through afcat.edcil.co.in .