New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has extended the IAF Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 1 registration 2026 last date to December 19. Those who have not yet applied for AFCAT 1 exam 2026 can fill out the form through the official website, afcat.cdac.in. The AFCAT 2026 a total of 340 vacancies will be filled.
Candidates need to have the Class 10 and 12 marksheet and certificates and other necessary details, a valid email ID, a valid mobile number, and Aadhaar card details ready before applying. The AFCAT 1 application fee is Rs 550 plus applicable GST. Candidates applying for AFCAT can select up to 5 exam cities in order of preference from the list of AFCAT exam centres.
AFCAT 1 exam date 2026
The AFCAT 1 exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on January 31. Candidates can download the AFCAT 1 admit card 2026 from January 22 onwards.
AFCAT 1 eligibility criteria 2026
Candidates who fulfil the below eligibility criteria can apply and appear for the AFCAT 1 2026 exam-
Ground Duty (Non-Technical): A minimum of 60 per cent in physics and mathematics and a minimum of a 4-year graduation degree or an integrated post-graduation qualification in engineering or technology from a recognised university.
Flying Branch: At least a 3-year graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60 per cent marks and must have studied maths and physics at the Class 12 or hold a BE or BTech degree from a recognised university with 60 per cent minimum marks.
Technical Branch: 4-year degree qualification or have cleared sections A and B of the associate membership exam of the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India with at least 60 per cent marks.
The age of the candidates applying to the Flying Branch is between 20 to 24 years, while for Ground Duty candidates needs to be between 20 to 26 years.
