Indian Air Force Recruitment
Check vacancy status, age, qualification, selection process, important dates and preparation information below before visiting any official application portal.
1. AFCAT – Officer Entry
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is a major officer-entry route for eligible men and women for Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical / Non-Technical branches.
2. Agniveervayu – Air Force Entry
Agniveervayu recruitment is conducted under the Agnipath Scheme for eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates.
3. Airmen Group Y – Medical Assistant
Indian Air Force also conducts recruitment for Airmen in Group Y Medical Assistant trade for eligible male candidates under the notified intake.
4. NDA – Air Force Wing
Class 12 students can enter the Air Force through the National Defence Academy examination conducted by UPSC. The Air Force wing requires the prescribed 10+2 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics qualification.
AFCAT 02/2026
The Indian Air Force released AFCAT 02/2026 for courses commencing in July 2027. The recruitment covered Flying, Ground Duty Technical and Ground Duty Non-Technical branches along with NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry.
AFCAT 02/2026 – Branch-wise Vacancy Information
| Entry | Branch | Vacancy Information |
|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | Flying | Men & Women – notified SSC vacancies |
| AFCAT | Ground Duty Technical | AE(L) / AE(M) – PC & SSC categories |
| AFCAT | Ground Duty Non-Technical | Weapon Systems, Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education & Meteorology |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | As per notified NCC quota |
| GATE Score Entry | Ground Duty Technical | Engineering candidates through notified GATE-score route |
Flying Branch
- Age generally 20–24 years as prescribed for the relevant course.
- Graduation with the required marks.
- Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level are required for the Flying Branch route.
- Candidates must satisfy prescribed physical, medical and vision standards.
Ground Duty – Technical
- Engineering qualification in the disciplines notified by IAF.
- Required marks and subject conditions apply.
- Relevant candidates may also enter through notified GATE-score opportunities.
- Physical and medical standards apply.
Ground Duty – Non-Technical
- Graduation / post-graduation depending on branch.
- Administration and Logistics generally require the prescribed graduation marks.
- Accounts, Education and Meteorology have branch-specific educational requirements.
NCC Special Entry
- Flying Branch opportunity through NCC Air Wing.
- Valid NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate and other prescribed conditions are required.
- Exact conditions must be checked in the current notification.
Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027
Indian Air Force invited unmarried Indian male and female candidates for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme.
Educational Qualification
- Science route: 10+2 / equivalent with Physics, Mathematics and English and prescribed marks.
- Eligible three-year engineering diploma routes may also apply where specified.
- Other-than-Science route: 10+2 / equivalent in the prescribed stream with required marks.
Selection Process
Phase-I Online Test → Phase-II Testing → Physical Fitness Test → Adaptability Tests → Medical Examination → Final Selection
Airmen Group Y – Medical Assistant Trade
The Indian Air Force conducted recruitment for Airmen in Group Y (Non-Technical) Medical Assistant trade under Intake 02/2027.
Selection Process
Written / Selection Test → Physical Fitness → Adaptability → Medical → Documents → Final Selection
Candidates who already applied should use the official recruitment portal for their candidate-specific updates.
UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2027
NDA is one of the principal officer-entry routes for students after Class 12. Candidates selected for the Air Force wing enter officer training through the National Defence Academy system.
This is an upcoming examination schedule, not an open application as of 2 October 2026.
AFCAT 01/2027
AFCAT is normally conducted in separate cycles for officer recruitment. The next AFCAT cycle should be monitored directly through the official AFCAT portal.
Candidates interested in Flying or Ground Duty officer entry should begin preparation now rather than waiting for the notification.
| Qualification | Possible Air Force Route | Typical Entry |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Pass | Certain non-combatant / support recruitment when officially notified | Notification-specific |
| 12th with PCM | NDA Air Force Wing, Agniveervayu Science route | NDA / Agniveervayu |
| 12th Other Stream | Agniveervayu Other-than-Science route where notified | Agniveervayu |
| Diploma | Certain Agniveervayu routes where specified | Intake-specific |
| Graduation | AFCAT Ground Duty / Flying subject to conditions | AFCAT |
| B.E./B.Tech | Ground Duty Technical / GATE route where notified | AFCAT |
| Pharmacy / B.Pharm | Medical Assistant trade when notified | Airmen Medical Assistant |
AFCAT Officer Entry
AFCAT Written Examination → AFSB Testing → Medical Examination → Merit / Final Selection
Agniveervayu
Phase-I Online Test → Phase-II → Physical Fitness → Adaptability Tests → Medical → Final Merit
Airmen Medical Assistant
Written / Selection Test → Physical Fitness → Adaptability → Medical → Documents → Final Selection
NDA Air Force Wing
UPSC Written Examination → SSB → Medical → Merit → NDA Training
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Documents Usually Required
- Aadhaar / valid photo identity
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation / engineering marksheets where applicable
- Degree / diploma certificates
- Photograph and signature
- NCC certificate where applicable
- Category / domicile documents where required
- GATE score details where applicable
Ready to Check the Official Air Force Portal?
After checking the recruitment type, eligibility, important dates and selection process, candidates can visit the official Indian Air Force recruitment portals.
OFFICIAL INDIAN AIR FORCE WEBSITE → External link opens the official government website.AFCAT Preparation
- Build strong English vocabulary and grammar.
- Practise General Awareness and current affairs.
- Revise Mathematics regularly.
- Practise Reasoning and aptitude questions.
- Take timed mock tests.
- For Flying Branch, prepare specifically for the additional aptitude / testing requirements.
Agniveervayu Preparation
- Follow the prescribed Physics and Mathematics syllabus for Science candidates.
- Strengthen English and Reasoning / General Awareness.
- Practise objective questions with time limits.
- Begin running and physical conditioning well before the physical test.
- Do not wait for the result of the written examination before beginning physical preparation.
NDA Air Force Preparation
- Build Mathematics fundamentals from Class 11–12.
- Practise English comprehension and vocabulary.
- Study General Ability and current affairs.
- Solve previous UPSC NDA papers.
- Develop physical fitness and confidence for the subsequent SSB process.
Physical Fitness
Candidates entering through Air Force recruitment routes may have to satisfy prescribed standards for height, weight, physical fitness and other parameters.
Physical standards differ by recruitment type, branch, gender and applicable rules.
Medical Fitness
Medical examination is conducted according to the standards prescribed for the particular entry.
Candidates should not assume that passing a civilian medical examination automatically means Air Force medical fitness.
Commissioned Officers
AFCAT / NDA officer entries lead to commissioned officer training and subsequent pay and allowances according to the applicable service rules.
Exact pay, Military Service Pay, allowances and other benefits should be checked in the current notification and applicable government rules.
Agniveervayu
Agniveervayu serves under the Agnipath framework for the prescribed four-year engagement period.
Pay, allowances and Seva Nidhi provisions are governed by the applicable Agnipath / IAF rules.
What is the latest AFCAT recruitment?
Is AFCAT 02/2026 still open for applications?
What is Agniveervayu?
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Can graduates apply for the Flying Branch?
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Official Indian Air Force Recruitment Portal
Before applying, always verify the latest notification, eligibility, vacancy, dates and application instructions on the official government portal.
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