{"id":26855,"date":"2026-03-11T12:19:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T06:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trishuldefenceacademy.in\/blog\/?p=26855"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:51:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:21:42","slug":"afcat-2026-notification-dates-eligibility-exam-pattern-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trishuldefenceacademy.in\/blog\/afcat-2026-notification-dates-eligibility-exam-pattern-explained","title":{"rendered":"AFCAT 2026 Notification \u2013 Dates, Eligibility &#038; Exam Pattern Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If wearing the blue uniform of the Indian Air Force has been on your mind, then the <\/span><b>AFCAT 2026 Notification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not merely another notification &#8211; it serves as your call to action. At Trishul Defence Academy, we not only prepare candidates to write the exam, but we also create future officers. Our complete system is designed around one single objective &#8211; transforming serious aspirants into recommended candidates, via written preparation and AFSB ground training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This comprehensive guide provides information on everything regarding the <\/span><b>AFCAT 2026 Notification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as<\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trishuldefenceacademy.in\/blog\/afcat-entry-and-eligibility-criteria\"> AFCAT 2026 Eligibility<\/a>, AFCAT Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Selection Criteria, and <\/span><b>AFCAT Salary and Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; enabling you to approach this opportunity with both confidence and clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Is the AFCAT 2026 Notification?<\/h2>\n<p><b>AFCAT 2026 Notification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an Official Communication Issued by IAF to every person applying for commissioned officer posts in:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flying Branch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical Branch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground Duty (Technical &amp; Non-Technical)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The details of the AFCAT 1 2026 exam:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 438px;\" width=\"631\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particular<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notification Release<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 November 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration Window<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17 Nov 2025 \u2013 19 Dec 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31 January 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Vacancies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">340<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AFCAT exam occurs twice a year (AFCAT 1 &amp; AFCAT 2), offering candidates twice yearly to apply. (i) As we at Trishul Defence Academy track all updates to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trishuldefenceacademy.in\/blog\/afcat-entry-and-eligibility-criteria\"><b>AFCAT 2026 Notification<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we ensure all students get prepared as quickly as possible; hence, they will never show up late for the AFCAT exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>AFCAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very important to check your <\/span><b>AFCAT 2026 eligibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before completing your registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Age Criteria (As on 01 January 2027)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flying Branch: 20 years to 24 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground Duty (Technical &amp; Non-Technical): 20 years to 26 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Educational Qualification<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Flying Branch<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduate with a minimum 50% aggregate in Physics and Maths up to 12th Standard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.E.\/B.Tech. with 60% aggregate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Technical Branch (AE-L \/ AE-M)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Year Engineering Degree with 60% aggregate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AE(L): 60% in Physics &amp; Maths up to 12th Standard<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Ground Duty (Non-Technical)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduated with 60% aggregate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unmarried<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Citizenship<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin your preparation at Trishul Defence Academy, we have our expert counsellors to evaluate your complete profile before you start, to make sure you are matched properly to the branch in the <\/span><b>AFCAT 2026 eligibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>AFCAT 2026 Vacancy Overview<\/h2>\n<table style=\"height: 351px;\" width=\"545\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Branch<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Vacancies<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flying (SSC)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34 Men + 4 Women<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AE(L)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PC &amp; SSC (Men &amp; Women)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AE(M)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PC &amp; SSC (Men &amp; Women)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground Duty Non-Technical<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admin, WS, Lgs, Accts, Edn, Met<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCC Special Entry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10% reserved share<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the distribution of vacancies helps you plan your branch more effectively. This is something we will also address at Trishul Defence Academy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>AFCAT Exam Pattern 2026<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating clarity around the <\/span><b>AFCAT exam pattern 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is where your preparation begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 131px;\" width=\"532\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Component<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marking Scheme<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+3 Correct \/ -1 Wrong<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Sections Covered<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Awareness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English Verbal Ability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerical Ability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reasoning &amp; Military Aptitude<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Trishul Defence Academy, all <\/span><b>AFCAT exam pattern 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been prepared using the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analysis of Prior Year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mastery by Topic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mock Simulations Time Bound<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training Related to Accuracy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do not teach randomly; we train according to intelligence patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Selection Process \u2013 Indian Air Force Officer Entry<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passing the AFCAT is just the entry point in the <\/span><b>Indian Air Force officer entry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Stage 1 \u2013 AFCAT Written Exam<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The qualifying cutoff range is usually 151-165; however, we will coach all candidates with the target to achieve a minimum score of 200.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Stage 2 \u2013 AFSB Screening<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OIR test and PP&amp;DT<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Stage 3 \u2013 AFSB Psychological &amp; GTO Testing<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAT, WAT, SRT, SD<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group Discussion &amp; Planning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Command Task<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPSS (for Flying Branch only)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Stage 4 \u2013 Medical Examination<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At IAM Bengaluru or AFCME Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Trishul Defence Academy, we prepare students for the written and AFSB examinations, as well as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychological preparation for AFSB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground tasks for AFSB (GTO)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing an interview personality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical fitness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We develop the full officer personality and are not focused solely on creating exam takers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>AFCAT Salary and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the <\/span><b>AFCAT salary and benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> received by officers make the\u00a0 <\/span><b>Indian Air Force officer entry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one of the most prestigious and financially secure careers in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Salary Structure<\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 132px;\" width=\"477\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Component<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Amount<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Pay (Level 10)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b956,100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military Service Pay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b915,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay Scale Range<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b956,100 \u2013 \u20b91,77,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Additional Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HRA\/Government Quarters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation allowances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk and Hazard Allowances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical for self and family<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSD facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LTC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retirement pension (Permanent commission)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>AFCAT salary and benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a representation of the responsibility and honour of serving the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to Apply for AFCAT 2026 Notification<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to applying for the AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) 2026, the following steps should be taken:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to the official website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create a user account with correct credentials (name, date of birth, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fill out the application form with accuracy &amp; caution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Upload all required documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pay your application fee of \u20b9550.00.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Submit your application and download confirmation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trishul Defence Academy can assist you in submitting your application correctly \u2014 helping you to avoid the common mistakes that lead to rejection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Final Words from Trishul Defence Academy<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>AFCAT 2026 Notification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not just an examination opportunity; it is an invitation for you to be part of an elite group of individuals within the Indian Air Force.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To succeed in your AFCAT exam, you will require:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-discipline<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structure in your preparation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical fitness level<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental fortitude<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Trishul Defence Academy, we focus on combining excellence in written testing, AFSB performance preparation, and personality development all in one facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to meet the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trishuldefenceacademy.in\/blog\/afcat-entry-and-eligibility-criteria\"><b>AFCAT 2026 eligibility<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, master the <\/span><b>AFCAT exam pattern 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and be an officer selected through the <\/span><b>Indian Air Force officer entry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then train with seriousness &#8211; train with Trishul.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sky is not your limit. It is your starting line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Jai Hind.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>FAQ&#8217;S:<\/h2>\n<h3>1. When will AFCAT 2026 be conducted?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the Indian Air Force notification released in March 2025, the AFCAT 1 exam will take place on January 31st, 2026. An official notification will be sent to the candidates by November 2025. To avoid any last-minute registration issues, candidates should complete registration within the official registration window.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. What is the age limit for AFCAT 2026?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates applying to the Flying Branch must be between the ages of 20 and 24 years (as of January 1st 2027). The age limit for the Ground Duty branches is 20 to 26 years. Candidates may receive limited relaxation of age limits as stipulated by official guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. What is the salary after clearing AFCAT?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The newly selected AF officers will earn an initial salary of \u20b9 56,100 basic (Level 10) + \u20b9 15,500 Military Service Pay. Additional allowances will greatly increase the &#8220;in-hand&#8221; salary of the officer. AF Officers also receive free housing, medical assistance, and a pension (PC).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Why choose Trishul Defence Academy for AFCAT preparation?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trishul Defence Academy provides complete training from the beginning of the AFCAT Written to the end of AFSB with one training system. Trishul\u2019s complete course includes psychological testing, GTO ground task tests, and interview preparatory training.\u00a0 The overall goal encompasses more than just passing the AFCAT \u2013 it&#8217;s about developing the qualities of an officer.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If wearing the blue uniform of the Indian Air Force has been on your mind, then the AFCAT 2026 Notification is not merely another notification &#8211; it serves as your call to action. At Trishul Defence Academy, we not only prepare candidates to write the exam, but we also create future officers. Our complete system is designed around one single objective &#8211; transforming serious aspirants into recommended candidates, via written preparation and AFSB ground training. 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