The Indian Air Force invites online applications for AFCAT 02/2025 recruitment, offering 284 officer vacancies across Flying, Technical, and Ground Duty branches. Eligible candidates (age 20–24 for Flying, 20–26 for Ground Duty as of July 1, 2026) can apply from June 2 to July 1, 2025, via the official AFCAT portal. Key roles include Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics/Mechanical), Administration, Logistics, Accounts, and Meteorology. Apply online before the deadline.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2025 Recruitment Details
Organization: Indian Air Force (भारतीय वायु सेना) Batch: AFCAT 02/2025 (July 2026 Intake) Total Vacancies: 284 Posts Application Period: 02 June – 01 July 2025 Official Website:careerindianairforce.cdac.in
Important Dates
Application Start
02 June 2025
Last Date to Apply Online
01 July 2025 (till 11:30 PM)
Exam Fee Payment Deadline
01 July 2025
Admit Card Release
Before Exam
Exam Date
To Be Announced
Application Fee
Entry Type
Fee
AFCAT Entry
₹550
NCC Special Entry
Exempted
Payment Modes: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, E-Challan
Vacancy Distribution (284 Posts)
Branch
Male
Female
Total
Flying
01
02
03
Ground Duty Technical
– AE (Electronics)
85
23
108
– AE (Mechanical)
38
10
48
Ground Duty Non-Technical
– Admin & Logistics
46
12
58
– Accounts
09
02
11
– Education
07
02
09
– Weapon Systems
19
05
24
Meteorology
06
02
08
NCC Special Entry (Flying)
10% of AFCAT/CDSE vacancies
Eligibility Criteria (as of 01/07/2026)
A. Age Limit
Branch
Age Range
Flying Branch
20-24 Years
Ground Duty (All)
20-26 Years
B. Educational & Physical Requirements
Branch
Educational Eligibility
Physical Standards
Flying
Bachelor’s Degree + Physics/Maths at 10+2 or B.E./B.Tech
Height: ♂157.5 cm / ♀152 cm
Ground Duty Technical
60% in Physics+Maths (10+2) + 4-yr Engg Degree
Same as Flying
Admin/Logistics
Bachelor’s Degree (60%+)
Same as Flying
Accounts
B.Com (60%+)
Same as Flying
NCC Special Entry
NCC Air Wing ‘C’ Certificate + Flying Branch Eligibility
