AFCAT 02/2026 Admit Card Live at afcat.cdac.in: Full Guide

The Indian Air Force (IAF) released the admit cards for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 on August 5, 2026, at 11 AM, on its official AFCAT portal, afcat.cdac.in. This release allows registered candidates to download their hall tickets ahead of the examination scheduled for August 8, 2026.

This recruitment drive aims to fill 379 vacancies across the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches of the IAF. Candidates who successfully registered for the examination can now access their admit cards using their login credentials to ensure they are prepared for the upcoming test.

How to Download Afcat 02/2026 Admit Card

Candidates can download their AFCAT 02/2026 admit cards directly from the official AFCAT portal. Here is a step by step guide:

Go to the official AFCAT website, afcat.cdac.in.
Click on the ‘Candidate Login’ section.
Enter your registered email ID and password.
Locate and click on the ‘Download Admit Card’ link for AFCAT 02/2026.
Verify all details mentioned on the admit card.
Download and print a copy of the admit card for future reference and for carrying to the examination centre.

AFCAT 02/2026 Important Dates

The IAF has maintained a structured timeline for the AFCAT 02/2026 recruitment cycle, from the initial notification to the upcoming examination. Candidates were previously informed about their exam city on July 29, 2026, allowing them to make necessary travel arrangements.

Event	Date
Notification released	May 20, 2026
Online registration begins	May 20, 2026
Last date to apply (extended)	June 21, 2026
Exam city intimation	July 29, 2026
Admit card release	August 5, 2026 (11 AM)
Written examination	August 8, 2026

Eligibility and Application Fee for AFCAT 02/2026

Candidates were required to satisfy the prescribed age and educational qualifications and pay the applicable application fee to apply for AFCAT 02/2026.

Particular	Details
Nationality	Indian Citizen (Men & Women)
Application Fee (AFCAT Entry)	₹550
Application Fee (NCC Special Entry)	Exempted (No Fee)
Flying Branch Age Limit	20–24 years (as on July 1, 2027)
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Age Limit	20–26 years (as on July 1, 2027)
Educational Qualification (Flying Branch)	Graduation (minimum 3 years) with 60% marks or BE/B.Tech with 60% marks; 10+2 with at least 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics
Educational Qualification (Ground Duty Technical)	Four-year Engineering/Technology degree in the relevant discipline with the prescribed eligibility criteria
Educational Qualification (Ground Duty Non-Technical)	Graduation in the relevant discipline with the prescribed minimum marks, as specified in the official notification

AFCAT 02/2026 Exam Details

Candidates can check the key details of the AFCAT 02/2026 examination, selection process, and pay scale below.

Particular	Details
Exam Date	August 8, 2026
Mode of Exam	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Subjects	General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude
Selection Process	Written Examination → Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Online Application Start Date	May 20, 2026
Last Date to Apply	June 21, 2026
Pay Scale After Selection	₹56,100–₹1,77,500 (Level 10)

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