REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN ON 1, Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in July 2027 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch) and Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) Score Entry (For Ground Duty branches) (Technical). 2. Branches, Course Number and Vacancies. are reserved from Ground Duty (Non-Tech) vacancies for Law qualified candidates. 3. Type of Commission. 3.1. PC for Men & Women. Candidates joining as PC would continue to serve | till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank. Entry| Branch | Course Number Vacancies* EI Mec) | Men(SSC) | Women (PC) (PC) (SSC) CATHFlying 222/27FISSC/M&aW | - | | | | 30 | 1 5 | Entry |Ground /221/271/20/ As published in Notification for induction Duty 111AEC/M&W cle 02/2026 Technical) |221/27T/SSC/ | 111AECM&Ww | round 22 /27G/ISSCMB&B 5:21 38:95 । uty (Non- Adm : 50 Adm : 12 echnical) a gs: 4 gs:2 | Accts : 5 Accts : 2 | dn: 1 01 : 2 et: 1 et: 2 CC Flying 222/27F/PC/M and 10% seats out of CDSE) Special 222/2TF/SSC/M&aW acancles for PC and10% | Envy | | - | | seats out of AFCA | = acancies for SSC | round 221/2TT/PC/ Score [Duty 111AEC/MEW As published in Notification for inductio’ | Entry \(Technical) 221/27T/SSC/ cle 02/2026 | 11 1AEC/M&W | imer. The vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change withou otice. Actual intake would depend on organizational requirements, various cad control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancie | accruing in July 2027. No representation in this regard will be entertained. Two sea 32 SSC for Men & Women. कु 3.2.1. The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourtee years from the date of Commissioning. 3.2.2. The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech and Non-Tech) branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit. 3.2.3. Grant of Permanent Commission (PC) (at a later date) would be subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit and as per prevailing policies on the 3.2.4 SSC officers are not entitied for grant of pension. 4. Age 4.1. Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2027 i.e. bom between 02 July 2003 to 01 July 2007 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 year i.e. born between 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007 | (both dates inclusive). | 4.2. Ground Duty (Technical & Nen-Toskadoa) Besach All Ground Duty Branches through AFCAT and Ground Duty (Technical) Branch through Graduate Aptitude Test for (GATE) Score Entry: 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2027 1.6. born between 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2007 (both dates | inciusive) 5. Physical/ Medical Standards, Educational Qualifications and Selection . Detaiis on physicel/ medica! standards, educational qualifications and selection procedure are available in detailed notification on the website. | 6. Training. Training will commence in the first week of July 2027 for all courses at Air Force Academy Dundigal (Hyderabad). The duration of training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 62 weeks and that of Ground Duty (Non- | Technical) Branches is 50 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments PAN Card and account in SBI/ Nationalised Bank is mandatory al the time of joining Air Force Academy. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for registration 7, IAF Offers You Pay on Commissioning (As per 7th CPC) | Rank | Pay as per Defence Matrix | a | MSP | Flying Officer To Rs. 56100 - 177500 107 २७. 15500 | of Rs 56,100/- per month during one Note. Flight Cadets shail receive a fixed stipend year of training. \8. Allowances. On commissioning, in addition to pay, allowances are appli- | Cable based on the branch/nature of duty/place of posting e.g. Flying Allowance, Transport Allowance, Technical Allowance, Test Pilot & Flight Test Engineer Allow- | 8NCe, Risk and Hardship Allowance etc. 9. Privileges. Air Force Officers are entitled to fumished accommodation, comprehensive medical cover for self and dependents, Canteen, Officers’ Mess, loans INVITES MEN AND WOMEN FROM INDIAN CITIZENS AS PER CITIZENSHIP ACT 1955 TO BE A PART OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE AS COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN FLYING AND GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES. [AIRF _______ THROUGH https:/lafcat.edcll.co.in__ AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT) - 02/2026/ NCC SPECIAL ENTRY IGATE SCOR’ __FOR COURSES COMMENCING IN JULY 202700 Duty subject to service exigencies 20 MAY 26 (1100 HRS) AND CLOSE ON 19 JUN 26 (2330 HRS) £ ENTRY at subsidised rates, LTC etc. Leave = le applicable for IAF Officers who | Group insurance Society (AFGIS). applicable for death while in 10, Insurance. Mandatory Insurance Cover are In service and post retirement from Air Force Presently Rs. 1.25 Cr Insurance (on contribution) is service. AG of service and Officers who have completed 14 years Veterans insurance Cover (AVIC) for an amount of Rs. 24 Lacs initially for 15 years. 7) after retirement and thereafter for Rs. 12 Lacs till the age of 75 years. 11: Sports and Adventure. indian Air Force provides state of the art facilities to play various sports and adventure activities (sky diving, micro light flying, mountaineering. water rafting etc.) IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS | 12. Eligible candidates are to register online through separate tabs available for AFCAT Entry/ NCC Special Entry. Candidates eligible for one/more entries are to । register separately in each entry. 4 ! 13. Tattoos. The policy on permanent body tattoos is as foflows:- 13.1. Permanent body tattoos are not permitted on any other body part elther visible or non-visible part, except on the Inner face of forearms i.e. from | Inside of the elbow to the wrist of beth ie hands and Reverse side of the | palm / back (dorsal) sid both fo sign a Self-deciaration Certificate. Small innocuous tatioos that are not prejudicial to good order and military discipline, are । symbols or names of near and dear ones. 13.2. Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or body as per thelr existing customs | and traditions will be permitted on a case to case basis. during training. If candidate is found to be using/ in possession of narcotics during any time of training, candidate would be debarred from joining the Indian Aur Force. Conduct of Online Testing for AFCAT Examination and Fee Structure. Online testing will be conducted for AFCAT entry at various centers. Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 550/- + GST (non- refundable) as examination fee. However, candidates Special entry and GATE Score Entry are not required to pay examination fee. | Details of conduct of exam, examination centers and mode of payment are available in the notification. 46. Marital Status. : Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commence- | ment of the course and marriage is not permitted during training. A candidate who marries during the period of training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund ail ; expenditure Incurred on him/ her by the Government. 17. Candidates are required to maintain their unique registered E-Mail ID and mobile phone number active throughout the selection process. 18, Please note that Information filled up by the candidates in online application form will be considered final and no amendments will be aca cae acs aa almrmmmiaeaaae cae late o 4 19. Travel Allowance (TA). To and fro travelling fare by the shortest route of AC-Ill Tier) AC Chair Car or actual normal bus fare will be reimbursed to the candidates appearing in Air Force Selection Board for the first time. For ail other modes of travel, TA will be admissible as per the Government authorized rules. No TA | Is admissible, if you have already for the same type of entry at any of the Selection Boards. Candidates are to furnish the correct and active Saving Bank Account which needs to be in their name and no other name or Bank Accounts like Sukanya Samridhi etc will be acceptable for transfer of the claim. In case of any delay in furnishing admissible tickets/bank account etc, a maximum period of one | month from the date of commencement of SSB will be considered after which no TA claim will be paid and the amount will be retumed to the Government No further que- ries/clalms will be accepted in this regard. you 20, Physical Conditioning. You are advised to be when report for SSB in order to be able to the tests at AFSB. You should achieve an ability to run 01 mile (1.6 kms) in 10 minutes, do 10 push ups and 03 ups. Prospective candidates are also advised to keep themselves in good condition to adapt to physical training at AFA which encompasses H swimming, rope climbing and other forms of physical training/ conditioning in which . they would undergo mandatory tests during training. f 21 Query For queries related to conduct of online examination, registration process and admit cards contact +91 9513252077 of E-Mail afcathelpdes| li.co.in. For queries regarding eligibility, allotment of AFSB centres, date of AFSB interview, merit list and Joining Instructions contact | 011-23010231 Extn 7610 or Toll free number 1800-11-2448 22 Disclaimer information given in the advertisement and on the website are only guidelines. in case of any ambiguity. the existing policies, rules and regulations of IAF/ Govt. of India as amended from time to lime will be final and binding. Terms and conditions given in the advertisernent are only guidelines and are subject to change without notice. 23 Statutory Warning. Selection in the Indian Air Force Is fair and merit based. Attempt to influence the selection process at any stage. or use of any unfair means | like forgery, impersonation or supplying false information etc. is liable to lead to termination of candidature or initiation of service and legal action against the concerned individual — ea ree we ii =a chin § H 080 10801/11/001212627 EN 7788,