The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the AFCAT 02/2025 notification for recruitment to 284 posts in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. The courses will commence in July 2026. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens from 2nd June 2025 to 1st July 2025.
Candidates interested in Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2025 should read the complete notification before applying online.
📌 AFCAT 2025 Vacancy Overview
Post Name
Vacancies
Flying Branch
03
Ground Duty (Technical)
156
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
125
Total
284
🎓 Educational Qualification (As per branch)
Branch
Qualification Requirement
Flying Branch
10+2 with 50% marks in Maths & Physics + Graduate with 60% marks OR B.E/B.Tech with 60% marks
Ground Duty (Technical)
Same as above
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
Graduate (minimum 3-year degree course) or B.E/B.Tech with 60% marks
🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
Entry Type
Age Criteria
Flying Branch
20 to 24 years (born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006)
Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech)
20 to 26 years (born between 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2006)
Note: CPL holders get upper age relaxation up to 26 years.
💰 Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
All Categories
₹550 + GST
💵 Pay Scale
Stipend during training: ₹56,100 per month
After commissioning, the salary ranges as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Pay Level 10 and above) with MSP of ₹15,500.