Overview
The Indian Air Force has released the recruitment notification for the AFCAT 02 2026 cycle, inviting applications for 379 Technical and Non-Technical posts. Eligible candidates with Graduation, B.E./B.Tech, or M.Sc qualifications can apply online before the last date of 19/06/2026.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 379
Post Name: Various (Flying Branch, Aeronautical Engineer, etc.)
Organization: Indian Air Force
Job Location: Not Specified
| Post Name | Gender | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|
| Flying Branch Officer SSC | Men | 30 | Graduation (3 years) or BE/B.Tech (4 years) with Physics & Maths at 10+2 |
| Flying Branch Officer SSC | Women | 05 | Graduation (3 years) or BE/B.Tech (4 years) with Physics & Maths at 10+2 |
| Aeronautical Engineer Electronics AEL PC | Men | 02 | MSc Electronics with BSc Physics OR 4-year BE/B.Tech in Electronics/CSIT/Comm |
| Aeronautical Engineer Electronics AEL PC | Women | 02 | MSc Electronics with BSc Physics OR 4-year BE/B.Tech in Electronics/CSIT/Comm |
| Aeronautical Engineer Mechanical AEM PC | Men | 08 | Min 4-year BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing/Automobile/Metallurgy |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Flying Branch: Graduation (minimum 3 years) in any discipline OR BE/B.Tech (4 years); Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level are mandatory.
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics): MSc Electronics with BSc Physics OR minimum 4-year BE/B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, CSIT, or Communication disciplines OR AMIE/ASIE/IETE; Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level mandatory.
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical): Minimum 4-year BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Automobile, or Metallurgy disciplines; Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level mandatory.
Age Limit:
Important Dates
Notification Release: 20/05/2026
Application Start Date: 20/05/2026
Last Date to Apply: 19/06/2026
Exam Date: 08/08/2026
Application Fee
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Scale: Flying Officer: Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 (Level 10, 7th CPC)
Monthly Salary: MSP Rs. 15,500; Flight Cadets receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100 per month during training.
Selection Process
How to Apply
Visit the official website (https://indianairforce.nic.in/)
Locate the AFCAT 02 2026 recruitment link
Complete the online registration and fill in all required details
Upload necessary documents and pay the application fee
Submit the application before 19/06/2026
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