AFCAT 02/2026 Online Form Extended Till 21 June 2026

Indian Air Force (IAF) has extended the online application deadline for AFCAT 02/2026. Candidates who have not yet completed their registration can now submit their application form till 21 June 2026 (11:30 PM). The extension provides an additional opportunity for defence aspirants to apply for one of the most sought-after officer entry schemes in the Indian Air Force.

AFCAT 02/2026 recruitment aims to fill 142 vacancies in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Both male and female candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply through the official AFCAT portal.

AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment 2026: Overview

Here’s a quick overview of what we can expect from the AFCAT 1 2026 notification:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	AFCAT 2 2026
Total Posts	142 Posts
Mode of Application	Online
Online Form Start Date	20 May 2026
Previous Last Date	19 June 2026
Extended Last Date	21 June 2026
Official Website	https://afcat.cdac.in

AFCAT 02/2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 142 vacancies have been announced under different branches.

Entry Type	Post	Male	Female	Total
AFCAT	Flying	30	05	35
Ground Duty Non-Technical	Administration	50	12	62
Ground Duty Non-Technical	LGS	04	02	06
Ground Duty Non-Technical	Accounts	05	02	07
Ground Duty Non-Technical	Education	01	02	03
Ground Duty Non-Technical	Weapon Systems	21	05	26
Meteorology Entry	Meteorology	01	02	03

NCC Special Entry

10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC are reserved.

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Final Words

The AFCAT 02/2026 Batch Recruitment is a great opportunity for candidates who dream of becoming officers in the Indian Air Force. Interested candidates should apply before the last date and start preparing seriously for the written exam and AFSB interview.

Candidates are advised to keep all documents ready and regularly check the official website for the latest announcements related to the admit card, exam date, and result updates.