AFCAT Result 2026
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2026 Course
Conducted by: Indian Air Force
AFCAT Result 2026 — Air Force Common Admission Test
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is the national-level online written examination through which the Indian Air Force (IAF) shortlists educated young candidates for its Officer Cadre. Through AFCAT, officers are commissioned into the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) — Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) and Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) — and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches including Administration, Accounts, Logistics, Education and Meteorology. The test is conducted twice a year as AFCAT 01 and AFCAT 02, and the written result of every cycle is released by the Indian Air Force on the official AFCAT portal operated by C-DAC. This page explains the latest AFCAT result cycle, how to check the score in the candidate login, the cut-off trend, the selection stages that follow the written result, and the frequently asked questions — with links only to official Indian Air Force portals.
Result Status — AFCAT 2026 Cycles
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Result Name | AFCAT 01/2026 Written Examination Result (with AFSB call letters for qualified candidates) |
| Conducting Body | Indian Air Force (IAF); examination administered by C-DAC on the official AFCAT portal |
| Exam Cycle | AFCAT 01/2026 — short-term commission for courses commencing from July 2026 onwards |
| Post(s) Offered | Flying Branch; Ground Duty (Technical) — AE (Mechanical) & AE (Electronics); Ground Duty (Non-Technical) — Administration, Accounts, Logistics, Education, Meteorology |
| Indicative Vacancies | Approx. 450 to 550 officer posts per cycle (confirmed strength is published in each cycle's IAF notification and varies batch to batch) |
| Status | Written result declared in candidate logins; AFSB interview results and final merit follow separately |
| Result Declaration | Generally 3 to 4 weeks after the last written test date of the cycle |
| Selection Stages | AFCAT online written test → EKT (for Technical candidates only) → AFSB interview (Air Force Selection Board) → Medical Board → Final all-India merit |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
Result Timeline — AFCAT 01/2026 Cycle
| Event | Indicative Period |
|---|---|
| Notification published on IAF website | November to December 2025 |
| Online application window | December 2025 to January 2026 |
| Application correction / update window | January 2026 (short window after closing date) |
| Admit card released | One to two weeks before the written exam |
| AFCAT written examination (multiple days) | February 2026, at computer-based test centres across India |
| EKT for Ground Duty (Technical) candidates | Immediately after the written paper on the same day |
| Written result and AFSB call letters | March 2026 |
| AFSB interviews, first batch | April to May 2026 |
| Medical Board examination at designated centres | May to June 2026 |
| Review medical board (for appealed cases) | June 2026 |
| Final merit list and induction list | June to July 2026 |
| Courses commence at training academies | From the July window onwards, as notified |
How to Check the AFCAT Written Result
- Open the official AFCAT portal afcat.cdac.in. Result notices are also announced on the Indian Air Force official website.
- Reach the Candidate Login section of the portal.
- Sign in using the Email ID and password you registered with while applying.
- Your written test score and current application status appear on the dashboard immediately after result declaration.
- If you clear the declared cut-off, an invitation to the AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) becomes visible; save or print the call letter.
- For Ground Duty (Technical) posts, the EKT scorecard is also shown in the same login. Your AFSB centre preference decides where you attend the interview.
Official Result Links
- AFCAT Official Portal (afcat.cdac.in) — candidate login, application status, written scorecard and AFSB call letters
- Indian Air Force Official Website — AFCAT notifications, press releases and career windows
- The AFCAT written result is not a public roll-number PDF. The score is shown only in each candidate's private login after declaration, so ignore any website claiming to publish AFCAT score lists publicly or by email.
Exam Scheme and Cut-off Details
| Paper | Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT (all candidates) | General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude | 100 | 300 | 2 hours |
| EKT (Ground Duty Technical only) | Engineering knowledge — Computer Science, Mechanical & Electronics fundamentals | 50 | 150 | 45 minutes |
There is no negative marking in AFCAT. Every correct answer is worth three marks and unanswered questions score zero. The Indian Air Force sets branch-wise cut-offs after each cycle depending on the number of applicants and the available vacancies, so the qualifying score shifts from cycle to cycle — historically the written cut-off has hovered broadly around the 155–175 mark zone out of 300 for general category candidates, but only the portal dashboard is definitive. The EKT is qualifying in nature: Your EKT score does not add to your ACAFT written total, but you must clear it to remain eligible for Ground Duty (Technical) AFSB calls. The final merit uses the written performance and the AFSB recommendation, subject to medical fitness.
AFSB Interview — The Stage After the Written Result
Only qualifying written scorers are called to the AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) interview, which is a 4-to-5 day procedure. Day 1 covers the Screening Test: the Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) paper test and the Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PPDT). Candidates who clear screening stay for the remaining days, which include the Psychological Tests (Thematic Apperception Test, Word Association Test, Situation Reaction Test and Self Description), the Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks (group discussion, outdoor tasks, lecturette, command tasks) and the final Conference where assessors render their verdict. AFSB centres operate at Dehradun, Mysuru, Varanasi, Gandhinagar and Guwahati; candidates choose their preferred centres during application itself.
Selection Process in Brief
- Written examination (AFCAT): 100 multiple choice questions for 300 marks over two hours with no negative marking, at computer-based centres nationwide.
- EKT: Engineering Knowledge Test for Ground Duty (Technical) candidates only, taken immediately after the main written paper on the same day.
- AFSB interview: recommended candidates proceed to the Medical Board; AFSB recommendation remains valid for the cycle only.
- Medical examination: at designated Air Force Medical Centres against the branch-wise medical standards — anthropometry, vision, dental and special checks for Flying Branch candidates at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine.
- Final merit and induction: a combined merit of written and interview performance, subject to medical fitness, decides the final course allotment and call-up.
FAQ
Q: Where do I check my AFCAT written score?
A: In your private login on the official AFCAT portal afcat.cdac.in. There is no public roll-number PDF for the written result.
Q: Is EKT compulsory for all candidates?
A: No. EKT applies only to Ground Duty (Technical) posts and is taken right after the main written paper on the same day.
Q: What happens after the AFSB recommendation?
A: You appear before the Medical Board, and final selections are prepared from the combined merit of the written score and AFSB outcome, subject to medical fitness.
Q: I qualified the written result but did not receive my AFSB call letter. What should I do?
A: Log in again and refresh your dashboard — call letters are sometimes released in batches. If the problem persists, use the contact/helpdesk section available inside the logged-in portal.
Q: Can I appeal against the Medical Board decision?
A: Yes. The Air Force Medical Board has an appellate process (Review Medical Board). The steps and timelines are mentioned in your medical call letter and on the official portal.
Q: When does the course start for selected candidates?
A: AFCAT 01 cycle candidates typically commence training from the July window onwards, and 02 cycle candidates in the corresponding January window, once medical clearances are complete.
Q: My AFCAT application had a photo/signature problem. Will it stop the result?
A: The portal issues defect lists after the application window, and rejected applications are notified in the login itself. Always correct defects within the notified window.
Disclaimer
The cycle dates, stage periods, cut-off ranges and mark scheme above are based on the latest available official notifications and historical trends; they may shift from cycle to cycle. For the written result declaration, admit cards, AFSB dates, medical schedule and final merit, always rely on the official AFCAT portal afcat.cdac.in and the Indian Air Force official website indianairforce.nic.in. Never submit your scorecard, certificates or personal details to unofficial sites, and beware of result-forwarding forwards on messaging apps that claim to list AFCAT scores.