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Indian Air Force Announces AFCAT 02/2026 Results, 379 Vacancies Up for Grabs
The Indian Air Force released the results of the AFCAT 02/2026 written examination on September 9, 2026. Candidates who took the test can view their individual results by logging into the AFCAT candidate portal using their registered credentials.
The examination was held on August 8, 2026, for recruitment into the Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical branches, including entries through NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry. Successful candidates will join courses beginning in July 2027.
To access their results, candidates need to log in with their registered email ID and password to view marks, qualification status, and cut-off details. The written exam was scored out of a maximum of 300 marks. A total of 379 vacancies have been announced across the various branches.
Those who qualify in the written exam will advance to the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) stage as part of the standard selection process.
To check their results, candidates should visit the AFCAT candidate portal, log in with their registered email and password, navigate to the AFCAT 02/2026 result section, and view their scorecard and qualification status. They are advised to download and save this information for use in later selection stages, and to only use their own registered login details.
Separately, the cut-off for GATE Score Entry under AFCAT 02/2026 has also been announced. Candidates meeting the minimum GATE score requirement can proceed directly to the AFSB stage without needing to qualify through the written AFCAT exam. These candidates should also log into the portal to check their status and follow further instructions for the AFSB process.
Candidates who clear the AFCAT stage will undergo AFSB assessment, followed by a medical examination for those recommended by the board. The final merit list will be based on performance across all applicable stages of selection.
The AFSB process for qualified candidates is scheduled to take place between October and December 2026, with medical examinations expected to follow from November 2026 to January 2027.
Candidates have been advised to regularly check the AFCAT portal for updates regarding AFSB seat allocation, call letters, and other selection-related instructions.