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AFCAT 2026 Officer Admission Blueprint

Xamsathi's Air Force Elite Pass is specifically engineered for the 100-question computer-based exam and AFSB selection board.

Verbal Ability

AFCAT level Cloze tests, Idioms, and Error detection simulation modules.

Spatial Reasoning

Master the 32-question Reasoning & Military Aptitude section with pattern completion sets.

Numerical Speed

AFCAT-specific arithmetic shortcuts for Time, Work, Speed & Distance sections.

EKT Technical Bank

Specialized engineering knowledge test papers for Mechanical, CS and Electrical branches.

75+ Simulation Sets Flying/GD Stats AFSB Guidance

AFCAT 2026 Complete Academic Guide

Entrance specifications for Flying and Ground Duty Branches of the IAF.

✈️ Aim for the Sky
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted by the Indian Air Force twice a year for recruitment of officers in Flying and Ground Duty branches. It is the leading entry for graduates into the gazetted officers rank of the IAF.

AFCAT 2026 Expected Cycle

AFCAT 1 2026 (Winter)
NotificationDec 2025
Written ExamFeb 2026
AFCAT 2 2026 (Summer)
NotificationJune 2026
Written ExamAug 2026

Authorized Source: afcat.cdac.in

Branch Wise Eligibility

Flying Branch

60% in Graduation + Physics/Maths at 10+2 level. B.E/B.Tech also eligible.

Age Limit20-24 Yrs

GD Technical

B.E/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in relevant Engineering disciplines.

Age Limit20-26 Yrs

GD Non-Technical

Graduation with 60% in any discipline. Logistics, Admin & Accounts entries.

Age Limit20-26 Yrs
Height (Male)
162.5 cm
Height (Female)
152 cm
Flying (Vision)
6/6 Correctable

Online Test Pattern

AFCAT Online Test

General Awareness
25 Qs75m
Verbal Ability (English)
25 Qs75m
Numerical Ability
18 Qs54m
Reasoning & Aptitude
32 Qs96m
Total Composite300 Marks
120 Minutes Duration
Marking Policy
Correct Answer+3 Marks
Wrong Answer-1 Mark
EKT (Technical Entry)

Only for Ground Duty (Technical) branch candidates. Computer based.

50 Qs
Intensity
150m
Max Marks
45m
Time cap

Syllabus – Academic Breakdown

Verbal Ability

Comprehension MasteryError Detection logicSentence CompletionSynonyms & AntonymsIdioms & PhrasesCloze Test Strategy

Reasoning & Aptitude

Verbal/Non-Verbal ReasoningLogic SeriesCoding-DecodingBlood RelationsSpatial Ability SimulationPattern Completion

Numerical Ability

Percentage logic

Ratio & Proportion

Profit & Loss

Time & Work Dynamics

Average / Speed

Compound Interest

General Awareness

Freedom Movement

Indian Geography

Polity / Constitution

Basic Science (Phys/Bio)

Defence Specific news

International Sports

AFSB Selection & Air Force Lifestyle

AFSB – The 5-Day Integration

1

Day 1: Screening (OIR Tests & PPDT Screening).

2-4

Psychology & GTO: TAT, WAT, Situation Reaction.

CPSS Test

(For Flying Branch Only – Once in Lifetime Opportunity)

Day 5: FINAL CONFERENCE
Flying Officer Pay
₹56,100
Level-10 Stipend in Training
Flying Allow.₹25,000+
Training (Fly)74 Weeks
Training (GD)52 Weeks

AFCAT Officer Blueprint 2026

Reasoning Master

Reasoning (32 Qs) is the core. Focus on spatial ability and military aptitude patterns for a 90+ score in this section.

Numerical Logic

Level is Grade 10 but speed is key. Practice 18 math questions every day to finish them within 20 minutes under pressure.

GA Systematic

Track last 8 months of current affairs with a heavy focus on IAF aircraft, military exercises, and national awards.

English Vocab

Master 500 high-frequency AFCAT words. Sentence rearrangement and comprehension are easy marks if practiced daily.

Gold Standard Prep
Designed for Air Force Selection Standards
10 Years PYQ Analysis Included in Elite Pass