AFCAT 2 Registration 2026 Last Date Extended Till June 21 - Apply Now for 379 Vacancies at afcat.edcil.co.in
The Indian Air Force has extended the AFCAT 2 2026 application deadline to June 21, giving candidates another opportunity to apply for 379 vacancies. Registered applicants will appear for the written exam on August 8, followed by the AFSB interview and medical examination stages.
Key Points
- Online application for AFCAT 2 2026 is extended until June 21, 2026.
- The AFCAT 2 2026 examination will be conducted on August 8, 2026.
- Indian Air Force aims to fill around 379 vacancies through AFCAT 2 2026.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has extended the last date for online application for AFCAT 2 2026. This is a good opportunity for the aspirants who want to join the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, NCC Special Entry and Ground Duty (Technical) through GATE. Eligible candidates can complete their registration at the official AFCAT portal before the last date of registration ends at 21 June 2026. Indian Airforce aims to fill around 379 vacancies through AFCAT 02 2026 across various branches.
Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the last date to avoid any last minute technical issues. The AFCAT 2 2026 examination will be conducted on August 8 2026.
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AFCAT 2 2026 Apply Link
Candidates can submit their applications through the official AFCAT website at afcat.edcil.co.in. The registration process commenced on May 20, 2026. Candidates are required to register themselves, fill in the personal and educational details, upload documents and pay the prescribed application fee to complete the process. For the candidate's reference, we have given the direct apply link.
| AFCAT 2 2026 Apply Link |
AFCAT 2 2026 Recruitment Key Highlights
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted by the Indian Air Force twice every year for the recruitment of Group A commissioned officers in various branches. Candidates can refer to the table below for the important details related to the AFCAT 2 2026 recruitment drive.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Indian Airforce |
| Exam Name | AFCAT 2 2026 |
| Branches | Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Non-Technical), NCC Special Entry |
| Total Vacancies | 379 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | May 20, 2026 to June 21, 2026 (11:30 PM) |
| Selection Process | Online Written Exam, AFSB Interview, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | afcat.edcil.co.in |
How to Apply Online for AFCAT 2 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps given below to complete the online application process
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Go to the official AFCAT website at afcat.edcil.co.in.
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The homepage will appear. There you will find an application link for AFCAT 02/2026. The last date was extended; click on it.
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If you have not registered, then sign up using details such as name, mobile number, and valid email address.
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After signup, log in to the portal using your user ID and password
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Fill the personal, communication, and educational details in the application form.
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Select the branch and preferred examination cities.
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Upload the relevant document such as a photograph and signature.
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Check and review the application form once.
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Pay the application fees via various modes of payment available.
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Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future references.
What’s Next After AFCAT 2 2026 Registration Ends?
After the application window closes the Indian Air Force will release the AFCAT 2 2026 admit card on the official website. Registered candidates will be able to download the hall ticket by using their login credentials. The written examination will be conducted on August 8 2026. Candidates qualifying the exam will go for the AFSB interview stage followed by medical examination and final selection.
Deepanshu Upadhayaya is an education journalist with expertise in covering recruitment examinations, government job notifications, and UPSC success stories. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading media organizations such as Times Network Digital and is currently associated with Jagran New Media, where he covers competitive examinations, recruitment drives, admit cards, results, and exam preparation-related content. A graduate of Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi, Deepanshu brings a strong understanding of the education sector, through his accurate, timely, and reader-friendly approach. He also holds Master's degrees in Economics and Mass Communication. Apart from covering education news, Deepanshu enjoys singing, playing cricket, and reading books. He can be reached at deepanshu.upadhayaya@jagrannewmedia.com.