Here's some good news for young people dreaming of joining the Indian Air Force. The Air Force has extended the last date to apply for AFCAT 1 2026 to December 19, 2025.  Candidates who haven't applied yet can quickly visit the official website afcat.cdac.in and submit their applications.

Who can apply?
The eligibility criteria for AFCAT 1 2026 vary depending on the post. Depending on the position, candidates should have a 10+2 qualification, a graduate degree, an engineering degree, or an NCC certificate. For the Flying Branch, the applicant's age should be between 20 and 24 years. For Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical), the age limit is 26 years, and age relaxation will be given to NCC certificate holders.

What is the application fee?
Candidates of all categories have to pay an application fee of Rs. 550 for the AFCAT entry. The fee can only be paid online.

Important advice for candidates
The last date to apply is December 19, 2025. After this date, there will be no opportunity to fill out the form. Interested candidates should complete the application process as soon as possible without delay. Keep checking the official website for all related updates.

How to apply for AFCAT 1 2026?
Candidates can apply using the easy steps given below:

First, visit the official website afcat.cdac.in.

Click on the recruitment-related link on the homepage.

Click on "Not Yet Registered? Register Here" to register.

Log in and fill out the application form.

Submit the application form after paying the application fee.

Save a printout of the application form for future reference.

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