AFCAT Registration 2026: Date, Registration Fee, Form Correction Period

AFCAT Registration 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the notification for the AFCAT 1 exam 2026. The registration process for the same will commence on November 17, 2025. Eligible candidates registering for the AFCAT exam will be required to register before the application deadline of December 4, 2025 and pay the specified fee to submit the application form.

The Air Force Common Admission Test is conducted twice a year in the form of paper 1 and paper 2. The AFCAT 1 2026 Exam is will be conducted on January 31, 2026. 

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The AFCAT 1 2026 notification is likely to be out in December 2025.

Last Updated 13th October 2025

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The AFCAT application form is published on the official website for the selection of male and female candidates as commissioned officers in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Further, candidates can either register for (i) AFCAT or (ii) NCC Special Entry. Interested applicants who are planning to attempt further sessions of AFCAT exam should know how to fill up the application form to complete the AFCAT registration process. Continue reading to know how to apply for AFCAT 2026, and how to correct the application form.

AFCAT Registration 2026

The online application must be filled out carefully by applicants. If there are any errors in the application form then the registration will stand cancelled. Before selecting the "Make Payment" option, students are advised to cross-check that the entered information is accurate. Candidates will not be able to edit the form once it has been submitted. Additionally, only the most recent application form will be taken into consideration for the purpose of issuing the AFCAT admit card to applicants who have submitted multiple applications. The fee paid when submitting extra applications will not be refunded.

The most important thing for candidates is to understand the exam-related dates. Missing the registration or form correction window can lead to complications, and this can happen when applicants are not sure about the AFCAT dates. Check the table below to understand the important events and their dates.

AFCAT Registration 2026: How to Complete AFCAT Login?

To minimize last-minute errors and avoid website/server delays, applicants are recommended to submit their online applications well in advance. IAF aspirants planning to give the AFCAT exam are required to apply online by using the links mentioned below:

• https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in/
• https://afcat.cdac.in

Following are the steps on how to successfully complete the registration process for the AFCAT exam-

• Visit the official website and select the "candidate login" option that would lead to the "register here" option
• Applicants will be asked to sign in with the system-generated password and the registered email
• Candidates can reset the password and it is crucial for them to remember their AFCAT login details for future use
• Read the guidelines carefully and select the acknowledgement reading the instructions to proceed to the next stage
• Next, students will be asked to fill up an application form

AFCAT Application Form 2026

Candidates will be asked to fill up the following details in the application form:

AFCAT Registration 2026: Documents Required

Applicants must have the following documents to finish the registration process successfully:

AFCAT Form Correction Window

IAF opens a correction window for the AFCAT 2026 application form once the application process is complete. Just the "Fill Application Form" and "Upload Document" parts are editable. Candidates can change details including their name, father's name, passport-size photo, signature, and thumb impression using the correction box if they made any mistakes. Making modifications to the application form is free of charge. Candidates who successfully register and submit the application fee will have the option to modify their application.

AFCAT Exam centres 2026

Cities that would be functional to conduct the test are-

Note: The list of centres is provisional and subject to change based on availability and demand. Centres will be assigned to candidates based on their preferences. However, applicants are advised to select the preferred slot carefully as requests to change the centre, the date, or the time of the slot will not be approved. 

AFCAT Fee 2026

The examination fee of Rs. 250 (non-refundable) for AFCAT entrance (not applicable for NCC special entry) may be paid online after completing the online application form by selecting the 'Make Payment' option. Demand draughts (DD), checks, or cash are not acceptable forms of payment for examination fees. The test fee can be paid with credit, debit cards, or net banking.