AFCAT 02/2026 Admit Card Out – Download Link, Exam Date and Instructions

AFCAT 02/2026 Admit Card Out – Download Link, Exam Date and Instructions

The Indian Air Force has made the AFCAT 02/2026 Admit Card available for candidates appearing in the Air Force Common Admission Test. Applicants who successfully completed their registration can download the hall ticket by logging in to the official AFCAT candidate portal.

The AFCAT 02/2026 online examination will be conducted on 8 August 2026 for entry into the Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical and Non-Technical branches. The courses for selected candidates are scheduled to begin in July 2027.

Candidates should download and print their admit card before the examination. Entry to the examination centre will not be allowed without a printed hall ticket and the required original identity documents.

AFCAT 02/2026 Admit Card: Overview

Important Dates

The official AFCAT portal confirmed that the registration deadline was extended until 21 June 2026 at 11:59 PM. The detailed notification had originally mentioned 19 June as the closing date.

How to Download AFCAT 02/2026 Admit Card

Candidates can follow these steps to download their AFCAT hall ticket:

1. Visit the official AFCAT candidate portal.

2. Open the AFCAT 02/2026 candidate login section.

3. Enter your registered user ID or email address.

4. Enter your password and the security code displayed on the screen.

5. Click on the login button.

6. Open the Download Admit Card option from the dashboard.

7. Check all the information printed on the admit card.

8. Download the hall ticket in PDF format.

9. Take a clear colour or black-and-white printout for the examination.

The Indian Air Force does not send a physical admit card by post. Candidates are responsible for downloading it from the official portal and carrying a printed copy to the examination centre.

Details Mentioned on the Admit Card

After downloading the hall ticket, candidates should verify the following information:

• Candidate’s name

• Registration number

• Hall ticket number

• Photograph and signature

• Date of birth

• Examination date

• Reporting time

• Gate closing time

• Examination centre name

• Complete examination centre address

• Candidate’s category

• Important examination instructions

The name and personal details printed on the hall ticket should match the candidate’s Class 10 certificate and original identity documents.

In case of an incorrect name, photograph, examination centre or any other discrepancy, candidates should immediately contact the AFCAT helpdesk.

AFCAT 02/2026 Exam Schedule

The examination will be held according to the following schedule:

Candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination centre after the verification process begins at 9:30 AM. They should therefore reach the venue well before the reporting time.

Documents Required at the Examination Centre

Candidates must carry all the following items:

1. Printed copy of the AFCAT 02/2026 e-Admit Card

2. Original Aadhaar card

3. One additional original photo identity document

4. Two passport-size colour photographs

5. Blue or black ballpoint pen

The additional identity document may be a:

• PAN card

• Passport

• Driving licence

• Voter ID card

• Another valid photo identity document issued by a government authority

Photocopies of Aadhaar or the second identity document will not be accepted. The two passport-size photographs should be the same as the photograph uploaded during the application process.

Items Not Allowed Inside the Examination Hall

Candidates should not carry:

• Mobile phones

• Smartwatches or electronic watches

• Calculators

• Bluetooth devices

• Earphones or headphones

• Cameras or recording devices

• Books or handwritten notes

• Geometry boxes

• Bags, wallets or purses

• Food or beverages

• Jewellery or unnecessary personal items

Possession of a prohibited electronic device may result in cancellation of candidature and debarment from future AFCAT examinations.

AFCAT 02/2026 Exam Pattern

The examination will include questions from:

• General Awareness

• Verbal Ability in English

• Numerical Ability

• Reasoning

• Military Aptitude

Numerical Ability questions will generally be of matriculation level, while the standard of questions in other sections will be at graduation level.

AFCAT 02/2026 Vacancy Details

The official notification contains 379 numerical vacancies, not 142.

NCC Special Entry vacancies are not included as a fixed number. Under NCC Special Entry, seats are calculated as a percentage of CDSE and AFCAT vacancies according to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

The vacancies are tentative and may be changed by the Indian Air Force depending on organisational requirements and availability of training slots.

Application Fee

The fee was non-refundable and had to be paid online during the application process.

AFCAT 02/2026 Selection Process

Candidates applying through the AFCAT examination may have to complete the following stages:

1. AFCAT online written examination

2. Air Force Selection Board testing

3. Psychological and group tests

4. Personal interview

5. Computerised Pilot Selection System for applicable Flying Branch candidates

6. Medical examination

7. Final merit list

Candidates applying through eligible NCC Special Entry or GATE Score Entry routes are exempted from the AFCAT written examination and may be shortlisted directly for AFSB testing according to the applicable rules.

What to Do If the Admit Card Is Not Downloading

Candidates experiencing login, download or admit-card-related problems can contact the official AFCAT helpdesk.

AFCAT Helpdesk Number: +91 9513252077
Helpdesk Email: afcathelpdesk@edcil.co.in
Working Days: Monday to Saturday, except closed holidays

Before contacting the helpdesk, candidates should try:

• Checking the entered login credentials

• Resetting the password

• Opening the portal in another browser

• Clearing browser cache and cookies

• Disabling unnecessary browser extensions

• Trying again using a stable internet connection

Any incorrect information on the admit card should be reported before the examination date.

Important Links

Only the official Indian Air Force or AFCAT portal links should be added to this section. Avoid adding links from an unofficial recruitment website as the primary download button.

Disclaimer

The information provided on NexRojgar is intended to help candidates understand the AFCAT 02/2026 admit card and examination process. Candidates must verify the examination centre, reporting time and all instructions from their admit card and the official AFCAT portal. NexRojgar is not associated with the Indian Air Force and is not responsible for any change made by the recruiting authority.