AFCAT 01/2027 Syllabus – Indian Air Force (IAF) ne Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2027 ka detailed notification jari kar diya hai. Is bharti se Flying Branch aur Ground Duty (Technical aur Non-Technical) branches me 284 Group 'A' Gazetted Officer posts bhari jayengi (courses January 2028 se shuru). Online aavedan 12 November – 11 December 2026 tak chalega aur online exam 31 January 2027 (Sunday) ko hoga.
Is post me AFCAT paper aur EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test) ka poora official syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme aur selection process diya gaya hai — sab kuch detailed notification ke anusar.
⚠️ Vacancy par saaf baat: Kuch websites "379 posts" dikha rahi hain — ye aankda official roop se pusht nahi hai. Detailed notification me 284 posts hain (268 AFCAT Entry + 16 GATE Score Entry; NCC Special Entry seats alag se percentage-based hain).
📌 AFCAT 01/2027 – Overview
| विवरण | जानकारी |
|---|---|
| परीक्षा का नाम | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2027 |
| भर्ती बोर्ड | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Entries | AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry, GATE Score Entry |
| Branches | Flying, Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Non-Technical) |
| कुल पद | 284 (tentative) + NCC Special Entry seats |
| योग्यता | Graduation / BE/BTech (branch ke anusar; neeche dekhein) |
| आयु सीमा | Flying: 20–24 वर्ष; Ground Duty: 20–26 वर्ष (1 January 2028 ko) |
| आवेदन | 12 November (11:00 AM) – 11 December 2026 (11:30 PM) |
| Application Fee | ₹550 + 18% GST (AFCAT Entry); NCC Special Entry aur GATE Entry ke liye nil |
| Exam Date | 31 January 2027 (Sunday), 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon |
| Course Commencement | January 2028 ka pehla hafta |
| आधिकारिक पोर्टल | afcat.edcil.co.in |
📊 AFCAT 01/2027 – Branch-wise Vacancy (Tentative)
| Entry / Branch | Men (PC) | Women (PC) | Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT – Flying | – | – | 28 | 8 | 36 |
| AFCAT – GD (T) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) | 5 | 2 | 54 | 27 | 88 |
| AFCAT – GD (T) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) | 8 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 36 |
| AFCAT – GD (NT) Weapon Systems | – | – | 25 | 5 | 30 |
| AFCAT – GD (NT) Administration | 1 | 1 | 34 | 17 | 53 |
| AFCAT – GD (NT) Logistics | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 |
| AFCAT – GD (NT) Accounts | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| AFCAT – GD (NT) Education | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| AFCAT – GD (NT) Meteorology | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| GATE Score Entry – AE (Electronics) | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 11 |
| GATE Score Entry – AE (Mechanical) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| कुल | 284 |
NCC Special Entry (Flying): CDSE vacancies ke 10% (PC, Men) aur AFCAT vacancies ke 10% (SSC, Men aur Women) NCC ke liye reserved hain. Ground Duty vacancies ke 10% NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate holders ke liye reserved hain. Vacancies tentative hain aur badal sakti hain.
📅 AFCAT 01/2027 – Important Dates
| Event | तिथि |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification | 12 November 2026 tak portal par uplabdh |
| Online Registration शुरू | 12 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि | 11 December 2026, 11:30 PM |
| Admit Card Download | 27 January 2027, 11:00 AM se |
| AFCAT Online Exam | 31 January 2027 (Sunday), 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon |
| Question Paper / Answer Key / Response Sheet (objection window) | 3 February 2027 (10:00 AM) – 5 February 2027 (10:00 AM) |
| Result | Late February – March 2027 (expected) |
| AFSB Interviews | March 2027 se (expected) |
| Course Commencement | January 2028 ka pehla hafta |
Exam Day Timings (31 January 2027)
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Candidate Reporting Time | 8:00 AM |
| Last Entry Time | 9:00 AM |
| Admit card/ID verification, biometrics, photo, seating | 8:00 – 9:45 AM |
| Instructions padhna | 9:45 – 10:00 AM |
| AFCAT Exam | 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon |
⚠️ 9:00 AM ke baad entry nahi milegi — pichhle cycle me gate 9:30 AM band hota tha, is baar aadha ghanta pehle hai. Time par pahunchein.
🎓 AFCAT 01/2027 – Eligibility (Short Summary)
| Branch | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Flying | 10+2 me Maths aur Physics + 3 saal ki graduation (kisi bhi discipline) ya 4 saal ka BE/BTech |
| GD (T) – AE (Electronics) | 10+2 me Physics aur Maths + 4 saal ki engineering degree (listed electronics/electrical/computer/IT disciplines) |
| GD (T) – AE (Mechanical) | 10+2 me Physics aur Maths + 4 saal ki engineering degree (listed mechanical/aerospace disciplines) |
| GD (NT) – Weapon Systems | 10+2 me Maths aur Physics + graduation ya BE/BTech |
| GD (NT) – Administration / Logistics | 10+2 + graduation (kisi bhi discipline) |
| GD (NT) – Accounts | 10+2 + BCom / BBA/BMS/BBS (Finance) / BSc (Finance) ya CA/CMA/CS/CFA |
| GD (NT) – Education | 10+2 + graduation + post-graduation (kisi bhi discipline) |
| GD (NT) – Meteorology | 10+2 + BSc (Physics aur Maths) ya 4 saal ki engineering degree |
Age (1 January 2028 ko): Flying Branch 20–24 saal (janm 2 Jan 2004 – 1 Jan 2008; valid DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence holders ke liye 26 saal tak); Ground Duty 20–26 saal (janm 2 Jan 2002 – 1 Jan 2008). Course shuru hone par unmarried hona zaroori hai; training ke dauran shaadi allowed nahi hai. Final-year students apply kar sakte hain (koi current backlog nahi hona chahiye) — final exam poora hone ka proof 30 November 2027 tak dena hoga.
Poori eligibility, medical standards aur AFSB procedure ke liye detailed notification zaroor padhein — is bharti ki poori jaankari hamare blog par bhi hai.
📋 AFCAT 01/2027 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Duration | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT (sabhi branches) | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | 2 hours | 100 | 300 |
| EKT (sirf Ground Duty Technical choice wale) | Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics | 45 minutes | 50 | 150 |
- Marking Scheme: Har sahi uttar par +3 marks, har galat uttar par −1 mark, unattempted par 0
- Language: Exam English only hai (AFCAT aur EKT dono)
- Mode: Online, objective type (multiple choice)
- Normalisation: Agar exam ek se zyada shifts me hota hai to marks normalise kiye jayenge
- Subject-wise distribution: Notification me AFCAT paper ka fixed subject-wise question distribution nahi diya gaya hai — 100 questions chaaron subjects se milakar aate hain
📖 AFCAT Syllabus 2026-27 – Subject-wise (Official Notification ke Anusar)
📖 (i) English (Verbal Ability in English)
Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion / Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases.
🌍 (ii) General Awareness
History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc.
🔢 (iii) Numerical Ability
Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains / Boats & Streams).
🧠 (iv) Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.
Standard: Numerical Ability ke prashn Matriculation (10th) level ke honge; baaki subjects ke prashn graduation level (Indian University) ke honge.
🔧 EKT Syllabus – Engineering Knowledge Test (Ground Duty Technical ke Liye)
EKT sirf un candidates ke liye hai jinhone apni choices me Ground Duty (Technical) branch chuna hai. Paper 3 streams se banta hai — Mechanical, Computer Science aur Electrical & Electronics — aur har stream me Fundamental Engineering, Specialisation aur Allied Engineering topics hote hain.
Fundamental Engineering (sabhi streams ke liye common)
Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Drawing.
Mechanical Engineering
| Group | Topics |
|---|---|
| Specialisation | Engineering Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics / Hydraulic Machines, Theory of Machines, Materials Science, Manufacturing Science, Machine Drawing |
| Allied Engineering | Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Aircraft Structures, Power Plant Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering |
Computer Science Engineering
| Group | Topics |
|---|---|
| Specialisation | Information Technology, Network Theory Design, Analog and Digital Electronics, Computer Networks, Switching Theory, Electronic Devices |
| Allied Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Telecommunication Systems, Microwave Engineering, Antenna and Wave Propagation, Radar Theory, Instrumentation |
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
| Group | Topics |
|---|---|
| Specialisation | Analog and Digital Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Devices, Control Engineering, Telecommunication Systems, Microwave Engineering, Antenna and Wave Propagation |
| Allied Engineering | Switching Theory, Computer Networks, Radar Theory, Network Theory Design, Instrumentation, Information Technology |
Taiyari ki tip: EKT me apni stream ke specialisation topics par sabse zyada focus karein, lekin allied topics ko bilkul na chhodein — paper me teeno streams ke topics mix hote hain.
📝 AFCAT 01/2027 Selection Process
- Online Written Exam (AFCAT + EKT jahan laagu) – 31 January 2027
- AFSB Interview (5 din) – Written clear karne wale candidates, NCC Special Entry candidates (direct) aur shortlisted GATE Entry candidates ko Air Force Selection Board par bulaya jata hai: Dehradun (1 AFSB), Mysuru (2 AFSB), Gandhinagar (3 AFSB), Varanasi (4 AFSB) ya Guwahati (5 AFSB). Candidate khud portal par AFSB date aur venue chunta hai.
- Medical Examination – AFSB ke baad medical fitness jaanch.
- Final Merit List – Written exam + AFSB tests ke kul marks ke aadhar par.
Training: January 2028 ke pehle hafte se Air Force Academy, Dundigal (Hyderabad) me. Flying aur Ground Duty (Technical) — lagbhag 74 hafte; Ground Duty (Non-Technical) — lagbhag 50 hafte. Training ke dauran Flight Cadets ko ₹56,100/month (fixed) stipend milta hai; commissioning par Flying Officer ka pay Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) + MSP ₹15,500 + allowances.
🖥️ AFCAT 01/2027 – How to Apply (Short Steps)
- Official portal afcat.edcil.co.in par jayein aur Sign-up/registration karein (naam Class 10 certificate ke anusar, mobile number aur email ID — dono OTP se verify honge).
- Login karke form bharein — personal, communication aur qualification details, course preferences aur exam centre chunein.
- Photo (100–200 KB), signature (80–150 KB) aur thumb impression (50–100 KB) JPG/JPEG me upload karein. Aadhaar registration ke liye mandatory hai.
- Preview karke submit karein aur fee (₹550 + 18% GST) online pay karein — net banking, debit/credit card ya UPI se. Fee pay karne ke baad koi correction allowed nahi hai.
- Form ki printout sambhal kar rakhein.
🔗 Important Links
- 📝 Apply Online: click here — Registration 12 Nov – 11 Dec 2026
- 📄 Official Notification: click here — Portal ke News section me AFCAT-01/2027 detailed notification PDF (66 pages)
- 🌐 Official Website: click here — AFCAT official portal
- 🌐 Indian Air Force Website: click here — indianairforce.nic.in
- 📌 Is Bharti ki Poori Jaankari (hamara blog): click here — Sarkari Jobs Fin (AFCAT 01/2027 recruitment post)
❓ AFCAT 01/2027 Syllabus – FAQs
Q1. AFCAT 01/2027 ka exam kab hoga? Online exam 31 January 2027 (Sunday), 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon ko hoga. Reporting time 8:00 AM hai aur last entry 9:00 AM hai.
Q2. AFCAT me kitne questions aur marks hote hain? 100 questions, 300 marks, 2 ghante. Har sahi uttar +3, har galat uttar −1. EKT (sirf Technical branch) me 50 questions, 150 marks, 45 minute hote hain.
Q3. Kya AFCAT me subject-wise fixed questions hote hain? Nahi. Notification me subject-wise fixed distribution nahi diya gaya hai — 100 questions chaaron subjects (GA, English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning) se milakar aate hain.
Q4. EKT kisko dena hota hai? Sirf un candidates ko jinhone apni choices me Ground Duty (Technical) branch chuna hai. Flying aur Ground Duty (Non-Technical) candidates ko EKT nahi dena hota.
Q5. AFCAT 01/2027 me kitne pad hain? Detailed notification ke anusar 284 posts (268 AFCAT Entry + 16 GATE Score Entry), NCC Special Entry seats alag se. "379 posts" wala aankda official nahi hai.
Q6. AFCAT ka application fee kitna hai? AFCAT Entry ke liye ₹550 + 18% GST (non-refundable, online only). NCC Special Entry aur GATE Score Entry ke liye koi fee nahi hai.
Q7. AFCAT exam kis language me hota hai? Exam English only me hota hai — AFCAT aur EKT dono.
✨ निष्कर्ष
AFCAT 01/2027 Syllabus me 4 subjects hain — General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability (10th level) aur Reasoning & Military Aptitude — 100 questions, 300 marks, 2 ghante, +3/−1 marking ke saath. Technical branch ke candidates ko EKT (50 Qs, 150 marks) bhi dena hota hai. Exam 31 January 2027 ko hai aur aavedan ki aakhri taarikh 11 December 2026 hai — form bharne ke baad syllabus ke anusar roz ki taiyari shuru kar dein, khaas taur par English-only paper ki practice online mock tests se karein.