AFCAT 02/2026 Admit Card
Indian Air Force
- Status
- Air Force Common Admission Test
- Published On
- 04 Aug 2026
- Salary / Pay Range
- As per rules
- Qualification
- Graduate, BE / B.Tech
AFCAT 02/2026 Admit Card — Overview
Indian Air Force has issued the admit card / exam-date notice for AFCAT 02/2026. The call letter is downloaded from afcat.cdac.in using your registration number and date of birth or password.
Print the admit card on A4 paper and carry it with an original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence). Entry is refused without both. Check the reporting time carefully — most centres close the gate 30 to 60 minutes before the exam starts.
Verify every detail on the call letter — name, photograph, signature, category, exam centre and shift. If anything is wrong, contact the IAF helpdesk before the exam date rather than at the centre.
Important Dates
Always reconfirm on the official website before acting on a date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 04 Aug 2026 |
Details & Pay Scale
Total Posts
Air Force Common Admission Test
Salary Range
As per rules
Job Location
All India
Eligibility Criteria
The detailed qualification, age and category criteria are specified post-wise in the official notification issued by Indian Air Force. Download the notification PDF from the link on this page and confirm your eligibility before paying the application fee.
Selection process
- 1Shortlisting
- 2SSB Stage I — Screening
- 3SSB Stage II — Psychology
- 4SSB Stage II — GTO Tasks
- 5Personal Interview & Conference
- 6Medical Examination
Documents to keep ready
- Matriculation (10th) certificate — for date of birth proof
- All educational marksheets and degree/diploma certificates
- Caste / category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS) in the prescribed central or state format
- Domicile / residence certificate where the post is state-specific
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the notified size
- Aadhaar card or another government photo ID
- PwBD certificate, ex-servicemen discharge book or sports certificate where a relaxation is claimed
- Experience certificate and NOC from the present employer, if in service
Exam Pattern & Question Types
Defence officer entry — Shortlisting + SSB Interview — exactly what each section asks, so you can start with the papers that carry the most marks.
Shortlisting
- Engineering degree percentage cut-off
- Stream-wise vacancy competition
- No written exam for SSC Tech entries
SSB Stage I — Screening
- Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) test — verbal & non-verbal
- Picture Perception & Description Test (PPDT)
- Group discussion on the perceived picture
SSB Stage II — Psychology
- Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
- Word Association Test (WAT)
- Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
- Self Description Test (SDT)
SSB Stage II — GTO Tasks
- Group discussion & group planning exercise
- Progressive group task & half group task
- Individual obstacles
- Command task & final group task
- Lecturette
Personal Interview & Conference
- Bio-data based questioning
- Current affairs & defence awareness
- Academic & technical depth
- Board conference
Medical Examination
- Vision, hearing & dental standards
- Height–weight ratio
- Specialist review where required
The pattern above reflects the standard structure of this exam family. The number of questions, marks and negative-marking rule for this specific cycle are fixed by the official notification — check it before you plan your attempt strategy.
How to Download / Check
- 1Open the official website afcat.cdac.in.
- 2Click the "Admit Card" / "Call Letter" / "Exam Date" link for this recruitment.
- 3Log in with your registration number and date of birth or password.
- 4Check every detail — name, photo, signature, category, exam date, shift and centre address.
- 5Download the PDF and print it on A4 paper (colour printout where instructed).
- 6Carry the printed admit card plus an original photo ID and passport-size photographs to the centre.
Books to Refer for This Exam
Standard titles that cover the syllabus above — pick one per subject rather than collecting many.
Defence (Maths + GAT)Pathfinder for NDA & NA Entrance ExaminationArihantView on Amazon 
General KnowledgeLucent's Objective General KnowledgeLucent PublicationView on Amazon Current Affairs Yearly / Monthly CompilationCurrent AffairsCurrent Affairs Yearly / Monthly CompilationArihant / Pratiyogita DarpanView on Amazon 
EnglishObjective General EnglishS. P. Bakshi (Arihant)View on Amazon These are widely used titles for IAF-level preparation. Links to Amazon.in are affiliate links — MyInternships.in may earn a small commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Always check that you are buying the latest edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download the IAF admit card?
Go to afcat.cdac.in, open the admit card / call letter link for this exam, log in with your registration number and date of birth or password, and download the PDF.
What documents must I carry to the exam centre?
Carry the printed admit card, an original government photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence) and passport-size photographs matching the one on your application. Entry is denied without a valid ID.
I have lost my registration number. Can I still download the admit card?
Yes. Most portals have a "Forgot Registration Number" option that retrieves it using your name, date of birth and registered mobile number or email. Use it well before the exam date.
What is not allowed inside the examination hall?
Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, bags, written material and any electronic gadget are prohibited. Follow the instructions printed on your admit card — they are exam-specific.
Disclaimer: MyInternships.in is an independent information portal and is not affiliated with Indian Air Force or any government body. The details above are reproduced from the official notification for information only. Always verify the current dates, vacancies and eligibility on afcat.cdac.in before applying or paying a fee.