The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the Hall Ticket for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2026 Batch. This recruitment drive aims to fill 340 prestigious vacancies across the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches for both Commissioned and Short Service Commission entries. Candidates who registered for this cycle can now download their call letters from the official portal using their login credentials.

The AFCAT 01/2026 written examination is scheduled to be conducted on January 31, 2026, across various centers in India. The exam serves as the primary screening process for candidates aspiring to join the IAF as officers. Following the written test, successful candidates will be invited for the AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) interview, which involves psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interviews to assess officer-like qualities.

Candidates must ensure they carry a printed color copy of the admit card along with a valid government photo ID and passport-sized photographs to the exam center. It is highly recommended to verify the exam city intimation slip and reporting time mentioned on the hall ticket to avoid any last-minute delays. This batch offers a lucrative pay scale ranging from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month, supplemented by various military allowances as per government norms.

AFCAT 01/2026 Key Highlights:

• Post Name: Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech)
• Total Vacancies: 340 Posts
• Selection Mode: Written Exam + AFSB + Medical
• Exam Date: 31st January 2026