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AFCAT 2Live

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14th June 2026

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This section is crucial for candidates planning to apply for AFCAT-2 2026, as it provides the authoritative syllabus needed for exam preparation. Reviewing the syllabus before submitting your application ensures you understand the scope and depth of the exam, helping you assess your readiness and plan your study strategy effectively.

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for AFCAT-2 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Indian Air Force. The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

AFCAT 2 Syllabus

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Department

Recruitment notification issued by Indian Air Force.

Stage Level

Held at the National level, applicants from this scope are eligible.

Job Type

Permanent role offered for selected candidates.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Eligibility extends to All applicants.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Per defence services notification (Class XII / Graduation)

Age Criteria

Minimum Age	20 year old20 year old
Maximum Age	24 year old24 year old
Age Relaxation	Age relaxation is available for candidates applying through the NCC Special Entry scheme, as per Indian Air Force regulations.Age relaxation is available for candidates applying through the NCC Special Entry scheme, as per Indian Air Force regulations.

Vacancy

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Detail

Post Name	Total Post
AFCAT 02/2026 Commissioned Officer EntriesAFCAT 02/2026 Commissioned Officer Entries	379379

Common Information

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Physical Standards

Height Male: 157.5 cm157.5 cm
Height Female: 152 cm152 cm

Selection Process

Stages: Name
Written Exam: Candidates must qualify for the written examination as the first stepWritten Exam: Candidates must qualify for the written examination as the first step

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Written Exam: Candidates must qualify for the written examination as the first stepWritten Exam: Candidates must qualify for the written examination as the first step

Application Fees

Category Wise

Afcat Entry	550550
Ncc Gate Entry	00

Important Dates

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Applications open	1st June 20261st June 2026
Application closes	30th June 202630th June 2026
Exam Fee Payment End Date	Predicted 30th June 2026Predicted 30th June 2026
Exam City Details Release Date

Section	Topics
EnglishEnglish	Comprehension passages; Spotting errors; Sentence completion; Synonyms & antonyms; Idioms & phrases; Cloze test; Para-jumbles.Comprehension passages; Spotting errors; Sentence completion; Synonyms & antonyms; Idioms & phrases; Cloze test; Para-jumbles.
General AwarenessGeneral Awareness	History; Geography; Civics; Polity; Current affairs; Sports; Defence; Art; Culture; Environment; Basic Science.History; Geography; Civics; Polity; Current affairs; Sports; Defence; Art; Culture; Environment; Basic Science.
Numerical AbilityNumerical Ability	Decimal fractions; Simplification; Average; Profit-loss; Percentage; Ratio & proportion; SI/CI; Time-work; Time-speed-distance.Decimal fractions; Simplification; Average; Profit-loss; Percentage; Ratio & proportion; SI/CI; Time-work; Time-speed-distance.
Reasoning & Military AptitudeReasoning & Military Aptitude	Verbal skills; Spatial ability — figure rotation, mirror images, embedded figures, paper folding; Logical reasoning; Pattern completion.Verbal skills; Spatial ability — figure rotation, mirror images, embedded figures, paper folding; Logical reasoning; Pattern completion.
EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test — for technical branches)EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test — for technical branches)	Engineering Mathematics; Computer Science / Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics — branch-specific syllabus aligned with BE/BTech curriculum.Engineering Mathematics; Computer Science / Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics — branch-specific syllabus aligned with BE/BTech curriculum.