Official Recruitment Notice
Jan 2028 Course Batch
INDIAN AIR FORCE (IAF)
Commissioned Officers Recruitment 2027
Invites eligible Men and Women (Indian Citizens) for Short Service Commission (SSC) and Permanent Commission (PC) in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branches.
Entry 01
AFCAT Entry
Entry 02
NCC Special Entry
Entry 03
GATE Score Entry
Application Timeline
12 Nov 2026 (11:00 AM) to 11 Dec 2026 (11:30 PM)
Job Category
Defense Jobs / Central Govt
Training Stipend
₹56,100 / month
Application Fee
₹550 + GST (AFCAT)
Training Location
AFA Dundigal
Branch & Post Specifications
Flying Branch
SSC / PC- Entries: AFCAT & NCC Special Entry
- Quota: 10% seats reserved for NCC Cadets
- Tenure: 14 Years for Short Service Commission
- Training Duration: 74 Weeks
Ground Duty (Tech)
Aeronautical- Sub-branches: Electronics & Mechanical
- Entries: AFCAT & GATE Score Entry
- Tenure: 10 Years initial (Extendable up to 4 yrs)
- Training Duration: 74 Weeks
Ground Duty (Non-Tech)
Multiple Cadres- Cadres: Adm, Lgs, Accts, Edn, Met, WS
- Special Note: 2 seats reserved for Law graduates
- Tenure: 10 Years initial (Extendable)
- Training Duration: 50 Weeks
Age Limit & Date of Birth Criteria
| Branch Name | Age Limit (As on 01 Jan 2028) | Born Between Dates (Both Inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch (Regular) | 20 to 24 Years | 02 Jan 2004 to 01 Jan 2008 |
| Flying Branch (DGCA CPL Holders) | Up to 26 Years (Relaxable) | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2008 |
| Ground Duty (Technical Branch) | 20 to 26 Years | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2008 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branch) | 20 to 26 Years | 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2008 |
Compensation & Perks
Salary Scale & Privileges
On commissioning as a Flying Officer, officers are placed in Level 10 of the Defence Pay Matrix with substantial allowances, complete security, and top-tier facilities.
Pay Level 10
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
Basic Rank Pay (Flying Officer)
Military Service Pay (MSP)
₹15,500 / month
Additional Fixed Pay
Insurance Cover (AFGIS)
₹1.25 Crore
Serving Death Insurance Cover
Applicable Allowances:
Flying Allowance
Technical Allowance
Transport Allowance
Test Pilot Allowance
Risk & Hardship Allowance
Free Furnished Accommodation
Canteen & Medical Cover
Important Rules & Guidelines
- Marital Status: Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.
- Permanent Body Tattoos: Permitted only on inner face of forearms or back of palm. Tribal tattoos considered case-by-case.
- Travel Allowance (TA): To & Fro AC-III Tier / AC Chair Car reimbursed for first-time AFSB candidates.
- Aadhaar Card: Aadhaar Card & PAN Card are mandatory for online registration and academy joining.
Selection Procedure Stages
- 1 Online Examination: AFCAT Written Exam for non-GATE / non-NCC candidates.
- 2 AFSB Testing: Stage-I (Officer Intelligence Rating & PPDT) & Stage-II (Psychology, Group Tests & Interview).
- 3 CPSS Test: Computerised Pilot Selection System (Mandatory for Flying Branch).
- 4 Medical Examination: Strict physical and medical standards at designated Air Force Hospitals.
Tags
Defense Jobs (IND)