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AFCAT 1 2026 Syllabus

Last Updated

20th May 2026

Highlighted Information

AFCAT 1 2025 syllabus covers officer recruitment exam subjects and structure

Short Information

The AFCAT 1 2025 exam syllabus is designed for candidates aspiring to become officers in the Indian Air Force across Flying, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches. The written test assesses knowledge in areas such as General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude. For technical roles, additional questions on engineering subjects may be included. The exam pattern typically consists of multiple-choice questions, with a set number of marks allotted to each section. Understanding the syllabus and paper structure is essential for effective preparation, as it directly impacts performance and eligibility for further selection rounds like interviews and medical tests.

Post Importance

Knowing the AFCAT 1 2025 syllabus helps candidates focus their preparation on the most relevant subjects and topics.
This section is crucial for planning study strategies, maximizing scores, and ensuring eligibility for officer posts in the Indian Air Force.
Familiarity with the exam structure gives candidates a competitive edge in the recruitment process.

Department

Posted by Indian Air Force.

Stage Level

This is a National-level recruitment.

Syllabus Content

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.

Eligibility

Other Qualification

Candidates applying for the Flying branch must have studied Physics and Mathematics at the 12th grade level or hold a B.E. or B.Tech degree.

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.

Job Type

A Permanent engagement with the issuing authority.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Open to All candidates.

Vacancy

Detail

Post Name	Total Post
AFCATAFCAT	6060
AFCAT Ground Duty TechnicalAFCAT Ground Duty Technical	244244
AE (M)AE (M)	134134

Download Instructions

To download the official syllabus PDF for AFCAT-1 2026 — Syllabus: 1) Visit the official website at https://afcat.cdac.in/.
2) Navigate to 'Notification' / 'Information Bulletin' / 'Syllabus' from the main menu or homepage.
3) Locate the latest cycle's notification PDF and open it — the syllabus is published as part of the notification or as a separate appendix.
4) Cross-check the syllabus on this page section-by-section against the source PDF; the page summarises the official content for quick revision.
5) For any clarification, refer to the FAQ section of the official website or contact the helpline listed in the notification.
Subscribe to the official email-alert / SMS list to receive updates whenever the syllabus is revised.

Dates and Direct Links

Important Dates

Application Start Date	Predicted 3rd December 2026Predicted 3rd December 2026
Application End Date	Predicted 30th December 2026Predicted 30th December 2026
Exam Fee Payment End Date	Predicted 31st December 2026Predicted 31st December 2026
Admit Card Release Date

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