# IAF opens AFCAT 01/2027 applications from 12 November 2026-11-02T17:17:04+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Indian Air Force has released a short recruitment notice for AFCAT 01/2027, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry for courses starting in January 2028. Eligible Indian men and women can apply for Commissioned Officer roles in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. The online application process will open at 11:00 AM on 12 November 2026 and close at 11:30 PM on 11 December 2026. The Flying Officer pay scale is Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 under Pay Level 10, plus Military Service Pay of Rs 15,500. Vacancy numbers will be published in the detailed notification. The age limit for the Flying Branch is 20 to 24 years as of 1 January 2028, with a relaxation up to 26 years for candidates holding a valid Commercial Pilot Licence. Ground Duty branches require candidates aged 20 to 26 years. Candidates must check the official website afcat.edcil.co.in for updates. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The short notice confirms application dates but leaves vacancy numbers and exam dates for a later detailed notification, meaning candidates must monitor the official portal for updates. The 20 to 24 year age limit for Flying Branch with a 26 year cap for commercial pilots sets a clear eligibility boundary. Applicants should prepare branch-specific qualifications before 11 December, as the IAF will release the detailed notification only after the window closes. The course commencement in January 2028 gives a fixed timeline for training and commissioning. ## Coverage - freejobalert.com Straight listing of dates, pay, eligibility without editorial comment This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: AFCAT, AFCAT 01/2027, Indian Air Force Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iaf-opens-afcat-01-2027-applications-from-12-november/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iaf-opens-afcat-01-2027-applications-from-12-november/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/