IAF Flying Officer Recruitment 2025 has been officially announced by the Indian Air Force with 284 posts available across Flying Branch and Ground Duty positions through AFCAT 01/2026 entry. The online application process begins on November 10, 2025, and closes on December 9, 2025, for courses starting in January 2027. Eligible candidates aged between 20-24 years for Flying Branch and 20-26 years for Ground Duty branches can apply through the official website. This recruitment offers Short Service Commission opportunities with attractive pay scales starting from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 along with various allowances and benefits.

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IAF Flying Officer Recruitment 2025
Important Dates

Details	Dates
Notification Release Date	November 3, 2025
Application Start Date	November 10, 2025 (11:00 AM)
Last Date For Registration	December 9, 2025 (11:30 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment	December 9, 2025 (11:30 PM)
Admit Card Release Date	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 550/-
SC / ST / PH	Rs. 550/-
Payment Mode	Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking)

Age Limit Details

Details	Age Criteria
Flying Branch Minimum Age	20 years
Flying Branch Maximum Age	24 years (as on January 1, 2027)
Ground Duty Minimum Age	20 years
Ground Duty Maximum Age	26 years (as on January 1, 2027)
Age Relaxation for CPL Holders	Up to 26 years for Flying Branch

IAF Flying Officer Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details

Branch	Course Number	Total Posts
Flying Branch	221/27F/SSC/M & W	Refer detailed notification
Ground Duty Technical	220/27T/SSC/110AEC/M & W	Refer detailed notification
Ground Duty Non-Technical	220/27G/SSC/M&W	Refer detailed notification
NCC Special Entry	221/27F/PC/M & 221/27F/SSC/M & W	10% of respective vacancies

IAF Flying Officer Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details

Branch	Educational Qualification
Flying Branch	Graduate with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR BE/B.Tech
Ground Duty Technical	BE/B.Tech in specified engineering disciplines
Ground Duty Non-Technical	Graduate/Post Graduate in relevant fields
Additional Requirement	Aadhaar Card mandatory for registration

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Entry Type	Commission Type	Tenure
AFCAT Entry Male/Female	Short Service Commission (SSC)	Flying: 14 years, Ground Duty: 10+4 years
NCC Special Entry	Permanent Commission/SSC	As per service requirements
Reserved Seats	One seat for Law qualified candidates	Ground Duty Non-Tech

State-Wise Vacancy Details

Region	Training Location	Service Location
All India	Air Force Academy Dundigal, Hyderabad	Pan India postings
Training Duration	Flying/Tech: 62 weeks, Non-Tech: 60 weeks	As per service requirements

Important Documents Required

Document	Requirement
Educational Certificates	10th, 12th, Graduation marksheets
Identity Proof	Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
Category Certificate	SC/ST/OBC certificates if applicable
Age Proof	Birth certificate or 10th certificate
Medical Fitness	As per IAF medical standards
PAN Card	Mandatory at joining
Bank Account	Savings account in nationalized bank

IAF Flying Officer Recruitment 2025
Syllabus Overview

Subject	Topics Covered
English	Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary
General Awareness	Current Affairs, History, Geography, Sports
Numerical Ability	Mathematics, Basic calculations
Reasoning & Military Aptitude	Logical reasoning, Spatial relations

Exam Pattern

Details	Specifications
Mode	Online Computer Based Test
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	300
Duration	2 hours
Marking Scheme	+3 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Language	English only

Selection Process

Stage	Process
Written Exam	AFCAT online test
Air Force Selection Board	AFSB interview and tests
Medical Examination	Comprehensive medical fitness test
Document Verification	Original document checking
Merit List	Final selection based on overall performance

IAF Flying Officer Recruitment 2025
Salary Details

Rank	Pay Scale	Level
Flying Officer	Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500	Level 10
Military Service Pay	Rs. 15,500	Additional
Training Stipend	Rs. 56,100 per month	During training

How to Apply

Step	Process
Step 1	Visit official website
Step 2	Click on AFCAT 01/2026 registration link
Step 3	Register with valid email ID and mobile number
Step 4	Fill application form with accurate details
Step 5	Upload required documents and photograph
Step 6	Pay application fee online
Step 7	Submit application and take printout

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