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. 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 Important Links Latest Jobs Click Here Apply Online Click Here Notification Click Here Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Click Here Official Website Click Here