AFCAT 1 admit card 2026 released at afcat.cdac.in; check steps to download, exam pattern, important instructions and more

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2026 on January 22 for candidates applying to Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer posts in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.

The online written examination is scheduled to be conducted on January 31, 2026, at various centres across the country.

Where and How to Download AFCAT Admit Card 2026

Candidates appearing for the AFCAT 1 examination must download their admit cards from the official website afcat.cdac.in using their login credentials.

Steps to Download AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2026

Step 1: Visit the official AFCAT website at afcat.cdac.in
Step 2: Click on the AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2026 link available on the homepage
Step 3: Log in using the required credentials
Step 4: Download the admit card and take a printout for exam-day use
Step 5: Candidates will not be allowed to appear for the examination without a valid admit card.

AFCAT Exam Date and Shift Timings 2026

• The AFCAT 1 exam will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in a single shift.
• Candidates are required to report at the exam centre by 8:00 AM, while the entry gates will close at 9:30 AM.
• Verification of admit cards, ID proof, biometric verification, photograph capturing, and seating arrangements will take place between 8:00 AM and 9:45 AM.
• Instructions will be read out to candidates from 9:45 AM to 10:00 AM, following which the examination will begin at 10:00 AM and conclude at 12:00 PM.

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2026

The AFCAT 1 examination will be conducted in online mode. All questions will be objective-type and set only in English.
The paper will cover four key areas:

• General Awareness
• Verbal Ability in English
• Numerical Ability
• Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

The total duration of the exam is 2 hours, comprising 100 questions carrying a maximum of 300 marks.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates are advised to carefully check all details mentioned on their admit card, including name, photograph, exam centre, and reporting time. They must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.