AFCAT 1 2026 Result
The Indian Air Force has announced the AFCAT 1 2026 result on the official AFCAT portal. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has conducted the Air Force Common Admission Test on 31 January 2026. This result marks a key milestone in the recruitment process for those aspiring to join the Indian Air Force as commissioned officers across Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branch. The AFCAT 2026 notification was released on 17 November 2025.
According to the official release, a total of 385 candidates have qualified for the next stage of the selection process. As per the result data, 62 candidates have been selected for the Flying branch, 120 for the Technical branch, and 25 for the Non-technical branch. In addition, 65 candidates have qualified for Administration, 18 for Logistics, 16 for Accounts, 8 for Education, and 15 for Meteorology.
AFCAT 2026 Cutoff
Alongside the result, the AFCAT 1 2026 cutoff marks have also been released. These marks are the minimum score required to qualify for the next stage which is the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview.
The cut-off depends on various factors such as:
1. Exam difficulty level
2. Number of vacancies
3. Total marks obtained by candidates
4. Number of participants
This years cutoff is marked at
How to Check the AFCAT 2026 Result
The AFCAT result has been published on the official IAF recruitment portal and candidates need to follow these simple steps:
1. Visit the official AFCAT result website: afcat.edcil.co.in
2. Click on the link that reads “AFCAT 1 2026 Result declared”
3. Enter your registered Email ID and Password
4. Your scorecard will appear on the screen
5. Download and save the result for future use (for AFSB registration & document verification)
Candidates who have qualified in written examination will now be eligible to appear for the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) assessment. This includes a series of psychological tests, group tasks, interviews, and personal assessments designed to evaluate an aspirant’s suitability for a career as an IAF officer.
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