The AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 for Session 1 has been announced and it will be held on Jan 31, 2026. The admit card was out on Jan 22, 2026. The exam will be held in two shifts for 2 hours.
AFCAT Exam Dates 2026 have been announced, and the session 1 exam is scheduled to be held on Jan 31, 2026. The admit card for the same was out on Jan 22, 2026. The exam will be held in two shifts, from 9:45:00 AM to 11:45 AM and 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM. The city intimation slip has been sent to the registered email IDs of the candidates on Jan 14, 2026.
The application process for AFCAT 1 2026 was active from Nov 10, 2025, to Dec 19, 2025. The application correction window for the same was open on Dec 23-24, 2025. The AFCAT 1 2026 schedule has been shared below.
AFCAT 1 Important Dates 2026
The important dates of AFCAT 1 2026 have been shared below.
| Events | Dates |
| AFCAT 1 Application Starts | Nov 10, 2025 |
| AFCAT 1 Application Ends | Dec 19, 2025 |
| AFCAT 1 Application Correction Window | Dec 23-24, 2025 |
| AFCAT 1 Admit Card Release | Jan 22, 2026 |
| AFCAT 1 Exam Date | Jan 31, 2026 |
| AFCAT 1 Answer Key | Feb 2026 |
| AFCAT 1 Result | Feb 2026 |
| AFCAT 1 Cutoff | Feb 2026 |
| AFCAT 1 Final Merit | Feb 2026 |
| AFCAT 1 Interview Dates | April 2026 |
| AFCAT Declaration of Final Result | April 2026 |
AFCAT 1 Exam Timing 2026
The AFCAT Exam 2026 will be held in two shifts. The details for the same have been shared below.
| Particulars | Details |
| AFCAT Shift 1 Timing | 9:45 AM to 11:45 AM |
| AFCAT Shift 2 Timing | 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM |
| AFCAT Exam Duration | 2 hours |
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AFCAT 2026 Event-wise Details
The event-wise schedule of AFCAT 1 2026 has been shared below:
AFCAT Notification- The notification PDF was released on Nov 9, 2025. It consists of all the details that aspirants wish to know about the exam. Students can download it from the official website under the "News" section.
AFCAT Registration- The AFCAT exam 2026 registration process has closed. The application process was active from Nov 10, 2025, to Dec 19, 2025. Students could make changes to their application forms on Dec 23-24, 2025. Only the candidates who have completed their application form correctly will be considered eligible to take the exam.
AFCAT Admit Card- The admit card for AFCAT 1 2026 was out on Jan 22, 2026. Students can download it from the official website by entering their login details. It is the most important document that every aspirant must carry to the exam hall.
AFCAT Exam- The exam is scheduled to be held on Jan 31, 2026, in two shifts. Only the aspirants who have their admit cards downloaded will be allowed entry to the exam centre. The exam will be held for 2 hours in online mode.
AFCAT Answer Key- The conducting authority will release the comprehensive answer key along with the response sheet on the official website after the exam is held successfully. The answer key PDF will be out in February 2026. Students can use it to calculate their tentative scores.
AFCAT Result- The result for AFCAT 2026 Exam will be out in February 2026. The result will be available on the official website in a PDF format. Students can use it to appear for the AFSB interview and further selection process.
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What After AFCAT Exam 2026?
After the students have successfully passed the AFCAT Exam 2026, they will be required to appear for the AFSB interview (Air Force Selection Board). It is a 5-day, two-stage process that includes intelligence, psychological, and group tests, and an interview for the ground duty candidates. While the Flying Branch candidates take the CPSS test.
The stages to appear after AFCAT Exam 2026 are as follows:
- Stage 1- AFSB Interview (Screening)
- Stage 2- AFSB Interview (Main)
- Stage 3- Medical Examination
- Stage 4: Final Selection and Training
Check This: AFCAT Interview Process
Conclusion
The pre-exam dates for AFCAT 2026 have been announced officially. Students are advised to go through the dates and mark them for their reference. The exam is held twice a year and students can attempt the exam multiple times.
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AFCAT 1 2026 exam is scheduled for Jan 31, 2026. -
Admit cards were released on Jan 22, 2026. -
Application window: Nov 10 – Dec 19, 2025. -
Exam timings: 9:45 AM-11:45 AM & 2:15 PM-4:15 PM.
