The Indian Air Force (IAF) on March 11 announced the results of the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2026) conducted earlier this year. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check their scorecards and merit status on the official AFCAT portal.

The AFCAT 1 exam was conducted on January 31, 2026, and thousands of candidates across the country took part in the recruitment test. Aspirants can access their results by logging into the official website afcat.edcil.co.in using their registered email ID and password.

The AFCAT exam is conducted twice a year to recruit candidates as Group A Gazetted Officers in the Indian Air Force. Through the AFCAT 1 2026 recruitment drive, the IAF aims to fill 340 vacancies across multiple branches, including the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) branch and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branch.

Young men and women aspiring to become commissioned officers in the Indian Air Force must clear the AFCAT examination and subsequent stages of the selection process.

How to check AFCAT result 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to access their scorecards online:

  • Visit the official website: afcat.edcil.co.in
  • Click on the link that reads “AFCAT-01/2026 Result has been declared” on the homepage
  • You will be redirected to the candidate login page
  • Enter your registered Email ID and Password
  • The AFCAT 01/2026 scorecard will appear on the screen
  • Download and save multiple copies for future reference

Details mentioned on the AFCAT scorecard 2026

The AFCAT result scorecard contains several key details related to a candidate’s performance in the exam. These include:

  • Candidate’s full name and registration number
  • Section-wise marks obtained
  • Total marks scored in the exam
  • AFCAT cutoff marks for the year
  • Qualifying status for the next stage of recruitment
  • Category-wise ranking details

Candidates are advised to carefully verify all the details mentioned in the scorecard and keep a copy for future stages of the recruitment process.

AFCAT 2026 marking scheme

Candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage, the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview — if their score is equal to or higher than the prescribed cutoff.

The AFCAT examination follows a specific marking pattern:

  • +3 marks for every correct answer
  • -1 mark for every incorrect answer (negative marking)
  • No deduction for unanswered questions

AFCAT 2026 selection process

Clearing the written AFCAT exam is only the first step toward joining the Indian Air Force. Candidates who qualify must undergo the AFSB testing process, which usually lasts four to five days and evaluates personality traits, leadership potential, and psychological aptitude.

Stage 1: AFSB registration

Shortlisted candidates must log in to the official portal and register for the AFSB interview. After registration, candidates receive details about their AFSB centre and interview dates through their registered mobile number and email.

Stage 2: AFSB testing process

Day 1: Screening Test

  • Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests
  • Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT)
  • Candidates clearing this stage proceed to the next rounds.

Days 2–4: Psychological and group testing

Candidates undergo several psychological assessments conducted by trained psychologists, including:

  • Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
  • Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
  • Word Association Test (WAT)
  • Self-Description Test

Final day: Group tasks and interview

The last phase includes multiple group activities and a personal interview:

  • Group Discussion
  • Progressive Group Tasks
  • Group Planning Exercise
  • Half Group Tasks
  • Lecturette

Personal Interview with the interviewing officer

Candidates who successfully clear all stages, including medical examinations, will be included in the final merit list and can be commissioned as officers in the Indian Air Force.

With the declaration of the AFCAT 1 2026 results, qualified candidates will now move on to the crucial AFSB selection stage, bringing them one step closer to joining the Indian Air Force as commissioned officers.