AFCAT Apply Online 2026 (Link Released): Check Steps to fill Application Form Here

The AFCAT application form was released on November 17. Before applying, check the eligibility criteria. The steps to fill out the AFCAT application form are mentioned below.

• Visit the website, afcat.cdac.in.
• Click on the Apply link.
• The registration form will display on the computer screen.
• Provide the required information to complete the registration.
• Candidates need to fill in their personal details, course preference, if they have appeared in the AFSB earlier or not, communication details, and upload the scanned photograph, signature, etc.
• The final step is to pay the application fees.
• After the successful transaction application will be submitted.

Candidates need to apply online for AFCAT exam only. There is no facility to apply offline. The link to fill the application form is activated on the official website. To apply for AFCAT exam, candidates are first required to register for the exam. The window to edit the application form is made available after the closure of application process.

No cash/cheque/demand draft is accepted for AFCAT fee payment. Candidates are required to pay the application fees online only. The application fee can be paid through the 'Make Payment' step on the main menu of the online application. The examination fee can be paid using credit/ debit cards/ net banking through the payment gateway. The steps to pay the application fees for AFCAT exam are given below:

• Visit the official website of IAF
• Go to the candidate login section on the home page
• Candidates need to first register for the exam
• After registering, they can fill their AFCAT application form
• Once they submit the application form of AFCAT, candidates are directed to the payment page
• Candidates need to pay the required fees and take printout of the transaction receipt

The window to correct the details in AFCAT application form is made available few days after the closure of the application process. Candidates can use the correction window to edit details such as Candidate's name, Father's name, Passport Size Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression. No other fields are editable. No extra fee is charged to make the changes in the application form. The facility for editing the application form can be done by candidates who register successfully and pay the application fee.

Once the payment process is successful, the system displays the AFCAT registration number. This means that the payment is successful. Candidates must verify the correction of information entered in the application form before proceeding with the 'Make Payment' option. Applicants will not be able to edit the previous details entered after the selection of 'Course Preferences' step and after the 'Make Payment' step. No cash or cheque or demand draft (DD) is accepted towards payment of examination fee. The examination fee can be paid using credit/ debit cards/ net banking through the payment gateway. Applicants are advised to follow the instructions/ steps given on the payment gateway, and also print/keep the transaction details for their records. After confirmation from bank that the payment is received, the 'Payment Status' display 'Registration Number' which the candidate may note down for future correspondence. Simultaneously, candidates also receive a confirmatory sms/ e-mail.

The window to correct the details in AFCAT application form is made available after the closure of the registration process. Candidates are not required to pay any fee to edit AFCAT application form. Only two sections are editable, 'Fill Application Form' and 'Upload Document'. Using the correction window, candidates can edit the details such as Candidate's name, Father's name, Passport Size Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression. No other fields are editable.