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AFCAT 1 Result 2026 LIVE Updates: IAF to Activate Download Link; Check Your AFSB Selection Status

The OIR test assesses verbal and nonverbal reasoning skills, whereas the PPDT test assesses group discussion and perceptual skills using a presented picture.

Candidates can use the following government-issued valid IDs during the verification process:

• Aadhaar and Passport
• Voter ID and PAN Card

To book slots, candidates must log in to the portal after the results are released and navigate to the "Selection Process" or "AFSB Slot Booking" option. After clicking on the link, candidates must select their options and submit after reviewing.

Candidates can use the following government-issued valid IDs during the verification process:

• Aadhaar and Passport
• Voter ID and PAN Card

Candidates who are currently employed in the government or public sector must provide a no objection certificate.

• Visit the official portals at afcat.cdac.in and afcat.edcil.co.in.
• Go to the "Candidate Login" tab and pick "AFCAT 01/2026" from the dropdown menu.
• Enter your login credentials: The registered email ID, password, and captcha code are displayed on the screen.
• Once logging in, select "View Result/Scorecard."
• Candidates' scorecards will appear, displaying the candidate's marks, the official cut-off, and selection status.
• Download and save a PDF file, then print it. You'll need a physical copy of this scorecard for your AFSB interview.

The following factors will influence the AFCAT 2026 cut-off:

• The overall difficulty level of the examination.
• The average marks obtained by candidates.
• The total number of openings announced.
• The number of applicants taking the exam.

For the AFCAT 1 2026 cycle, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has declared 340 Group 'A' Gazetted Officer openings. These roles are spread between the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, with courses beginning in January 2027.

The AFCAT 2026 results will most likely be made available on the Indian Air Force's official website shortly. Candidates should have their login details ready. Once enabled, the download link will allow candidates to view their scores and determine whether or not they are eligible for the next phase of selection.

According to sources, the AFCAT 2026 evaluation process is now completed. The result is now available for final upload. Aspirants who are eagerly anticipating information should visit the official website on a regular basis to ensure that the results link is active.

The AFCAT selection process includes several stages:

1. Written Exam (AFCAT) - An online objective test.
2. AFSB Interview and Testing - A comprehensive 5-day evaluation.
3. Medical Examination - To be considered for commission, candidates must meet certain medical requirements.

Check the previous year's result release trends in the table below.

The AFCAT 1 2026 results will be available on the official website, afcat.edcil.co.in.

It is critical to understand that the written result is only the first step. The final merit will be established once the AFSB and medical examination have been completed. All phases need candidates to demonstrate consistent performance.

As time passes after the exam, candidates are debating on the expected result date online. However, applicants should only rely on official publications for confirmed information.

The AFCAT 2026 result will be released in the first week of March 2026.

The AFCAT 2026 exam took place on January 31, 2026, as anticipated. The exam was held in two shifts in CBT mode for a total of 300 points (excluding EKT). 

Students can check their results at afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT.

Because the results will be released online, candidates will need to log in to view their AFCAT scores 2026. To log in, candidates must provide their credentials, such as their registered email address and password. 

Authorities normally need 20-25 days to announce the results. The past year release trends show that the result was released in March.

The AFCAT 2026 Scorecard will show the

• Candidate's Name
• Roll Number
• Total Marks
• Sectional Scores
• Qualifying Status
• Cutoff Marks

Yes, the official cut-off is announced beside each scorecard. Students will be able to view their individual cut-offs as well as final scores.

The formula for calculating the AFCAT score is: 

(Number of Correct Answers × 3) - (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1).

The AFCAT Scores 2026 will be calculated using the following marking scheme:

• +3 for correct answers
• -1 for wrong
• 0 for unattempted

No, EKT has been integrated or discontinued in more recent patterns. The candidate's technical eligibility is now a component of the main paper and interview.

Yes, candidates will be required to attend a personal interview with the President/Deputy President of the Board.

After finishing the written exam, qualified candidates must log in to the portal to select their AFSB center and date slot for the interview and further steps. 

AFSB Seat Selection is an online process that allows applicants who passed the AFCAT written exam to select their preferred Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) venue and interview dates. For this pick, the official website activates the portal's link.

AFSB call letters are normally available 3-4 days after the AFCAT results are posted, provided that candidates complete the obligatory self-scheduling of their AFSB interview date and place on the official portal. Candidates can choose their slots during the selection window, which typically lasts 20 days after the results are announced.

There are 5 AFSAB Centres in India.

• Dehradun
• Mysuru
• Varanasi
• Gandhinagar
• Guwahati

Yes, the AFSB Call Letter is a necessary document. It includes the candidate's authorisation to report to the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) for testing. The document must be produced while reporting to the spot centre.

AFCAT AFSB interview call letters will be available after you have completed the interview process and have cleared all the rounds.

Yes, candidates have to carry passport-sized photographs with their original documents. They have to carry atleast 20 recent passport sized photograph.

The AFCAT selection process basically has 5 stages, and it takes up to 5 days to complete the selection process.

Stage 2 of the AFSB Interview is a tough 4-5 day in-depth review for applicants who have passed Stage 1. It evaluates officer-like qualities (OLQs) using psychological tests, group tasks (GTOs), and a personal interview.

On the first day of the interview, candidates undergo the initial screening and verification process. If they clear this stage, then they will be going to the further rounds of interview.

You must present physical evidence of your original documents at the time of confirmation. Authorities perform verification on the validity of your document's identity variables, resulting in most instances verifying the identity of the certified individual, their grade point average via your Mark Sheet, verifying the applicant's identity with your Valid Identification and whether their documents are original or not through the Verification Process. As a result, all documents must be presented in both a physical form (original documents) and a copy of them (self-attested copies of the required documents). The objective of doing so is to have a much smoother verification process promptly.

After the AFCAT 1 result is released, you will proceed to the AFSB interview. Then you will have a 5-stage interview in which you have to clear all the stages to get selected.

If you notice any discrepancies in your AFCAT 1 result, you should immediately contact the Indian Air Force (IAF) examination authority and provide additional proof.

The AFCAT cutoff is calculated based on the following factors:

• Exam Difficulty
• Total marks
• The number of openings
• Number of test takers

To check the AFCAT 1 result

• Candidates should visit the new IAF website at afcat.edcil.co.in
• On the home page, click the AFCAT result link
• Enter the required credentials
• IAF AFCAT results flash on the screen
• Download the results
• Save the results

The Indian Air Force will soon release the AFCAT 1 result link on the official website. Make sure you have your login credentials, email id and password.

The estimated AFCAT 1 2026 cut-off is between 135 and 145 points for the online exam, which was considered moderately tough. Safe scores for qualifying for the AFSB interview are commonly predicted in the 140-145 range, according to analysis.

No, students will not receive a physical copy of the AFCAT 1 result 2026.

The AFCAT 1 2026 result will be declared between February 28, 2026 and March 2, 2026.

Yes, the AFCAT cutoff will be released along with the AFCAT exam results. You can access the cutoff by logging in with your email id and password.

The AFCAT result will contain the name of the candidate, registration number, raw and normalised marks, and qualifying status.

AFCAT 1 Result 2026 will be announced online at afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT.