The IAF has started releasing the results of AFCAT 1 2026; the wait of thousands of students is going to end soon. It will decide the future of all those candidates who are willing to get appointed as officers in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.
If you took the Air Force Common Admission Test 1 2026, you’re definitely waiting for your results. The article brings you all the information you need to know, from results to the AFSB interview, which if missed could cause you to give up on your dream, so make sure to stay tuned.
AFCAT 1 2026 Result
The Indian Air Force conducted AFCAT 1 2026 on 31 January 2026, for which the total number of posts is 340, but the number of candidates who participated in the exam is in the thousands. Its result will be available on the AFCAT’s website in the form of a scorecard, which will be accessible through login credentials.
If we talk about the Air Force Common Admission Test 1 2026 result release date, then you should know that the Indian Air Force has not officially disclosed it, but it is expected that it will be announced in early March 2026 because the IAF takes about 4-5 weeks to release the result after the conduct of the AFCAT.
AFCAT 1 Result 2026 Overview
| Result Date | March 2026 |
| Result Link | Available Soon |
| Result Format | Scorecard |
| Result Checking Credentials | User ID & Password |
| Result Release Status | To be released |
| Result Website | https://afcat.edcil.co.in/ |
How to check the AFCAT 1 2026 Result?
Shortly after the Air Force Common Admission Test 2026 (1) result release, you may check by going through the step-by-step instructions.
- Go to the official website of the Air Force Common Admission Test.
- Find an option related to the AFCAT 01/2026 result, and click on it.
- Enter your user ID and password, and click on the Submit button.
- Check your qualifying status for the AFSB Interview and section-wise score of the exam.
What will the AFCAT 1 Result 2026 carry?
The result of AFCAT 1 2026 is going to be available in the form of a scorecard. Below, we have mentioned the details available on it.
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number
- Registration Number
- Branch Applied For (Flying / Technical / Non-Technical)
- AFCAT Cycle & Exam Date
- Marks Obtained (out of 300)
- EKT Marks (for technical candidates, if applicable)
- AFCAT Cut-Off Marks
- Qualifying Status (Qualified / Not Qualified)
- AFSB Shortlisting Status
AFCAT 1 2026 Cut-off Marks
The cut-off marks for the Air Force Common Admission Test (1) 2026 will be released with the result. It is decided on the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing, the number of vacancies, and the overall performance of candidates.
For the AFCAT 1 2026, it is expected that the cut-off marks will be between 140 and 145 out of 300. Once the Indian Air Force has officially released the result for the AFCAT 1 2026, we will update details about the actual cut-off marks.
What after the AFCAT 1 2026? Result?
After the AFCAT 1 2026 result release, qualified candidates will be able to participate in the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview.
If you qualify for the exam, you need to log in to the AFCAT website and choose a preferred AFSB interview date and a center, which are in Dehradun, Mysuru, Gandhinagar, and Varanasi, and download the call letter for the same.
Note that the AFSB Interview lasts for five days, which includes:
- Intelligence & reasoning
- Psychological suitability
- Leadership & officer-like qualities
- Communication skills
- Physical stamina
To participate in the Air Force Selection Board Interview, it is mandatory to have the required documents:
- AFSB Call Letter
- AFCAT Admit Card
- AFCAT Scorecard Printout
- 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate (for date of birth proof)
- 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate
- Graduation Mark Sheets (all semesters/years)
- Degree Certificate (if completed)
- Engineering Degree Certificate (for Technical Branch)
- NCC Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Passport / Driving License / Voter ID)
- Passport-size photographs (as per instructions in the call letter)
And if you pass the AFSB Interview, you need to go through the Medical Examination (ME), whose details can be found below.
| Medical Criteria | Flying Branch | Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) |
| Minimum Height (Male) | 162.5 cm | 157.5 cm |
| Minimum Height (Female) | 162.5 cm | 152 cm |
| Weight | Proportionate to height & age | Proportionate to height & age |
| Chest Expansion (Male) | Minimum 5 cm | Minimum 5 cm |
| Distant Vision | 6/6 (strict) | 6/36 correctable to 6/6 |
| Myopia Limit | –0.50 D | –3.50 D |
| Hypermetropia Limit | +2.00 D | +3.50 D |
| Color Blindness | Not allowed | Generally not allowed for specific duties |
| Hearing | Normal (whisper at 6 m) | Normal (whisper at 6 m) |
| Blood Pressure | 110–140 / 60–90 | 110–140 / 60–90 |
| Dental Points | Minimum 14 | Minimum 14 |
| ECG & X-ray | Must be normal | Must be normal |
After the ME, the final merit list will be prepared based on the candidates’ performance in the AFCAT written marks and AFSB performance, and then the course will begin in January 2027.
