The AFCAT 02/2026 result has been declared. Candidates who qualified for the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) stage have from 5:00 pm on 10.09.2026 to 11:59 pm on 14.09.2026 to log in and choose their AFSB date and centre. Dates and centres go to whoever books first, subject to availability. After booking, download the call-up letter and the mandatory forms. The written exam was on 08.08.2026 and is for courses starting in July 2027. The admit card stage is over.
AFCAT 02/2026 stage by stage
Checked on 11.09.2026 against the news panel on afcat.edcil.co.in.
| Stage | Status as on 11.09.2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application | 20.05.2026 to 21.06.2026, extended from 19.06.2026. Personal details could be edited on 29.06.2026 and 30.06.2026. |
| Exam city and admit card | City intimation was sent by email and SMS, with admit cards issued separately. The online exam was held on 08.08.2026. |
| Answer key objections | The objection management portal opened after the exam for the question paper and provisional answer keys. The result has since been declared. |
| Result | Declared. You can see only your own result, in the AFCAT login. |
| GATE score entry cut-off | Declared. Candidates at or above it go to the AFSB without needing to qualify through AFCAT. |
| AFSB seat selection | 10.09.2026, 5:00 pm, to 14.09.2026, 11:59 pm, in the AFCAT login. |
Important Links
| Resource | Link and status as on 11.09.2026 |
|---|---|
| AFCAT 02/2026 login | Candidate login. Live. Result, AFSB seat selection and the call-up letter are all here. |
| Mandatory AFSB forms | Download mandatory forms PDF. Linked from the AFCAT news panel. |
| AFCAT 02/2026 notification | Download notification PDF. Official copy on the AFCAT portal. |
| AFCAT portal | afcat.edcil.co.in. Live. The news panel carries every stage update. |
| Reaching 5 AFSB | Directions to the reporting point. Linked from the AFCAT news panel. |
Booking your AFSB date
The window is five days, and seats are shared among all qualified candidates.
| Step | What the portal says |
|---|---|
| Who books | Candidates who qualified for the AFSB stage, through AFCAT or through GATE score entry. |
| Window | From 5:00 pm on 10.09.2026 to 11:59 pm on 14.09.2026. |
| Choice | Your preferred date and AFSB centre, depending on the seats left when you book. |
| After booking | Download the call-up letter and the mandatory forms, and carry both to the AFSB. |
| Help desk | +91-9513252077, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, or afcathelpdesk@edcil.co.in. |
Last checked on 11.09.2026 against the AFCAT portal’s news section. The portal does not give a date for the result or the GATE cut-off, so none is quoted here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AFCAT 02/2026 result declared?
Yes. The AFCAT portal says the result has been declared and can be viewed in each candidate's login.
When is AFSB seat selection for AFCAT 02/2026?
From 5:00 pm on 10.09.2026 to 11:59 pm on 14.09.2026, in the AFCAT login, subject to seats available at the time of booking.
When was the AFCAT 02/2026 exam held?
On 08.08.2026, for courses commencing in July 2027.
Do GATE score entry candidates need to pass AFCAT?
No. The portal says candidates who meet the declared GATE cut-off go to the AFSB stage without qualifying through AFCAT.
What is the AFCAT help desk number?
+91-9513252077, Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, or afcathelpdesk@edcil.co.in.