AFCAT 02/2026 Answer Key 2026 – Response Sheet, Objection Status, Result & Cut-Off Update

AFCAT 02/2026 Answer Key 2026 – Response Sheet, Objection Status & Result Update

The Indian Air Force released the AFCAT 02/2026 Answer Key 2026, question paper and individual response sheet after conducting the Air Force Common Admission Test on 8 August 2026. Candidates could access their question paper, provisional answers and recorded responses through the AFCAT candidate login.

According to the official AFCAT 02/2026 notification, the Objection Management window opened at 5:00 PM on 9 August 2026 and closed at 5:00 PM on 11 August 2026. The objection facility is therefore now closed. The Indian Air Force will review valid challenges before preparing the result.

Current status: AFCAT 02/2026 examination is complete and the provisional answer-key/response-sheet objection period has ended. Candidates should now wait for the official AFCAT result and AFSB shortlisting update.

Important date correction: The official notification states that the Question Paper, Answer Key and Individual Response were available from 9 August 2026 at 1700 Hr, not first released on 11 August. 11 August 2026 at 1700 Hr was the closing time for objection management.

Vacancy clarification: The official notification lists 353 vacancies under AFCAT Entry and another 26 vacancies under GATE Score Entry, making 379 when those two entry routes are arithmetically combined. NCC Special Entry seats are percentage-based and are not a fixed additional vacancy count.

Candidates can also check the latest exam result and answer-key updates and admit card updates on NexRojgar.

AFCAT 02/2026 Answer Key Overview

Important Dates

Application-date note: The detailed IAF notification and current Indian Air Force career page show registration from 20 May to 19 June 2026. Candidates should treat the official notification as the controlling source.

How to Check AFCAT 02/2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet

1. Open the official AFCAT 02/2026 candidate portal.

2. Go to the candidate login / answer-key response section.

3. Enter the registered login credentials requested by the portal.

4. Open the Question Paper, Answer Key and Individual Response page.

5. Compare the answer marked by you with the provisional answer displayed by IAF.

6. Download or save the available response details for personal reference, if the portal still permits access.

Objection deadline has passed: The official notification clearly states that no query regarding the Question Paper, Answer Key or Response Sheet will be entertained after 11 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.

AFCAT 02/2026 Marking Scheme

Estimated Raw Score

(Correct Answers × 3) − Incorrect Answers

Example

If a candidate gets 65 answers correct, 20 wrong and leaves 15 unattempted:

• Correct-answer marks = 65 × 3 = 195

• Negative marks = 20 × 1 = 20

• Estimated raw score = 195 − 20 = 175

The final score can differ if IAF revises any answer after objection review or applies normalisation when the examination is conducted in more than one shift.

AFCAT Exam Pattern

Official Vacancy Details

The detailed notification separates AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry. The fixed vacancy numbers are:

NCC Special Entry does not have a fixed number printed in the notification. It is 10% of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% of AFCAT Flying vacancies for SSC. All notified vacancy figures are tentative.

Ground Duty Non-Technical Breakup

What Happens After the Answer Key?

1. Objection review: IAF reviews valid challenges submitted during the official objection window.

2. Answer finalisation: Necessary corrections, if any, are incorporated before result preparation.

3. Normalisation: If the test was conducted in more than one shift, marks are normalised using the method published in the notification.

4. AFCAT result: IAF declares the written-exam result and fixes the qualifying cut-off.

5. AFSB selection: Successful AFCAT candidates are called for Air Force Selection Board testing.

6. Flying Branch: Recommended Flying candidates undergo the Computerised Pilot Selection System where applicable.

7. Medical examination: AFSB-recommended candidates undergo prescribed medical assessment.

8. All-India merit: Final course allotment depends on merit, medical fitness, eligibility, branch preference and available vacancies.

AFSB Testing Process

Candidates who clear the AFCAT written examination are called to one of the Air Force Selection Boards. The official AFCAT 02/2026 notification lists AFSB centres at Dehradun, Mysuru, Gandhinagar and Varanasi.

• Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test.

• Stage II: Psychological tests, Group Tests and Interview for candidates who clear Stage I.

• Flying Branch: CPSS for recommended eligible candidates.

• Medical: Recommended candidates are sent for medical examination.

Important Instructions

• Do not trust unofficial cut-offs before the Indian Air Force declares the result.

• Keep your AFCAT login credentials and registered email/mobile active.

• Preserve the application form and admit card for later stages.

• Prepare academic and identity documents for AFSB verification in advance.

• Candidates targeting Flying Branch should also review CPSS eligibility conditions.

• Check only the official AFCAT/Indian Air Force portals for the result and AFSB call-up.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AFCAT 02/2026 Answer Key released?

Yes. The official notification provided access to the question paper, answer key and individual response from 9 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.

When did the objection window close?

The objection-management window closed on 11 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.

When was AFCAT 02/2026 conducted?

The AFCAT written examination was conducted on 8 August 2026.

What is the marking scheme?

Three marks are awarded for a correct answer, one mark is deducted for a wrong answer and no mark is awarded or deducted for an unattempted question.

How many questions were asked?

AFCAT consists of 100 objective questions for 300 marks with a duration of two hours.

How many vacancies are there in AFCAT 02/2026?

The official notification lists 353 fixed vacancies under AFCAT Entry and 26 under GATE Score Entry. NCC Special Entry seats are specified as percentages rather than a fixed vacancy number.

Is 379 the AFCAT written-exam vacancy count?

Not exactly. The figure 379 is the arithmetic combination of 353 AFCAT Entry vacancies and 26 separate GATE Score Entry vacancies. GATE Score Entry candidates are exempt from the AFCAT written examination.

When will AFCAT 02/2026 result be released?

The Indian Air Force has not announced a result date in the official notification. Candidates should monitor the official AFCAT portal for the result notice.

What is the next stage after qualifying AFCAT?

Qualified candidates are called for Air Force Selection Board testing, followed by further branch-specific assessment and medical examination.

Disclaimer

The information on NexRojgar is provided to help candidates understand the AFCAT 02/2026 answer key, response sheet and result process. Dates, vacancies, cut-offs, result schedules and selection instructions may be revised by the Indian Air Force. Candidates must verify all information from the official AFCAT portal and the AFCAT 02/2026 notification before taking any action. NexRojgar is not associated with the Indian Air Force.