AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Answer Key 2026 – Out
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 01/2026 Batch Answer Key 2026 for the Air Force Common Admission Test conducted on **31 January 2026** for recruitment into Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Aspirants who appeared in the examination can now download the official provisional answer key, including the candidate response sheet and question paper details, directly from the official AFCAT portal. This answer key allows candidates to compare their marked responses with the official answers and estimate their probable scores before the final result is declared. In addition, the objection window has been opened for candidates to raise challenges against any provisional answers they believe to be incorrect, following the official objection submission process within the stipulated dates.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 17 November 2025
- Application Last Date (Extended): 19 December 2025
- Admit Card Release Date: 22 January 2026
- Examination Date: 31 January 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Release Date: 01 February 2026
- Objection Submission Window: 01 February – 03 February 2026
- Final Answer Key Release (Expected): To Be Announced
- Result Declaration (Expected): To Be Announced
Application Fee
- No fee is required to download the answer key or response sheet.
- If objections require payment, the official portal will specify the applicable processing fee per objection.
Age Limit
- Age limits and eligibility criteria apply only to the AFCAT recruitment, not to the answer key download itself.
Number of Vacancies
Total Vacancies: 340
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| AFCAT 01/2026 – Flying & Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Posts | 340 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| AFCAT 01/2026 Candidates | Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed in the official AFCAT notification, including minimum educational qualifications, age limits, and other conditions required by the Indian Air Force for Flying and Ground Duty entries. |
Important Links
Important Questions
- Q:When was the AFCAT 01/2026 Answer Key released?The provisional answer key for AFCAT 01/2026 was released on 01 February 2026 by the National Testing Agency / Indian Air Force.
- Q:Where can I download the AFCAT answer key?Candidates can download the AFCAT 01/2026 answer key and response sheet by logging into the official AFCAT portal at https://afcat.edcil.co.in/ using their registration credentials.
- Q:Can I object to the provisional answer key?Yes, the objection window is open from 01 February to 03 February 2026, allowing candidates to submit challenges to any answers they believe are incorrect through the official objection process.
- Q:Is the answer key final?The initially released answer key is provisional. After reviewing all valid objections, the final answer key will be released and used for final result determination.
Instructions
- Go to the official AFCAT portal and access the candidate login / चरण 1: आधिकारिक AFCAT पोर्टल पर जाएँ और उम्मीदवार लॉगिन खोलें।
- Enter your registration number and password/Date of Birth / चरण 2: अपना पंजीकरण नंबर और पासवर्ड/जन्म तिथि दर्ज करें।
- Locate the link for “AFCAT 01/2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet” / चरण 3: “AFCAT 01/2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet” लिंक खोजें।
- Click to download the provisional answer key PDF and save it / चरण 4: प्रोविजनल उत्तर कुंजी PDF डाउनलोड करें और सुरक्षित रखें।
- If applicable, follow the objection process to challenge any answers / चरण 5: यदि लागू हो तो किसी उत्तर के खिलाफ आपत्ति दर्ज करने की प्रक्रिया का पालन करें।
- Keep a copy for future reference / चरण 6: भविष्य के लिए एक प्रति सुरक्षित रखें।