AFCAT Exam Pattern 2026: Check Detailed CBT Pattern

Q: Ques: Is there negative marking in AFCAT 2026?

Ans: Yes, there is negative marking in AFCAT 2026 exam. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Q: Ques: Are there descriptive questions in AFCAT 2026?

Ans: No, AFCAT does not have any descriptive questions. All the questions of the CBT exam are objective in nature.

Q: Ques: What happens if candidates don't attend a question in AFCAT 2026?

Ans: Unattended questions in AFCAT 2026 do not add or deduct any marks. It will not cause any change in the marks scored by the candidate.

Q: Ques: Should all candidates undergo the EKT for AFCAT 2026?

Ans: No, all candidates do not have to undergo Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) in AFCAT 2026. Those appearing for AFCAT Ground Duty (Technical) posts should attend the EKT.

Q: Ques: Is the CBT round and EKT test of AFCAT conducted as a single exam?

Ans: No, the CBT round and EKT round for AFCAT Ground Duty (technical Posts) are conducted as separate tests. Both rounds are conducted on a single day.

Shilpa S

Feb 5, 2026

AFCAT 2026 Exam Pattern comprises a written exam followed by an Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview. The written exam is conducted for a total of 300 marks for both technical and non-technical posts and includes objective-type questions from General Awareness, Numerical Ability,etc. Candidates are given 2 hours to complete the paper. AFSAT 2026 Exam Pattern for Ground Duty (Technical) posts include an additional EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test), evaluated out of 150. The exam is conducted online in computer-based mode.

AFCAT CBT Exam Pattern 2026

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2026 for technical and non-technical branches involve an online CBT test followed by an Engineering Knowledge Test. Candidates can check the table below for a detailed AFCAT CBT exam pattern:

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test	35	105	2 Hours
Verbal Ability in English	30	90
Numerical Ability	15	45
General Awareness	20	60
Total	100	300	2 Hours

AFCAT EKT 2026

Candidates appearing for AFCAT Ground Duty (Technical) posts must undergo an EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test) after the CBT round. It carries questions from subjects such as Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering. The details of AFCAT EKT round is given in the table below:

Particulars	Details
Number of Questions	50
Total Marks	150
Duration	45 minutes

Candidates qualifying AFCAT CBT round will undergo the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview, which is qualifying in nature. It includes intelligence, psychological, and group tests along with a personal interview. Candidates qualifying all the stages will be appointed to the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) roles under the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Relevant Links
AFCAT Application Process	AFCAT Admit Card
AFCAT Cutoff	AFCAT Syllabus

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs

Ques: Is there negative marking in AFCAT 2026?

Ans: Yes, there is negative marking in AFCAT 2026 exam. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Ques: Are there descriptive questions in AFCAT 2026?

Ans: No, AFCAT does not have any descriptive questions. All the questions of the CBT exam are objective in nature.

Ques: What happens if candidates don't attend a question in AFCAT 2026?

Ans: Unattended questions in AFCAT 2026 do not add or deduct any marks. It will not cause any change in the marks scored by the candidate.

Ques: Should all candidates undergo the EKT for AFCAT 2026?

Ans: No, all candidates do not have to undergo Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) in AFCAT 2026. Those appearing for AFCAT Ground Duty (Technical) posts should attend the EKT.

Ques: Is the CBT round and EKT test of AFCAT conducted as a single exam?

Ans: No, the CBT round and EKT round for AFCAT Ground Duty (technical Posts) are conducted as separate tests. Both rounds are conducted on a single day.