AFCAT 2 Result 2026 OUT: Download Scorecard PDF, Check Cut-Off, AFSB Interview Next

The Indian Air Force has declared the AFCAT 2 2026 result, and candidates who sat for the written exam on August 8 can now log in to check their scores. Along with the result, IAF has also released the entry-wise cut-off. Here's how to download your scorecard, understand the cut-off, and what the road to becoming an Air Force officer looks like from here.

Quick Recap: AFCAT 2 2026 Timeline

Event	Date
AFCAT 2 written exam	August 8, 2026
Answer key released	August 11, 2026
Result declared	September 10, 2026
Cut-off released	September 10, 2026 (with result)
AFSB interview	To be scheduled

 

How to Download AFCAT 2 Result 2026: Step by Step

1. Visit the official website of AFCAT
2. Click on "Candidate Login" at the top of the homepage
3. Select the "AFCAT 02/2026" link
4. A new result login window will open
5. Enter your registered credentials in the required fields
6. Click on the AFCAT 2 result link
7. Your result PDF will appear on screen

AFCAT 2026: Exam Pattern Recap

For context on what the score actually represents, the AFCAT written exam consists of 100 objective-type questions worth a total of 300 marks, covering General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude. Candidates applying for Ground Duty (Technical) posts additionally appear for the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT), covering Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronics topics.

What Happens After the AFCAT 2 Result? The Road to AFSB

Qualifying the written exam is only the first checkpoint. Here's what follows for shortlisted candidates:

• AFSB Interview — Stage 1 (Screening): This is where numbers narrow down sharply. Candidates take an Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) test covering verbal and non-verbal reasoning, followed by the Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT), where you build a story around a briefly-shown image and then discuss it as part of a group.
• AFSB Interview — Stage 2: Candidates who clear screening move to a more intensive round spanning psychological tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, and a Personal Interview, typically conducted over several days at the selection centre.
• Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the AFSB then undergo a detailed medical fitness check as per IAF standards.
• Final Merit List: Only after all these stages are cleared does the Indian Air Force release the final merit list for officer induction.