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    AFCAT Exam Pattern 2026

    AFCAT paper structure, sections, mode, duration and marking. Verified against Indian Air Force sources on 23 September 2026.

    Last checked 23 September 2026AFCAT official information

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    Paper structure and marking

    Numerical Ability is only Class 10 level, which means it should be a near-perfect section. Losing marks there is a pacing failure, not a knowledge failure.

    SectionQuestion typeMarksNotes
    General AwarenessObjective MCQs+3 / −1History, geography, polity, defence, sports, current affairs
    Verbal Ability in EnglishObjective MCQs+3 / −1Comprehension, error detection, vocabulary
    Numerical AbilityObjective MCQs+3 / −1Class 10 level arithmetic
    Reasoning & Military AptitudeObjective MCQs+3 / −1Verbal and spatial reasoning
    Mode
    Online objective test
    Practice duration
    MockPrep test: 25 questions, exam-paced timer
    Marking
    +3 for a correct answer, −1 for an incorrect answer, 0 if left unattempted

    Source and interpretation note

    Static eligibility pages can lag a new intake; the latest AFCAT notification is the controlling source.

    Official authority: Indian Air Force. Last verified: 23 September 2026.

    Turn the guide into practice

    Use a timed AFCAT test, then review the section and topic breakdown.