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AFCAT-2 2026 — Syllabus

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9th May 2026

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Section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for AFCAT-2 2026 — Syllabus.

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for AFCAT-2 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Indian Air Force. The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

Department

Indian Air Force

Stage Level

National

Syllabus Content

Section	Topics
EnglishEnglish	Comprehension passages; Spotting errors; Sentence completion; Synonyms & antonyms; Idioms & phrases; Cloze test; Para-jumbles.Comprehension passages; Spotting errors; Sentence completion; Synonyms & antonyms; Idioms & phrases; Cloze test; Para-jumbles.
General AwarenessGeneral Awareness	History; Geography; Civics; Polity; Current affairs; Sports; Defence; Art; Culture; Environment; Basic Science.History; Geography; Civics; Polity; Current affairs; Sports; Defence; Art; Culture; Environment; Basic Science.
Numerical AbilityNumerical Ability	Decimal fractions; Simplification; Average; Profit-loss; Percentage; Ratio & proportion; SI/CI; Time-work; Time-speed-distance.Decimal fractions; Simplification; Average; Profit-loss; Percentage; Ratio & proportion; SI/CI; Time-work; Time-speed-distance.
Reasoning & Military AptitudeReasoning & Military Aptitude	Verbal skills; Spatial ability — figure rotation, mirror images, embedded figures, paper folding; Logical reasoning; Pattern completion.Verbal skills; Spatial ability — figure rotation, mirror images, embedded figures, paper folding; Logical reasoning; Pattern completion.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Per defence services notification (Class XII / Graduation)

Job Type

Permanent

Exam Mode

Offline Computer Based

Applicants Gender

All

Download Instructions

To download the official syllabus PDF for AFCAT-2 2026 — Syllabus: 1) Visit the official website at https://afcat.cdac.in/.
2) Navigate to 'Notification' / 'Information Bulletin' / 'Syllabus' from the main menu or homepage.
3) Locate the latest cycle's notification PDF and open it — the syllabus is published as part of the notification or as a separate appendix.
4) Cross-check the syllabus on this page section-by-section against the source PDF; the page summarises the official content for quick revision.
5) For any clarification, refer to the FAQ section of the official website or contact the helpline listed in the notification.
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Dates and Direct Links

Important Dates

Additional Resources
Application Start Date	1st June 20261st June 2026
Application End Date	30th June 202630th June 2026

Important Links

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