What is the rank wise salary of AFCAT Officers?
The rank-wise salary of AFCAT Officers is given below:
| Rank | Level | Pay Scale (In INR) |
|---|---|---|
Flying Officer | Level 10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
Flight Lieutenant | Level 10 B | 6,13,00-1,93,900 |
Squadron Leader | Level 11 | 6,94,00 – 2,07,200 |
Wing Commander | Level 12A | 1,21,200 – 2,12400 |
Group Captain | Level 13 | 1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
Air Commodore | Level 13A | 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
Air Vice Marshal | Level 14 | 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
Air Marshal HAG Scale | Level 15 | 1, 82, 200-2,24,100 |
HAG+Scale | Level 16 | 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
VACS/Airforce Cdr/ Air Marshal (NFSG) | Level 17 | 2,25,000/- (fixed) |
CAS | Level 18 | 2,50,000/- (fixed) |
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AFCAT 1 2026 expected cut off will range between 135–145 marks. The expected cut off is decided based on the difficulty level.
The overall difficulty level of AFCAT 1 2026 exam was moderate. The section-wise difficulty is given below.
| Subject | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Moderate |
| Verbal Ability in English | Moderate |
| Numerical Ability | Moderate |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | Moderate |
AFCAT 1 cut off 2026 will be released in March. It is common across all categories. Candidates need to secure the required cut off to qualify the exam. It is decided based on the exam difficulty level.
AFCAT 1 2026 exam analysis was released on January 31. This is provided after the completion of the exam. They can refer to the same to check the level of the exam. They can also know the topics from where questions were asked in the exam.
AFCAT reporting timings are mentioned in the admit card. The shift-wise reporting timings are given below.
| AFCAT Shifts | AFCAT Reporting Time |
|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 7.30 am |
| Shift 2 | 12.30 pm |
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