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Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad
Recruited through the Combined Defence Services Examination. Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10)
Age limit
Born 01 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2007
Classification
Air Force flying branch (unmarried)
Vacancies
32
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Academy — 222 F(P) Course, July 2027 | ₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10) | Air Force flying branch (unmarried) | Born 01 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2007 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level).
Age limit
Born 01 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2007, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
Written exam: English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks each, 2 hours each), then two-stage SSB interview (300 marks).
See the full UPSC CDS exam pattern →UPSC CDS 2026 important dates
| Notification | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application (last date) | 9 June 2026 (6 pm) |
| Written examination | 13 September 2026 |
| Course commencement | IMA, INA and AFA: July 2027; OTA: October 2027 |
Source: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II (published 20 May 2026). Apply only on upsc.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad through UPSC CDS?
₹56,100 p.m. stipend during training (starting pay in Level 10), as printed in the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II. In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for UPSC CDS Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad 2026?
Candidates must be born 01 Jul 2003 – 01 Jul 2007, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad?
Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level).
Which exam stages apply to Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad?
Written exam: English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics (100 marks each, 2 hours each), then two-stage SSB interview (300 marks).
How many Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad vacancies are there?
32, as per the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2026 — Examination Notice No. 11/2026-CDS-II.