AFCAT Syllabus 2026
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AFCAT syllabus, topic-wise
The Indian Air Force publishes the syllabus with every notification. In brief:
General Awareness
- History, geography, polity, economy, sports, art and culture
- Current affairs and defence news, basic science
Verbal Ability in English
- Comprehension, error detection, sentence completion
- Synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases
Numerical Ability
- Decimals, fractions, percentage, ratio and proportion, average
- Profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, speed and distance
Reasoning and Military Aptitude
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, spatial ability
The syllabus is a summary and can change with each notification. The official notification is final.
How to cover the AFCAT syllabus
The AFCAT syllabus has 4 main areas: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning and Military Aptitude. Finish the area that carries the most marks first, then revise the others in rotation, and take a timed mock test every week to see which topics still cost you marks.
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AFCAT: frequently asked questions
What is the AFCAT syllabus?
The AFCAT syllabus has 4 main areas: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude. The topic-wise list is on this page.
How many subjects are there in the AFCAT syllabus?
This page groups the AFCAT syllabus into 4 areas: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude.
Is this the official AFCAT syllabus?
No. It is a summary prepared for practice and can change with each notification. The official notification is final, so confirm it there.
Can I practise the AFCAT syllabus topic by topic?
Yes. Subject and topic tests are linked on this page, and every test runs in the real computer-based format with Hindi and English questions.
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