AFCAT 2 Answer Key 2026 Released
The Indian Air Force released the AFCAT 02/2026 provisional answer key with candidate response sheets on 11 August 2026 at 11:00 AM, for the written examination held on 8 August. Objections were accepted until 13 August 2026, and the final answer key follows once they have been reviewed.
Last Updated 16 August 2026
Overview
- Examination
- Air Force Common Admission Test, AFCAT 02/2026
- Conducted by
- Indian Air Force
- Written examination held
- 8 August 2026
- Provisional answer key released
- 11 August 2026 at 11:00 AM
- Objection window closed
- 13 August 2026
- Released with
- Candidate response sheets
- Credentials required
- User ID and password
- Portal
- afcat.edcil.co.in
Objection Window
Objections must be raised within the window and supported by a credible reference. Fees are normally refunded only where the objection is upheld.
| Event | Detail |
|---|---|
| Answer key released | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Objection window opens | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Objection window closes | 13 Aug 2026 |
How to Download the Answer Key & Raise an Objection
- 1Open afcat.edcil.co.in and find the AFCAT 02/2026 answer key link.
- 2Log in with your User ID and password.
- 3Download both the provisional answer key and your own response sheet — a challenge only means anything when the two are read together.
- 4To object while the window is open, raise the challenge through the portal against the specific question.
- 5Wait for the final answer key, which the Air Force publishes after reviewing the objections received.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own websiteVerify on the official website. Release dates and download windows are announced by the conducting body and can change. Job Times 24 is an information service and does not issue admit cards, results or answer keys.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the AFCAT 2 answer key released?
On 11 August 2026 at 11:00 AM, three days after the written examination on 8 August 2026.
Is the objection window still open?
No. Objections were accepted until 13 August 2026.
Is this the final answer key?
No. It is provisional. The Indian Air Force publishes a final answer key after the objections received have been reviewed.
What is needed to download the response sheet?
Your AFCAT User ID and password, at afcat.edcil.co.in.