Ground Duty (Technical) 2026 Application Tools & Requirements
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Ground Duty (Technical) 2026 Application Overview
The Air Force Common Admission Test requires all applicants to upload scanned copies of their photograph and signature during the online registration process. These files must strictly conform to the 2026 notification guidelines, including exact file size limits, pixel dimensions, and format requirements. Failure to meet these specifications results in instant rejection at the upload stage.
Ground Duty (Technical) Photo & Signature Rules
Photograph
- File size: 10KB – 50KB
- Background: light
- CRITICAL: Candidate MUST hold a black slate in front of their chest.
- Name and Date of Photograph must be clearly written on the slate with white chalk in capital letters.
- Front portrait in light background without headgear (except for Sikhs).
Signature
- File size: 10KB – 50KB
- Ink color: black
- Sign on unruled white paper with black ink.
Ground Duty (Technical) Age Limit & Relaxation 2026
Cut-off date: January 1, 2026
Minimum age: 20 years
Maximum age (General): 26 years
OBC, SC/ST, and PwBD relaxations apply per the official notification. Use our age calculator for your exact eligibility.
Common Ground Duty (Technical) Application Errors
Photo exceeds 50KB
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Signature in wrong ink color
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Missing documents at verification
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