Are you passionate about serving your country with pride and honor? The Pakistan Air Force (PAF), the aerial warfare branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces, is inviting applications from enthusiastic, patriotic, and capable individuals to join as Commissioned Officers. This is your opportunity to be a part of one of the most elite air forces in the world.
📅 Online Registration Open: 28 July to 15 August 2025
Apply online at the official website: www.joinpaf.gov.pk
✈️ Permanent Commission (PC) in Pakistan Air Force – 2025 Intake
1. 160 General Duty Pilot (GD(P))
- Gender: Male/Female
- Age Limit: 16 to 22 years as of 15 April 2026
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
- Vision: 6/6 in each eye (without glasses)
- Qualification Required:
- F.Sc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical / Computer Science)
- A-Level with Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science/Biology
- DAE in Avionics, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, etc.
Training Duration: 4 years
Degree Awarded: BS in Aviation Management or BE in Aerospace/Avionics
2. 106 Aeronautical Engineering Course
- Gender: Male/Female
- Age Limit: 16 to 22 years
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Height:
- Male: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
- Female: 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm)
- Qualification:
- F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) or equivalent A-Level
- DAE in technical disciplines
Training Duration: 4 years
Degree Awarded: BE in Aerospace/Avionics
3. 116 Air Defence Course
- Gender: Male
- Age Limit: 16 to 22 years
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches
- Educational Requirement:
- F.Sc with 65% in Pre-Engg/Pre-Medical/Computer Science
- A-Level or DAE in relevant disciplines
Training Duration: 4 years
Degree Awarded: BS in Aviation Management or BE in Aerospace/Avionics
4. 35 Admin & Special Duties Course
- Gender: Male
- Age: 16 to 22 years
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches
- Qualification:
- F.Sc or A-Level with Physics and two other subjects
- DAE in technical fields
Training Duration: 4 years
Degree Awarded: BS in Aviation Management
5. 18 Logistics Course
- Gender: Male
- Age: 16 to 22 years
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches
- Educational Background:
- F.Sc / A-Level or DAE in Engineering, Computer Science, etc.
Training Duration: 4 years
Degree Awarded: BS in Aviation Management
🎓 Short Service Commission (SSC / SPSSC) in Pakistan Air Force
6. 05 GD(P) Supplementary Course (SSC)
- Gender: Male
- Age Limit: 21 to 24 years
- Rank: Flying Officer
- Vision: 6/6 (each eye without glasses)
- Qualification:
- BS in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, Computer Science, IT, Engineering, etc.
- Minimum 60% marks or 2.5 CGPA (HEC recognized)
Training Duration: 2 years
7. Education Branch (136 CSC – SPSSC/SSC)
- Gender: Male/Female
- Age Limit: 20 to 29 years
- Height:
- Male: 5’4″
- Female: 4’10”
- Rank: Flying Officer
- Qualification (minimum 65% or 2.7 CGPA):
- MS/MPhil in Math, International Relations, Artificial Intelligence, HRM, Statistics, etc.
Training Period: 24 weeks
8. IT Branch (136 CSC – SSC)
- Gender: Male
- Age: 20 to 26 years
- Qualification:
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing, etc.
- Minimum 65% or 2.7 CGPA (HEC recognized)
Training Duration: 24 weeks
Rank: Flying Officer
9. Met Branch (136 CSC – SSC)
- Gender: Male
- Age: 20 to 26 years
- Qualification:
- BSc/BS/BE (4 years) in Physics/Maths
- MSc/MS in Meteorology, Physics, Environmental Science
Training Duration: 24 weeks
10. Accounts Branch (136 CSC – SSC)
- Gender: Male
- Age: 20 to 26 years
- Qualification:
- B.Com (4 years), BBA Finance, BS Accounting/Finance
- Minimum 65% or 2.7 CGPA
Training Duration: 24 weeks
Rank: Flying Officer
11. Legal/JAG Branch (136 CSC – SSC)
- Gender: Male
- Age Limit: 20 to 30 years
- Rank: Flying Officer
- Qualification:
- LLB (minimum 65% or 2.7 CGPA)
- Preference to LLM and those with 7+ years of legal practice
Training Duration: 24 weeks
💼 Benefits of Joining Pakistan Air Force
Joining PAF as a Commissioned Officer comes with a wide range of benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Free medical treatment for self and family
- Training and posting in Pakistan and abroad
- Free accommodation and 50% travel fare discount by rail or air
- Internationally recognized training and education
- Membership of Air Force Officer Housing Scheme (AFOHS)
📝 Selection Process for PAF Commissioned Officers
- Online Registration:
Visit www.joinpaf.gov.pk from 28 July to 15 August 2025. - Initial Tests:
- Intelligence Test
- Academic Test (English, Physics, Maths, depending on background)
- Medical Examination & Interview at respective PAF Selection Centers.
- Physical Tests:
- 1 Mile Run in 08 minutes
- 15 Push-ups in 2 minutes
- 20 Sit-ups in 2 minutes
- 03 Chin-ups in 2 minutes
- Further Screening:
- ISSB Test & Interview
- Final Medical at CMB Lahore
- Flying Aptitude Test for GD(P)
- Final Selection by Air Headquarters (AHQ) based on merit
🚫 Ineligibility Criteria
Candidates will be disqualified if they:
- Have been rejected by ISSB more than twice
- Were screened out multiple times
- Are medically unfit
- Have been removed from government service
- Have tampered with documents or provided false information
- Have Hepatitis B or C
- Were expelled from military institutions
- Have a criminal record
📌 Important Notes
- Candidates awaiting results may apply with 70% marks in Part-I and must submit a hope certificate from their principal.
- ‘A’ Level candidates must provide an IBCC equivalence certificate.
- NADRA Smart Card is mandatory at the time of selection.
- Foreign-educated candidates must have documents attested by IBCC/HEC.
📍 PAF Information and Selection Centers (I&SC)
You can visit your nearest PAF I&SC with original documents and 4 passport-size photos. Some key centers include:
- Lahore: 14-Munir Road
- Karachi: Main Shahrah-e-Faisal
- Islamabad: PAF Information Centre
- Peshawar: 9-The Mall
- Multan, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Gilgit, Muzaffarabad, Mianwali, Kharian, D.I. Khan, Sukkur and others.
📲 Apply Online Now
Don’t miss this prestigious opportunity to serve your country with pride. Visit the official Pakistan Air Force recruitment portal today and register for your desired course:
