The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has opened online registration for Commissioned Officer positions under its 2026 recruitment drive, covering both Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission cadres. The intake spans multiple courses and branches, including General Duty Pilot, Aeronautical Engineering, Air Defence, Logistics, Education, Engineering, Accounts, and IT, each carrying distinct eligibility criteria for age, qualification, and physical standards. For eligible candidates across Pakistan, the announcement represents one of the country’s more structured pathways into a career with the armed forces, offering defined training, compensation, and service benefits outlined by the organization.
Available Posts
Here’s the table the PAF jobs.
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Location |
|---|---|---|
| General Duty Pilot Course | 162 | Pakistan (PAF I&SC centers nationwide) |
| Aeronautical Engineering Course | 108 | Pakistan (PAF I&SC centers nationwide) |
| Air Defence Course | 118 | Pakistan (PAF I&SC centers nationwide) |
| Admin & Special Duties Course | 37 | Pakistan (PAF I&SC centers nationwide) |
| Logistics Course | 20 | Pakistan (PAF I&SC centers nationwide) |
| Education Branch (SSC/SPSSC) | 138 | Pakistan (PAF I&SC centers nationwide) |
| Engineering Branch (SSC/SPSSC) | 138 | Pakistan (PAF I&SC centers nationwide) |
| Accounts Branch (SSC/SPSSC) | 138 | Pakistan (PAF I&SC centers nationwide) |
| IT Branch (SSC/SPSSC) | 138 | Pakistan (PAF I&SC centers nationwide) |
Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification
Simplified requirement:
To apply for this course, you need to have scored at least 65% overall in one of these educational backgrounds: F.Sc in Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical, or a Computer Science degree; an A-Level qualification with Physics, Maths, and Computer Science, or with Biology instead of Computer Science; F.Sc with Physics plus any two of Maths, Statistics, Computer Science, or Biology; or a Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in fields like Avionics, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Process Control, Telecommunication, Automation, or Computer Information Systems/Software.
In short: a strong science background — especially in Physics and Maths — combined with a 65% aggregate score, opens the door to this course, whether you come from an F.Sc, A-Level, or a relevant engineering diploma.
Age Limit
Age requirements vary by course: GD(P) Pilot, Aeronautical Engineering, Air Defence, and Admin & Special Duties courses require candidates to be 16 to 22 years old as of 15 April 2027, while the Logistics Course also falls in the 16–22 range. For Short Service Commission branches (Education, Engineering, Accounts, IT), the age limit is 20 to 26 years as of 15 April 2027, except Education Branch which starts slightly lower at 20 years minimum with the same 15 April 2027 cutoff. The advertisement does not mention any age relaxation for specific categories (e.g., government employees, disabled persons, or domicile-based relaxation) — only the strict age brackets are listed.
How to Apply for PAF Commissioned Officer Positions
Step 1: Check your eligibility.
Confirm your age, height, marital status, and educational qualifications match the specific course you’re applying for (e.g., GD Pilot, Aeronautical Engineering, or one of the 138 Branch SSC courses).
Step 2: Get your NADRA Smart Card ready.
Make sure you have a valid NADRA Smart Card, as it’s required before you can register.
Step 3: Register online.
Visit www.joinpaf.gov.pk between 22 July and 28 August, 2026, and complete the online registration form, or scan the QR code on the advertisement to go straight to the registration page.
Step 4: Take the Intelligence and Academic Tests.
After registering, sit for the e-Testing exams. The subjects depend on your course — for example, English & Physics for GD(P)/AD/A&SD/Logistics, or English, Physics & Maths for CAE.
Step 5: Attend your Initial Medical Examination and Interview.
Report to your nearest PAF I&SC (Inter Services Selection Centre) on the date mentioned on your registration slip for a basic medical check and interview.
Step 6: Bring the required documents to your initial test.
Carry your NADRA Smart Card (yours, your father’s, and your mother’s), original certificates/DMC, four passport-size photos, and one set of attested document copies.
Step 7: Pass the Initial Physical Test.
Complete the running, push-ups, sit-ups, and chin-ups within the time/count standards set for your gender.
Step 8: Attend the ISSB Test and Interview (if shortlisted).
Shortlisted candidates are called to ISSB centers in Kohat, Gujranwala, Malir, or Quetta for further testing.
Step 9: Complete your Final Medical Examination.
Undergo the final medical exam at CMB Lahore.
Step 10: Take the Flying Aptitude Test (GD Pilot candidates only).
If you applied for the GD(P) course, complete this additional test at I&SC Rawalpindi or Karachi.
Step 11: Attend the AHQ Selection Board interview (SSC/CSC candidates only).
Short Service Commission candidates go through an additional interview with the Air Headquarters Selection Board.
Step 12: Submit attested IBCC documents.
If you have A-Level qualifications, submit your equivalence certificate and attested documents to the Directorate of Human Resource Induction, AHQ Peshawar, by 05 March 2027.
Step 13: Wait for final selection.
Air Headquarters will make the final merit-based selection after all stages are complete.
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Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 19 July 2026
- Application Start Date: 22 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 28 August 2026
- Test/Interview Date: Not specified in the advertisement — candidates will be informed via their registration slip. (The only fixed related date mentioned is 05 March 2027, the deadline for submitting attested IBCC documents.)
Required Documents
- Your NADRA Smart Card (national ID card)
- Your father’s NADRA Smart Card
- Your mother’s NADRA Smart Card
- Original copies of your educational certificates (like your F.Sc, A-Level, or degree certificate)
- Original copy of your DMC (Detailed Marks Certificate / mark sheet)
- 4 passport-size photographs
- One full set of attested (officially verified/stamped) copies of all the above documents
Extra note for A-Level students: You’ll also need an equivalence certificate from IBCC (this converts your A-Level grades into an F.Sc-equivalent format that Pakistani institutions recognize), submitted along with attested copies by 05 March 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions — Joining PAF as a Commissioned Officer
Q1: Can I apply if I studied A-Levels instead of F.Sc?
Yes. A-Level students are welcome to apply, but you’ll need to get an equivalence certificate from IBCC confirming your grades match the required F.Sc standard, since PAF uses that as its benchmark for academic qualifications.
Q2: What happens if I don’t meet the full 65% marks requirement yet?
You can still apply if you’re currently in F.Sc Part-I and have already scored at least 70% marks, as long as your school principal provides a certificate stating you’re expected to pass F.Sc or A-Level successfully.
Q3: Is there a difference in physical fitness standards for men and women?
Yes, the running, push-up, sit-up, and chin-up requirements are set separately for male and female applicants, with different time limits and repetition counts for each.
Q4: What if I’ve been rejected by ISSB before — can I still try again?
It depends on how many times and at what stage you were rejected. Being rejected once for intermediate or graduate-level entry generally won’t disqualify you, but multiple rejections across different selection boards can make you permanently ineligible.
Interested candidates should complete their online registration at www.joinpaf.gov.pk before the deadline closes on 03 August 2026, as no applications will be accepted after this date. For more government and private sector job opportunities across Pakistan, keep checking back with Hire26.com.