Online Registration: 28 July – 15 August 2025
Apply Now at: www.joinpaf.gov.pk
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Why Join Pakistan Air Force (PAF)?

Joining PAF offers more than a job—it’s a career filled with adventure, national pride, and lifelong benefits. Whether you’re passionate about aviation, engineering, technology, education, or law, PAF provides you with world-class training and a prestigious lifestyle.

PAF 2025 Commission Categories & Courses

Permanent Commission (PC)

1. 160 GD (P) Course – General Duty Pilot

   • Eligibility: FSc Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical/Computer Science with 65% marks

   • Age Limit: 16 to 22 years (as of 15 April 2026)

   • Gender: Male & Female

   • Height: 5’4’’ (both)

   • Degree Awarded: BS Aviation Sciences and Management

2. 106 Aeronautical Engineering Course

   • Qualification: FSc (Pre-Engineering) with 65% marks

   • Training Outcome: BE Aerospace / Avionics

3. 116 Air Defence Course

   • Qualification: Same as GD(P)

   • Degree Awarded: BS in Aviation Management

4. 35 Admin & Special Duties Course

   • Qualification: FSc or A-Levels (Minimum 60%)

   • Degree: BS in Aviation Management

5. 18 Logistics Course

   • Eligibility: FSc with 60% marks (Pre-Engg/Pre-Medical)

   • Degree: BS in Aviation Management

Short Service Commission (SSC / SPSSC)

1. 05 GD (P) SSC Course

   • Age Limit: 21 to 24 years

   • Eligibility: Students with at least 6 out of 8 semesters completed in BE/BSc (Aerospace/Avionics/Engg)

2. Education Branch (136 CSC SPSSC / SSC)

   • Age: 22 to 30 years

   • Qualification: MA/MSc in:

     • English

     • International Relations

     • Physics

     • Psychology

     • Computer Science

     • HRM

     • Islamic Studies

3. IT Branch (136 CSC SSC)

   • Age Limit: 20 to 30 years

   • Eligibility: BS / MS in:

     • Software Engineering

     • Cyber Security

     • Data Science

     • AI & ML

     • Computer Systems / Engineering

4. Legal Branch (JAG – 136 CSC SSC)

   • Age Limit: 30 to 35 years

   • Qualification: LLB / LLM (Minimum CGPA: 2.5)

5. MET Branch (136 CSC SSC)

   • Age: 20 to 25 years

   • Education: BS / MS in:

     • Meteorology

     • Physics

     • Mathematics

6. Accounts Branch (136 CSC SSC)

   • Age Limit: 20 to 30 years

   • Qualification: BBA / MBA / M.Com / ACCA / CA / CFA / BS Accounting & Finance

Eligibility & Selection Procedure

Step-by-Step Selection Process:

1. Online Registration – Apply through www.joinpaf.gov.pk

2. Computerized Initial Tests – Intelligence + Academic (based on applied branch)

3. Initial Medical & Interview

4. Psychological Assessment

5. Final Interview at Air Headquarters

6. Final Medical Exam (CMH / PAF Hospital)

7. Training at PAF Academy Risalpur or Relevant Institutes

Ineligibility Criteria

Candidates will be ineligible if they:

• Are rejected twice by ISSB / GHQ / NHQ / AHQ

• Were dismissed or removed from any Government service or Armed Forces

• Have falsified documents

• Are you married below 18 years

• Are medically unfit as per PAF standards

• Hold dual nationality (must surrender foreign citizenship)

Benefits of Joining PAF

• Competitive monthly salary & annual increments

• Free medical treatment (self and family)

• Subsidized accommodation, travel, and mess facilities

• Training from internationally recognized institutions

• Membership in PAF Housing Schemes

• Pension after retirement

• Career progression, international exposure & scholarships

PAF Information & Selection Centers

Visit your nearest PAF Selection Centre for test guidance and document submission:

Abbottabad, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Mianwali, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Sukkur, Sialkot, Gilgit, Muzzafarabad

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Final Words

The Pakistan Air Force is offering one of the most prestigious career paths in the country for individuals who are passionate, disciplined, and patriotic. Whether you’re aiming to fly fighter jets, engineer state-of-the-art aircraft, or contribute in technical, administrative, or educational roles—this is your chance to join the sky guardians of Pakistan.

Apply now and become part of a future built on courage, excellence, and service:
www.joinpaf.gov.pk

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