The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) opens new recruitment for male and female candidates as commissioned officers. Or is it a case of less about the fighter planes and more about the country?. Either way, the Pakistan Air Force has just opened registration for its 2026 Commissioned Officer intake.
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Permanent Commissioned (PC)
| Course | Category | Age Limit | Height Required and Marital Status | Qualification and Rank |
| 162 General Duty Pilot | PC | 16–22 years (Male/Female) on 15 April 2027 | 5’4″ Unmarried | 65% in F.Sc (Pre-Engg/Pre-Med/CS) or equivalent |
| 108 Aeronautical Engineering | PC | 16–22 years (Male) on 15 April 2027 | 5’4″ (Female:4’10”) Unmarried | 65% in F.Sc Pre-Engg or equivalent |
| 118 Air Defence | PC | 16–22 years (Male) on 15 April 2027 | 5’4″ Unmarried | 65% in F.Sc or equivalent |
| 37 Admin & Special Duties | PC | 16–22 years (Male) on 15 April 2027 | 5’4″ Unmarried | 65% in F.Sc or equivalent |
| 20 Logistics | PC | 16–22 years (Male) on 15 April 2027 | 5’4″ Unmarried | 65% in F.Sc or equivalent |
Short Service Commissioned (SSC/ SPSSC)
| Course | Category | Age Limit | Height Required and Marital Status | Qualification and Rank |
| 138 Education Branch | SSC | 20–29 years (Male/Female) on 15 April 2027 | 5’4″ (Female:4’10”) Married/Unmarried | MS/M.Phil (relevant subject), 65% or 2.7/4 CGPA. Flying Officer |
| 138 Engineering Branch | SSC | 20–26 years (Male) on 15 April 2027 | 5’4″ Married/Unmarried | BE Chemical Engg or equivalent, 60% or 2.5/4 CGPA. Flying Officer |
| 138 Accounts Branch | SSC | 20–26 years (Male) on 15 April 2027 | 5’4″ Married/Unmarried |
B.Com/BBA/BS Commerce/Finance, 65% or 2.7/4 CGPA. Flying Officer |
| 138 IT Branch | SSC | 20–26 years (Male) on 15 April 2027 | 5’4″ Married/Unmarried | BS/MS in CS, IT, or related field, 65% or 2.7/4 CGPA. Flying Officer |
Place of Posting
- Different cities of Pakistan and abroad (as assigned by PAF after training)
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Training Period of all Posts
- 162 General Duty Pilot: 4 years
- 108 Aeronautical Engineering: 4 years
- 118 Air Defence: 4 years
- 37 Admin & Special Duties: 4 years
- 20 Logistics: 4 years
- 138 Education Branch: 24 weeks
- 138 Engineering Branch: 24 weeks
- 138 Accounts Branch: 24 weeks
- 138 IT Branch: 24 weeks
Selection Procedure of Pakistan Air Force
- Online Registration of Pakistan Air Force.
- Intelligence Test + Academic Test.
- Initial Medical Exam & Interview (I&SC Centre).
- ISSB Test/Interview (Kohat/Gujranwala/Malir/Quetta).
- Final Medical Exam (CMB Lahore).
- Flying Aptitude Test (Pilot candidates only).
- Final Selection (Air Headquarters of Pakistan Air Force, merit-based).
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PAF I&SC Centres
| City | Address | Contact |
| Abbottabad | 310-Mansehra Road, Near Ayub Medical Complex | 0992-385157, 385166 |
| Faisalabad | Main Jhang Road, Near Airport Chowk | 041-9201199, 2577799 |
| Hyderabad | 49-Salahuddin Road, Cantt | 022-9200936 |
| Karachi | Main Shahrah-e-Faisal (Near PAF Base), Faisal | 021-99240999 |
| Lahore | 14-Munir Road (Near PAF Cinema), Munir Chowk | 042-36687790 |
| Multan | 217-Sher Shah Road | 061-9201183, 9201795 |
| Kharian | Baharwal Road, Adjacent to Air University | 0323-0411668 |
| Muzaffarabad | Shaukat Lines, Near Army Public School, Cantt | 05822-923272 |
| Mianwali | Fazaia Road, Opp Custom Office | 0459-350037 |
| Peshawar | 9-The Mall, Peshawar Cantt | 091-9210829, 5286329 |
| Quetta | M.A Jinnah Road | 081-9201753 |
| Rawalpindi | 3-The Mall, Opposite AFIC | 051-5701143, 57012757-58 |
| Sukkur | Opposite Govt Islamia College, Minara Road | 071-9310409 |
| Gilgit | FC Road, Jutial Gilgit | 05811-930088 |
| D.I. Khan | Fazle Elahi Shaheed Road, Near Bannu Bus Stand | 0966-9280311 |
Initial Physical Test of Pakistan Air Force
| Test Type | Qualification Criteria (Male) | Qualification Criteria (Female) |
| Running | 1 Km in 08 Minutes | 1 Km in 12 Minutes |
| Push-Ups | 10 in 02 Minutes | 03 in 02 Minutes |
| Sit-Ups | 10 in 02 Minutes | 05 in 02 Minutes |
| Chin-Ups | 02 in 02 Minutes | 01 (Hanging for 15 Sec) |
Benefit of Officers
- Salary: Competitive package.
- Medical: Free treatment (self + family).
- Travel: 50% discount on train/air travel of Pakistan Air Force.
- Accommodation: Free.
Last Date
3 August 2026
Basic Eligibility
- Nationality: Pakistani citizen.
- Gender: Male/Female.
- Height (Male): 5’4″.
- Height (Female): 4’10”.
- Eyesight (Pilot only): 6/6 in both eyes, no glasses.
Apply Method
Applicants who are interested in applying will have to report to a PAF I&S – Inter-Service Selection Center (NADRA Card, original documents, and four (4) passport-size photographs). A photocopy of the attested documents should be submitted to any PAF I&S center in Pakistan (they are available in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Ulatta, Rawalpindi, Multan, etc).
Apply Here: https://www.joinpaf.gov.pk/
