Join PAF as Commissioned Officer July 2026: Online Registration for Permanent & Short Service Commission

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has officially opened online registration for recruitment as Commissioned Officers through Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC / SPSSC). Male and female citizens across Pakistan with required physical, educational, and age profiles can apply for multiple specialized flying, engineering, administrative, IT, and education branches.

Candidates commissioned into the PAF undergo world-class military and aviation training, receive competitive pay structures, free family medical care, official accommodation, and competitive career advancement prospects.

Recruitment Overview & Key Information

Feature Details
Organization Pakistan Air Force (PAF)
Commission Types Permanent Commission (PC) & Short Service Commission (SSC / SPSSC)
Gender Male and Female (Branch specific)
Registration Portal www.joinpaf.gov.pk
Registration Window 22nd July 2026 to 03rd August 2026
Mandatory Document Valid NADRA Smart Card
Testing Mode Online E-Testing (Intelligence + Academic Tests)

Open Branches & Eligibility Requirements

1. Permanent Commission (PC) Courses

Course Name Age Limit (by 15 April 2027) Gender / Marital Status Required Height Educational Criteria
162 General Duty Pilot (GDP) 16–22 Years Male (Unmarried) 5'4" (163 cm) F.Sc (Pre-Eng / Pre-Med / ICS) / A-Level (Physics, Maths, CS/Bio) / DAE in Avionics, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Telecom, or Automation with min. 65% aggregate marks. Vision: 6/6 without glasses.
108 Aeronautical Engineering (CAE) 16–22 Years Male & Female (Unmarried)

Male: 5'4" (163 cm)


Female: 4'10" (147 cm)

 F.Sc (Pre-Engineering / ICS with Physics & CS) / A-Level (Physics, Maths, Chemistry/CS) / DAE in Avionics, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Telecom with min. 65% marks.
118 Air Defence (AD) 16–22 Years Male (Unmarried) 5'4" (163 cm) F.Sc (Pre-Eng / Pre-Med / ICS) / A-Level (Physics, Maths, CS/Bio) / DAE in relevant technology with min. 65% aggregate marks.
37 Admin & Special Duties 16–22 Years Male (Unmarried) 5'4" (163 cm) F.Sc (Pre-Eng / Pre-Med / ICS) / A-Level / DAE in relevant technology with min. 65% aggregate marks.
20 Logistics Course 16–22 Years Male (Unmarried) 5'4" (163 cm) F.Sc (Pre-Eng / Pre-Med / ICS) / A-Level / DAE in relevant technology with min. 65% aggregate marks.

2. Short Service Commission (SSC / SPSSC) Branches

Branch Rank Granted Age Limit (by 15 April 2027) Gender & Status Height Criteria Required Degree / Qualification
138 Education Branch Flying Officer 20–30 Years Male & Female (Married/Unmarried)

Male: 5'4" (163 cm)


Female: 4'10" (147 cm)

 MA / M.Sc / BS / M.Phil (Maths, Psychology, Education, Pak Studies, English, CS, or Management / MBA / MS Project Mgmt / Accounting & Finance) with min. 65% or 2.5/4.0 CGPA.
138 Engineering Branch Flying Officer 20–26 Years Male (Married/Unmarried) 5'4" (163 cm) BE in Chemical Engineering or equivalent (MS preference) with min. 65% or 2.5/4.0 CGPA.
138 Accounts Branch Flying Officer 20–26 Years Male (Married/Unmarried) 5'4" (163 cm) B.Com (4 Years) / BBA (Finance) / BS Commerce / BS Accounting & Finance (16 Years Education) with min. 65% or 2.7/4.0 CGPA.
138 IT Branch Flying Officer 20–26 Years Male (Married/Unmarried) 5'4" (163 cm) BS / MS in Computer Science, Software Eng, IT, Information Security, Cyber Security, AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing, or MCS with min. 65% or 2.7/4.0 CGPA.

Ineligibility & Testing Standards

  • ISSB Rejections: Candidates rejected twice by ISSB are ineligible (exceptions apply for specific post-graduate technical entries).

  • Screening Restrictions: Candidates screened out twice at ISSB during preliminary stages or tested within 120 days (4 months) of their last ISSB attempt cannot reapply.

  • Appearing Students: Candidates awaiting final year F.Sc results can apply if they scored at least 70% in Part-I and submit a Hope Certificate signed by their institution principal.

  • Attestation & Equivalence: O/A-Level certificate holders must provide an equivalence certificate issued by IBCC.

  • Medical Clearance: Final selection depends on medical clearance by the Central Medical Board (CMB) at Lahore followed by physical fitness tests.

 

Step-by-Step Online Registration & Test Process

  1. Online Form Submission:

    • Visit the official portal at www.joinpaf.gov.pk.

    • Select your desired course/branch and enter your NADRA Smart Card / CNIC details.

    • Fill out the form carefully and print your Registration Slip showing your assigned test date, time, and Information & Selection Centre (I&SC) venue.

  2. Documents to Carry for Initial E-Testing:

    • Original Educational Certificates & Detailed Marks Certificates (DMCs).

    • Original NADRA Smart Card / CNIC (along with Father's CNIC).

    • 04 passport-sized photographs (blue background).

    • One complete set of attested photocopies of all educational credentials.

  3. Selection Phases:

    • Phase 1: Online Intelligence Test followed by Academic Subject Tests (Physics, Maths, English, etc.) via computer-based e-testing.

    • Phase 2: Initial Medical Checkup and Physical Standards Verification at PAF I&SC.

    • Phase 3: Initial Interview at selection centers.

    • Phase 4: ISSB Testing & Evaluation (for shortlisted candidates).

    • Phase 5: Final Medical Board (CMB Lahore) and Air Headquarters merit list creation.

Registration Schedule

  • Registration Opening Date: 22nd July 2026

  • Registration Deadline: 03rd August 2026

  • Official Website: www.joinpaf.gov.pk