Join Pakistan Air Force as Commissioned Officer 2026 (Online Registration 16 Feb–01 March 2026) – GD(P), Aeronautical Engineering, Air Defence, Admin & Special Duties, Logistics, Engineering Branch, Education Branch, MET & Accounts (SSC/SPSSC)
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has announced online registration for induction as a Commissioned Officer with openings under Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC / SPSSC). This nationwide intake covers multiple career streams including 161 General Duty Pilot GD(P), 107 Aeronautical Engineering Course, 117 Air Defence Course, 36 Admin & Special Duties Course, 19 Logistics Course, plus SSC/SPSSC roles in 137 Engineering Branch, 137 Education Branch, 137 Education Branch (Islamiyat), 137 MET Branch, and 137 Accounts Branch.
| Posted On | February 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pakistan Air Force (PAF) |
| Location: | Pakistan |
| Address | Air Headquarters (AHQ), E-9, Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Last Date: | March 1, 2026 |
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✅ Registration Portal: www.joinpaf.gov.pk
✅ Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must have NADRA Smart Card (Old NIC / Form-B is not acceptable)
✅ Commission Type: PC and SSC/SPSSC (as per branch)
✅ Service: Pakistan Air Force (Commissioned Officer roles)
This announcement is ideal for candidates searching for Join PAF 2026, PAF Commissioned Officer jobs, joinpaf online registration, and Pakistan Air Force GD Pilot / Engineering / Education / Accounts induction.
Job Position Details
| Category | Branch / Course | Title | Key Eligibility Snapshot | Training (As Mentioned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | 161 | General Duty Pilot GD(P) | Male citizen of Pakistan, Unmarried, Age 16–22 years on 15 Oct 2026, Height 5’4″ (163 cm), Vision 6/6 each eye (without glasses); Min 65% marks or relevant equivalent | 04 years (plus professional flying pathway as per selection procedure) |
| PC | 107 | Aeronautical Engineering Course | Male citizen of Pakistan, Unmarried, Age 16–22 on 15 Oct 2026, Height 5’4″; Min 65%; Pre-Engineering/A-Level (Phy/Chem/Math) or relevant | 04 years |
| PC | 117 | Air Defence Course | Male citizen of Pakistan, Unmarried, Age 16–22 on 15 Oct 2026, Height 5’4″; Min 65%; FSC/A-Level/DAE streams allowed | 04 years |
| PC | 36 | Admin & Special Duties Course | Male citizen of Pakistan, Unmarried, Age 16–22 on 15 Oct 2026, Height 5’4″; Min 65%; FSC/A-Level/DAE streams allowed | 04 years |
| PC | 19 | Logistics Course | Male citizen of Pakistan, Unmarried, Age 16–22 on 15 Oct 2026, Height 5’4″; Min 65%; FSC/A-Level/DAE streams allowed | 04 years |
| SSC/SPSSC | 137 | Engineering Branch | Male citizen of Pakistan; Married/Unmarried; Age 20–26 on 15 Oct 2026; Height 5’4″; BE (Chemical Engineering/Equivalent) (preference to MS). Min 60% or 2.5/4 CGPA; HEC/PEC recognized | 24 weeks |
| SSC/SPSSC | 137 | Education Branch | Male citizen of Pakistan; Married/Unmarried; Age 20–29 on 15 Oct 2026; Height 5’4″; MS/MPhil in Maths, Psychology, Education, English (Lit/Ling), Statistics; Min 65% or 2.7/4 CGPA; HEC recognized | 24 weeks |
| SSC/SPSSC | 137 | Education Branch (Islamiyat) | Male citizen of Pakistan; Married/Unmarried; Age 20–29 on 15 Oct 2026; Height 5’4″; MS/MPhil Islamiyat/equivalent (preference: PhD, Dars-e-Nizami). Min 65% or 2.7/4 CGPA; HEC / Islami Sharia Council recognized | 24 weeks |
| SSC/SPSSC | 137 | MET Branch | Male citizen of Pakistan; Married/Unmarried; Age 20–26 on 15 Oct 2026; Height 5’4″; BS/BSc/BE/BCS (4 years) (Physics/Math compulsory) + MSc/MS (Meteorology/Env Sci/Physics/Math). Min 65% or 2.7/4 CGPA; HEC recognized | 24 weeks |
| SSC/SPSSC | 137 | Accounts Branch | Male citizen of Pakistan; Married/Unmarried; Age 20–26 on 15 Oct 2026; Height 5’4″; BCom (4 yrs) / BBA Finance (4 yrs) / BS Commerce / BS Accounting / BS Finance or equivalent 16 years. Min 65% or 2.7/4 CGPA; HEC recognized | 24 weeks |
Detailed Eligibility (As per Advertisement)
Permanent Commission (PC) – Common Profile (Courses 161 / 107 / 117 / 36 / 19) ✅
- Nationality: Male citizen of Pakistan
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
- General Academic Requirement: Minimum 65% marks (or equivalent)
- Age: 16 to 22 years on 15 October 2026 (for PC courses in the ad)
PC Qualification Streams Mentioned ✅
Candidates may apply if they have minimum 65% aggregate in any of the following:
- F.Sc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical / Computer Science)
- A-Level with Physics, Maths + Computer Science / Biology
- F.Sc with Physics and any two subjects such as Maths, Statistics, Computer Science, Biology
- DAE in: Avionics / Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics / Instrumentation & Process Control / Telecommunication / Automation / Computer Information / Software
Additional Notes Included in the Ad (PC):
- PC candidates who are appearing (F.Sc Part-I) with 70% marks and a Hope Certificate from the Principal can apply, provided they are likely to achieve 65% aggregate.
- A-Level candidates must bring equivalence certificate for relevant stream (Pre-Engg / Pre-Med / Computer Science).
Selection Procedure (Step-by-Step)
Here is the complete selection flow written in a clean, easy format that candidates can follow:
- Online Registration 🖥️
✅ Register at www.joinpaf.gov.pk during the announced dates. - E-Testing (Intelligence + Academic Tests) 🧠
- Intelligence Test followed by Academic Test through e-testing.
- Pre-Medical (PC): English & Physics
- Pre-Engineering / ICS / DAE (PC): English, Physics & Maths
- SSC/SPSSC (137 CSC): Academic test in relevant subject (as per branch)
- Initial Medical Examination & Interview (I&SC) 🩺
✅ Shortlisted candidates go through initial medical and interview at PAF Information & Selection Centre. - Initial Physical Test 🏃
Candidates should meet these standards:
| Test | PC Standard | SSC/SPSSC Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Running | 1 Mile – 08 minutes | 1 Mile – 09 minutes |
| Push-Ups | 15 in 02 minutes | 10 in 02 minutes |
| Sit-Ups | 20 in 02 minutes | 10 in 02 minutes |
| Chin-Ups | 03 in 02 minutes | 02 in 02 minutes |
- ISSB 🧩
✅ Only shortlisted candidates are called for ISSB.
Test/Interview at ISSB Kohat / Gujranwala / Malir / Quetta. - Final Medical (CMB Lahore) 🏥
✅ Final medical examination at CMB Lahore. - Flying Aptitude Test (FAT) – GD(P) Only ✈️
✅ FAT for GD(P) candidates at I&SC Rawalpindi. - Final Selection by Air Headquarters (Merit-Based) 🏅
✅ Final selection by Air Headquarters on merit.
Special Note in Ad:
- Interview by AHQ Selection Board is for CSC candidates only (as stated).
Training Path & Career Roadmap
GD(P) (PC) – What Happens After Final Selection ✈️
After final selection, GD(P) candidates proceed for professional education/training pathway:
- BE (Aerospace/Avionics) program at CAE (merit-based) OR
- BS Aviation Management at CFT, PAFAA
After successful completion, candidates get permanent commission in PAF and are detailed for Flying Training Wing at PAFAA.
SSC/SPSSC – 137 Branches (24 Weeks Training) 🎓
The ad mentions 24 weeks training period for Engineering, Education, Islamiyat, MET, and Accounts branches.
Ineligibility Conditions (Who Should Not Apply) ❌
A candidate is ineligible if he is:
- Rejected by ISSB / GHQ / NHQ / AHQ Selection Boards under the repeated rejection clauses mentioned in the ad (twice for PG entry, combinations for intermediate/graduate entries)
- Screened out twice by ISSB
- Appearing again within 120 days of last ISSB attempt (unless waiver; not applicable to GHQ/NHQ/AHQ boards as mentioned)
- Dismissed/removed/debarred from government services including armed forces
- Convicted for heinous offence (as determined by competent authority)
- Permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board (PUF by AMB)
- Withdrawn from bonded armed forces colleges/institutions on disciplinary grounds
- Withdrawn/discharged/resigned/purchased release from armed forces academies/training institutions
- Involved in tampering/forgery/concealment to gain undue advantage (permanent ineligibility)
- Providing incomplete/false/wrongful information
How to Apply: Process
Step 1: Register Online ✅
- Visit www.joinpaf.gov.pk
- Complete the registration form with correct personal + academic details
- Choose the relevant course/branch carefully (PC or SSC/SPSSC)
Step 2: Keep Required Documents Ready 📄
Bring originals + copies for later stages (test/interview/medical):
- ✅ NADRA Smart Card (mandatory)
- ✅ Academic documents (Matric, F.Sc/A-Level equivalence, DAE, BS/MS, etc.)
- ✅ CNIC smart card copies
- ✅ Recent passport-size photographs
- ✅ Any equivalence certificates (A-Level candidates must arrange equivalence)
Step 3: Prepare for E-Testing & Physical Standards 💪
- 🧠 Revise English, Physics, Maths (as per your background)
- 🎯 SSC candidates should prepare for subject-based tests
- 🏃 Start practice for running, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups according to the table above
Step 4: Visit the Nearest PAF Information & Selection Centre 🏢
The ad lists multiple centres across Pakistan. Commonly included locations in the notice:
- Abbottabad, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Kharian, Muzaffarabad, Mianwali, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Sukkur, Gilgit, D.I. Khan (with phone numbers in the ad for many centres)
Quick Answers
What are the Join PAF 2026 online registration dates?
📅 16 February to 01 March, 2026
What is required to register?
🪪 NADRA Smart Card is mandatory (Old NIC/Form-B not acceptable)
Which branches are open in SSC/SPSSC?
✅ Engineering Branch, Education Branch, Education (Islamiyat), MET Branch, Accounts Branch
What is the physical test requirement for PC?
🏃 1 mile in 8 minutes, 15 push-ups/2 min, 20 sit-ups/2 min, 3 chin-ups/2 min
Where do shortlisted candidates go for ISSB?
📍 Kohat / Gujranwala / Malir / Quetta
- Total Jobs 23 Jobs
- Category DAE, Engineering, Forces
- Location Islamabad
- Address Air Headquarters, Sector E-9 PAF Complex, Islamabad


