Join PAF As Commissioned Officer as Permanent Commission

If you are searching for a government job that is highly compatiable and hold a lot of benefits then apply for Comissioned officer as a Permanent commission and also short service commission in Pakistan Air Force.

The Pakistan Air Force published an advertisement in the Nawaiwaqt Newspaper regarding PAF GD Pilot Registration 2026 for Male in Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission (SSC / SPSSC) Online at joinpaf.gov.pk. PAF has announced Advertisement 01 / 2026 for male Pakistani nationals who are interested in applying for PAF Commissioned Officer Jobs through multiple commissioned, including Permanent Commission (PC) in 162 General Duty Branch, Accounts Branch (138 CSC SSC), Education Branch (138 CSC SPSSC), and IT Branch (138 CSC SSC).

These people, both men and women, who wish to serve Pakistan by enlisting in the Air Force should click this site since we have given them the means to achieve their aspirations in the Air Force, as well as comprehensive information on this announcement after this paragraph.

Job Overview

Category	Details
Availability	Permanent
Start Date	July 22nd 2026
End Date	03 August 2026
Experience	No experience required
Region	Pakistan
Education	Graduation, Intermediate, Masters
Total Vacancies	100
Offered Salary	50k – 80k+
Age	17-29 yrs
Gender	Male, Female
Designations	Pilot, Engineer, Accountant, Admin

About PAF

The only reason the Pakistan Air Force is the best in the world is because of its courageous, dedicated, and hardworking personnel, which includes pilots, air defense controllers, aeronautical engineers, and others. On the other hand, PAC Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra contributes significantly to the PAF’s success by supplying top-notch aircraft, drones, and other military hardware, including the recently developed JF-70 Thunder, which is an incredible accomplishment for the PAF. Every year, the Air Force posts openings for people seeking government jobs in Pakistan with master’s, graduate, or intermediate degrees. The commissioned officer positions listed below are located in Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, and other Pakistani cities.

Courses in Permanent Commission:

• 162 General Duty Pilot (GD (P)
• 108 Aeronautical Engineering Course
• 118 Air Defence Course
• 20 Logistics Course
• 37 Admin & Special Duties Course

Eligibility Criteria:

162 General Duty Pilot (GD (P) / 118 AD (Air Defence Course):

A candidate must have passed with at least 65% marks in aggregate in any of the following.

• F.Sc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical / Computer Science) is required to apply.
• F.Sc with Physics and any two subjects like Statistics, Maths, Computer Science or Biology is required to apply.
• ‘A’ Level with Physics and Maths or Biology is required to apply, and those with ‘O’ Level in the above five subjects are also eligible to apply.

20 Logistics Course / 37 Admin & Special Duties Course:

A candidate must have passed with at least 65% marks in aggregate in any of the following

• F.Sc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical / Computer Science) is required to apply.
• ‘A’ Level with Physics, Maths, Computer Science, Biology is required to apply, and those with ‘O’ Level in the above five subjects are also eligible to apply.

108 AEC (Aeronautical Engineering Course):

1. The candidates with Matric 1st Division must have passed F.Sc Part I & II with at least 65% Marks in any of the following subjects like

• FSc (Pre-Engineering) with Chemistry as a Subject.
• ‘A’ Level with Physics, Maths, and Chemistry

Note* Selection GD(P), AD, A&SD and Log Cadets will undergo Joint Military Training (JMT) for 6th months (1st term) at PMA, Kakul

Courses in Short Service Commission (SSC):

138 Engineering Branch (SSC / SPSSC):

A candidate must have the following degrees to apply.

1. BE (Chemical Engineering / Equivalent). Preference will be given to MS candidates.
   • Nationality: Male Pakistani citizens of Pakistan can apply.
   • Age: should be between 20 to 26 years.
   • Height for Male: 5’ Feet and 4” Inches / 163 cm.
   • Marital Status: Married/Unmarried can apply.

Education Branch (138 CSC SPSSC):

• MPhil / MS required in the following discipline.
  • Maths
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Pak Studies / History
  • English
  • Computer Science
  • Management Sciences
• Nationality: Male Pakistani citizens of Pakistan can apply.
• Age: should be between 20 to 29 years.
• Height for Male: 5’ Feet and 4” Inches / 163 cm.
• Height for Female: 4′ Feet and 10″ Inches / 147 cm.
• Marital Status: Married / Unmarried can apply.

Accounts Branch (138 CSC SSC):

• Qualification: B.Com (4 Years)/BBA (4 Years)/M.Com/MBA/ACCA or ACMA/BS (4 Years) Accounting & Finance with a Minimum 2nd Division from a Pakistani/Foreign University recognized by HEC.
• Nationality: Male Pakistani citizens of Pakistan can apply.
• Age: should be between 20 to 26 years.
• Height for Male: 5’ Feet and 4” Inches / 163 cm.
• Marital Status: Married / Unmarried can apply.

IT Branch (138 CSC SSC):

• Qualification: BS / MS (Comp Sc) or BS / BE / MS (IT) or BS / BE / MS (Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Inf Sec) or BS / MS (Cyber Sec, Data Sc, AI Geo Info Sys) or BS / MS (Comp & Info Sc) or BSc / BCS (Hons) in CS or BE (Comp & Infor Sys, CS) or BS / MS (Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Analytics, High Performance Computing) or MSc (Computer Science) / MCS or Any other equivalent (Emerging / evolving IT domains) with Minimum 65% or 2.7/4 CGPA from Pakistani / Foreign University recognized by HEC.
• Nationality: Male Pakistani citizens of Pakistan can apply.
• Age: should be between 20 to 26 years.
• Height for Male: 5’ Feet and 4” Inches / 163 cm.
• Marital Status: Married / Unmarried can apply.

Salary

The official advertisement has not specified fixed salary packages for individual positions.

Benefits

Selected candidates may receive several professional advantages, including:

• Highly competitive salary package.
• free medical treatment self and family.
• Training and posting in different cities of Pakistan and abroad.
• Internationally recognized courses.
• Free accomodation and 50% waiver in fare by train and air travel.
• Membership of Air Force Housing Scheme (AFOHS).

Application Process

If you want to apply for PAF Commissioned Officer the application process is simple and easy. you just have to apply thorugh their online website http://joinpaf.gov.pk/ and fill the form and after that immediately you will get your registration slip.

How to apply?

• Those who fit the requirements should apply online using the link on this site or www.joinpaf.gov.pk.
• Those without internet connection should register by showing up at the closest PAF Information & Selection Centers, which are situated in all of Pakistan’s main cities.
• Online registration will begin on July 22 and run through August 3, 2026.
• There will be no travel reimbursement or other compensation for the selection process.
• Visit Jobsmelaz to learn more about the selection process, initial examination, physical examination, and medical examination.

Selection Procedure

• Online Registration
  • Register online through the official PAF website joinpaf.gov.pk.
• Intelligence Test
  • Candidates first appear in an Intelligence Test.
• Academic Test (e-Testing)
  • Candidates who qualify take an academic test according to their branch:
• GD(P), AD, ASD & Logistics Course: English & Physics
• CAE: English, Physics & Mathematics
• 138 CSC: Academic test in the relevant subject
• Initial Medical Examination & Interview
  • Conducted at the I&S (Information & Selection) Centre.

Initial Physical Test

Test	Male Requirement	Female Requirement
Running	1 km in 8 minutes	1 km in 12 minutes
Push-ups	10 in 2 minutes	3 in 2 minutes
Sit-ups	10 in 2 minutes	5 in 2 minutes
Chin-ups	2 in 2 minutes	1 in 2 minutes

• ISSB Selection
• Only shortlisted candidates are called for the ISSB. ISSB centres:
  • Kohat
  • Gujranwala
  • Malir (Karachi)
  • Quetta
• Final Medical Examination
  • Conducted at CMB Lahore.
• Flying Aptitude Test (FAT) – GD(P) Only
  • Held at Aircrew Selection Centre (ASC), Rawalpindi/Karachi.
  • Candidates with Pre-Engineering, ICS, or DAE background must also appear in a Mathematics Test during FAT.
• Training Allocation (GD(P)
  • Selected candidates are allotted on merit to:
    • BE (Aerospace/Avionics) at CAE, or
    • BS Aviation Management at CFT/PAFAA.
  • After successful completion, candidates receive a Permanent Commission and proceed to the Flying Training Wing (PAFAA).
• AHQ Selection Board Interview
  • Applicable only for CSC candidates.
• Final Merit Selection
  • Final selection is made by Air Headquarters (AHQ) strictly on merit.

Important Notes:

• Candidates awaiting F.Sc./A-Level results may also apply if they have obtained at least 70% marks in Part-I and provide a certificate from their principal.
• A-Level candidates must produce an IBCC Equivalence Certificate.
• Educational documents must be attested by IBCC before submission.

Ineligibility Conditions

1. Rejected by ISSB / GHQ / NHQ / AHQ Selection Boards:
   • Twice rejected by ISSB for Post Graduate Entry
   • Twice rejected by ISSB for intermediate/graduate (PMA/Graduate/Equivalent) and once rejected by ISSB or GHQ/NHQ/AHQ based selection boards
   • Once rejected by ISSB for intermediate/graduate (PMA/Graduate/Equivalent) and twice rejected by ISSB or GHQ/NHQ/AHQ based selection boards
2. Twice screened out by ISSB
3. Tested within four months (120 days) gap of previous appearance in ISSB, except waiver granted by the competent authority (this 120-day bar does not apply to candidates appearing before GHQ/NHQ/AHQ selection boards)
4. Dismissed / Removed / Debarred from Government services, including armed forces
5. Convicted in a court of law for any heinous offense (as ascertained by the competent military authority)
6. Permanently declared UNFIT by the Appeal Medical Board (PUF by AMB)
7. Withdrawn from any bonded armed forces college/institution on disciplinary grounds
8. Withdrawn / Discharged / resigned or taken purchase release from any armed forces academy/training institution on any ground
9. Tampering of academic certificates / forgery / concealment to gain undue advantage — this will make an applicant permanently ineligible for all types of commission in the Armed Forces
10. Gives incomplete, false, or wrongful information
11. Thrice screened out by Army / Navy / Air Force during preliminary selection

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