If you’ve ever dreamed of serving your nation with honor and pride, here’s your chance! The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has announced its latest recruitment drive for Commissioned Officers under the Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC/SPSSC) categories. Online registration is open from 28th July to 15th August 2025, and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply through the official website: www.joinpaf.gov.pk.
✈️ Available Courses and Branches
Permanent Commission (PC)
- 160 General Duty Pilot GD (P)
Age: 16 to 22 years as on 15 April 2026
Education: 65% in FSC (Pre-Engg / Pre-Med / Computer Science) or A-Levels with Physics
Training: 3 years at PAF Academy Asghar Khan, Risalpur
Award: BS degree in Aviation Management / Aerospace / Avionics
- 106 Aeronautical Engineering Course
Age: 16 to 22 years
Qualification: FSC (Pre-Engg) / A-Level with Math, Physics, Chemistry
Award: Degree in Engineering from CAE
- 116 Air Defence Course
Age: 16 to 22 years
Qualification: Same as above with interest in Air Defence Systems
- 35 Admin & Special Duties Course
Age: 16 to 22 years
Eligibility: At least 65% marks in FSC/ICS/A-Level (Math/Physics/Computer Science)
- 18 Logistics Course
Qualification: Similar eligibility as Admin course
Award: Degree in Aviation Management
???? Short Service Commission (SSC / SPSSC)
- 05 GD (P) Supplementary Course
Age: 21 to 30 years
Education: BSc/BS Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology
Training: 2 years
- Branch of Education (136 CSC SPSSC / SSC)
Age: 22 to 30 years
Qualification: MA/MSc/MPhil English, IR, Psychology, Islamiat, Physics, Math, etc.
Training: 24 weeks
- JAG Branch (Legal)
Age: 21 to 30 years
Qualification: LLB at least 2.5 CGPA or 2nd Division from HEC-recognized institution
Experience: Ideally 2 years law practice
- IT Branch (136 CSC SSC)
Qualification: BS/MS Software Engg, Cyber Security, IT, Computer Science
Experience: Programming & Network Security preferred
- MET Branch (136 CSC SSC)
Qualification: BS/MSc in Meteorology, Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Science
- Accounts Branch (136 CSC SSC)
Qualification: BBA (Finance) / MBA (Finance) / M.Com / ACCA / ACMA / CFA / BS Accounting & Finance
Selection Procedure
Online Registration: www.joinpaf.gov.pk
Tests Include: Intelligence, Academic (English, Physics, Math), Initial Medical, Interview, Psychological Assessment
Final Stages: ISSB test, Final Medical, Merit List, Training at PAF Academy
Ineligibility Conditions
Candidates will be disqualified if:
Terminated from any Government/Armed Forces position
Medically unqualified
Found with forged academic records
Married under 16 years (for Permanent Commission only)
Dual nationality (to renounce other nationality prior to joining)
Registration & Information Centres
Aspirants may contact the following centers for information:
Abbottabad, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Sukkur, Nawabshah, D.I. Khan, Muzaffarabad, Khuzdar, Gilgit, Sialkot, Sargodha, Swat, Mianwali, Khairan
Contact information and center locations are included in the advertisement.
Career Prospects
Much satisfying career in one of Pakistan’s elite armed forces
Competitive salary, benefits, and overseas opportunities
Training from premier institutes of Pakistan and other countries
Free medical treatment, subsidized children’s education, and special quota in housing projects
