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Recruitment Open! Last date to apply for Civilian: 28th June 2026. Visit joinpaf.gov.pk

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Airman
Age Limit 16-22 Years
Education Matric (50-60%)
Height 165-175 cm
Marital Status Unmarried
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Officer
Age Limit 16-22 Years
Education FSc/ICS (65%)
Training 4 Years
Initial Rank Pilot Officer
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SSC Officer
Age Limit 21-30 Years
Education BS/MSc/MPhil
Training 24 Weeks
Initial Rank Flying Officer
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Civilian
Age Limit 18-30 Years
Education Matric to Masters
Height 165-175 cm
Marital Status Unmarried/Married
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Selection Process

Registration

Online application through PAF portal

Testing Phase

Intelligence & Academic Tests

Medical Evaluation

Preliminary & Central Medical Board

ISSB

Inter Services Selection Board

Final Selection

Merit list & Academy induction

Basic Requirements
Pakistani Nationality
Minimum height as per branch
Good moral character
Physically & mentally fit
Ineligibility
Multiple ISSB rejections
Medically unfit
Dismissed from service
Criminal record

Pakistan Air Force Ranks

Officer Ranks
  1. 01.Pilot Officer
  2. 02.Flying Officer
  3. 03.Flight Lieutenant
  4. 04.Squadron Leader
  5. 05.Wing Commander
  6. 06.Group Captain
  7. 07.Air Commodore
  8. 08.Air Vice Marshal
  9. 09.Air Marshal
  10. 10.Air Chief Marshal
Airmen Ranks
  1. 01.Aircraftman
  2. 02.Leading Aircraftman
  3. 03.Senior Aircraftman
  4. 04.Corporal Technician
  5. 05.Sergeant
  6. 06.Chief Technician
  7. 07.Warrant Officer
  8. 08.Chief Warrant Officer

PAF Training Programs

Airmen Training
Intake: Multiple times a year (after Matric/Intermediate)
Location: PAF Base Kohat & other Airmen Training Schools
Duration: 6 months – 1 year (depends on trade)
Focus: Basic military training, technical trade skills, discipline
Initial Rank: Aircraftman after training
Officers Training
Location: Pakistan Air Force Academy, Risalpur
Duration: About 3 years (6 terms)
Focus: Leadership, academics, military discipline, flying & branch-specific training
Branches: GD(Pilot), Engineering, Admin & Special Duties, Accounts, Education
Commission: Officer Commission (Pilot Officer) after training

Preparation Resources

Study Notes

Comprehensive preparation materials for all tests

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Practice Tests

Mock exams for written and intelligence tests

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