Join PAF As Commissioned Officer 2026 | Online Registration, Eligibility & Apply Online

JAVED IQBAL July 20, 2026

0 114 5 minutes read

Join PAF As Commissioned Officer 2026 through permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC/SPSSC) courses. The online registration will remain open from 22 July to 03 August 2026 through the official PAF recruitment portal.. Applications are invited from the young, energetic, talented male and female citizens of Pakistan for various branches, including General Duty Pilot, Aeronautical Engineering, Air Defence, Logistics, Education, Engineering, Accounts, and IT.

This latest PAF Jobs 2026 advertisement was published yesterday in the English newspaper named “The Nation“. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply online and appear in the recruitment process conducted by the Pakistan Air Force. In this post, we will elaborate on the entire recruitment process, such as eligibility criteria for each branch, the selection procedure, how to submit the online application, etc.

Join PAF As Commissioned Officer 2026-Advertisement Overview

Details	Information
Organization	Pakistan Air Force (PAF)
Advertisement	Join PAF As Commissioned Officer 2026
Commission Type	Permanent Commission (PC) & Short Service Commission (SSC/SPSSC)
Publish Date	19 July 2026
Newspaper Name	The Nation
Registration Dates	22 July 2026 to 03 August 2026
Registration Mode	Online
Official Website	www.joinpaf.gov.pk
Gender	Male & Female (as per branch)
Nationality	Pakistani Citizens

Join PAF As Commissioned Officer 2026-Courses Offered

PAF has announced vacancies under the following commissions:

Permanent Commission (PC)

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

Short Service Commission (SSC/SPSSC)

138 Education Branch
138 Engineering Branch
138 Accounts Branch
138 IT Branch

Permanent Commission Vacancies

A Permanent Commission (PC) is a regular, long-term career opportunity in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Candidates selected under the Permanent Commission become full-time commissioned officers and serve in the PAF until their retirement according to service rules. They receive professional military training, regular promotions, a competitive salary, medical facilities, accommodation, a pension, and other lifelong benefits.

1. 162 General Duty Pilot (GDP) Course

Age: 16–22 years (as on 15 April 2027)
Nationality: Male/Female Pakistani Citizen
Marital Status: Unmarried
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Vision: 6/6 each eye (without glasses)
Required Qualification:
- Minimum 65% marks.
- F.Sc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical / Computer Science)
- A-Level with Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science/Biology or equivalent
- F.Sc with Physics and any two of Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Biology
- DAE in relevant technologies
Training Period: 4 Years

2. 108 Aeronautical Engineering Course

Age: 16–22 years (as on 15 April 2027)
Nationality: Male/Female Pakistani Citizen
Marital Status: Unmarried
Height: Male 5’4″ (163 cm), Female 4’10” (147 cm)
Vision: Not mentioned
Required Qualification:
- Minimum 65% marks
- F.Sc Pre-Engineering
- A-Level with Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry
- F.Sc with Physics, Mathematics & Computer Science
- Relevant DAE qualification
Training Period: 4 Years

3. 118 Air Defence Course

Age: 16–22 years (as on 15 April 2027)
Nationality: Male Pakistani Citizen
Marital Status: Unmarried
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Vision: Not mentioned
Required Qualification:
- Minimum 65% marks
- F.Sc Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical / Computer Science
- A-Level equivalent
- Relevant DAE
Training Period: 4 Years

4. 37 Admin & Special Duties Course

Age: 16–22 years (as on 15 April 2027)
Nationality: Male Pakistani Citizen
Marital Status: Unmarried
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Vision: Not mentioned
Required Qualification:
- Minimum 65% marks
- F.Sc / A-Level
- Relevant DAE qualification
Training Period: 4 Years

5. 20 Logistics Course

Age: 16–22 years (as on 15 April 2027)
Nationality: Male Pakistani Citizen
Marital Status: Unmarried
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Vision: Not mentioned
Required Qualification:
- Minimum 65% marks
- F.Sc Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical / Computer Science
- A-Level equivalent
- Relevant DAE
Training Period: 4 Years

Short Service Commission (SSC/SPSSC) Vacancies

A Short Service Commission (SSC) is a fixed-term commissioned service in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). It allows qualified professionals to join the Air Force as commissioned officers in specialized fields such as Education, Engineering, Accounts, and Information Technology (IT). Unlike a Permanent Commission, SSC officers serve for a specified period under PAF service rules.

Candidates selected through the Short Service Commission receive military training, a competitive salary, medical facilities, accommodation, and other service benefits during their tenure.

1. 138 Education Branch

Age: 20–29 years (as on 15 April 2027)
Nationality: Male/Female Pakistani Citizen
Marital Status: Married/Unmarried
Height: Male 5’4″ (163 cm), Female 4’10” (147 cm)
Vision: Not mentioned
Required Qualification:
- MS/MPhil in Mathematics
- MS/MPhil in Psychology
- MS/MPhil in Education
- MS/MPhil in Pakistan Studies/History
- MS/MPhil in English Literature/Linguistics
- MS/MPhil in Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence
- MS/MPhil in Management Sciences
Training Period: 24 Weeks

2. 138 Engineering Branch

Age: 20–26 years (as on 15 April 2027)
Nationality: Male Pakistani Citizen
Marital Status: Married/Unmarried
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Vision: Not mentioned
Required Qualification:
- BE (Chemical Engineering or equivalent)
- Preference to MS candidates
Training Period: 24 Weeks

3. 138 Accounts Branch

Age: 20–26 years (as on 15 April 2027)
Nationality: Male Pakistani Citizen
Marital Status: Married/Unmarried
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Vision: Not mentioned
Required Qualification:
- B.Com (4 Years)
- BBA (Finance)
- BS Commerce
- BS Accounting
- Finance
- Commerce with the minimum required CGPA
Training Period: 24 Weeks

4. 138 IT Branch

Age: 20–26 years (as on 15 April 2027)
Nationality: Male Pakistani Citizen
Marital Status: Married/Unmarried
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Vision: Not mentioned
Required Qualification:
- BS/MS Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Information Security
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Engineering
- Information Technology
- Related Computing Disciplines
Training Period: 24 Weeks

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Commissioned Officer 2026 Selection Procedure

Step	Selection Stage	Details
Step 1	Online Registration	Register online at www.joinpaf.gov.pk during the registration period.
Step 2	Intelligence Test	Candidates appear in a computerized intelligence test to assess logical reasoning and analytical skills.
Step 3	Academic Test	Subject-based computerized test according to the applied branch (English, Physics, Mathematics, General Knowledge, or relevant academic subjects).
Step 4	Initial Medical Examination	Basic medical examination is conducted at the PAF Information & Selection Centre to ensure candidates meet medical standards.
Step 5	Initial Interview	Candidates who qualify the tests are interviewed by PAF recruitment staff.
Step 6	Physical Test	Candidates must pass the required physical fitness test, including running, push-ups, sit-ups, and chin-ups.
Step 7	ISSB Test	Shortlisted candidates are called for the Inter Services Selection Board (ISSB) to assess leadership qualities, intelligence, personality, and suitability for military service.
Step 8	Final Medical Examination	Candidates recommended by ISSB undergo a comprehensive medical examination at CMB Lahore.
Step 9	Air Headquarters Interview	Candidates for SSC branches appear before the Air Headquarters (AHQ) Selection Board, where applicable.
Step 10	Final Merit List	Final selection is based on overall performance in all tests, interviews, medical examinations, and merit.
Step 11	Joining Training	Selected candidates receive joining instructions and report to the designated PAF training academy to begin their training.

Physical Test Requirements

Test	Requirement
Running	1 Kilometer in 8 Minutes
Push-ups	10 in 2 Minutes
Sit-ups	10 in 2 Minutes
Chin-ups	2 in 2 Minutes

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

Visit the official Pakistan Air Force recruitment website www.joinpaf.gov.pk.
The registration portal will be available on July 22, 2026, so wait patiently for online registration
If you are applying 1st time, register yourself first with your name, email, and password.
After successful initial registration, now sign in with your email address and password.
Fill out the entire application form with relevant information.
Print the registration slip after successful submission.
Visit your selected PAF Information & Selection Centre on the given date with:
- Original CNIC/Smart Card or B-Form (where applicable)
- Educational certificates and DMCs
- Four recent passport-size photographs
- Registration slip
- Any additional documents mentioned in the advertisement