Complete guide on joining Pakistan Air Force as commissioned officer. Learn about GD Pilot, Aeronautical Engineer, Fighter Pilot & other branches. Apply now!
Commissioned Officers in PAF
A commissioned officer is a military officer (equivalent to 17 scale Civil servant) in PAF. PAF commissioned officers lead, manage operations, and execute critical missions across various branches including flying, engineering, administrative, and support services.
Various Branches to Join PAF as Commissioned officer
PAF is well structured, following the International Norms and disciplined Air Force of the world. Pakistan Air Force inducts Officers in various branches who serve in their specific branch as a specialist throughout their service.Here we have described all the Branches so that you can choose your interested branch.
- Flying Branch(Join as General Duty Pilot (GDP))
- Engineering Branch(join as aeronautical engineer )
- Air Defence Branch
- Logistics Branch
- Administrative Branch
- Medical Branch
- Meteorological Branch
- Legal Branch
- Information Technology Branch
Now we will explain thoroughly about Details of these branches and How to join paf in a specific branch.
Types of Commissioned Officer Entry routes in PAF
In PAF there are two entry routes for commissioned officers jobs, one is Permanent Commission and other is Short service commission.
Join PAF after Fsc (Permananet commission)
You can join paf after Fsc as commissioned officer. Minimum education required for permanent commission is Fsc/Inter or equivalent. Available in core operational branches for like:
- General Duty Pilot (GD-P)
- Aeronautical
- Engineering
- Air Defence
- Admin & Special Duties
- Logistics
Join PAF after masters(Short service commission)
You can join paf after masters as short service commission as PAF allows entry route after masters through short service commission.
- Education
- Information Technology (IT)
- Meteorology (MET)
- Accounts
- Legal (JAG)
- Engineering (specific posts)
- GD-P Supplementary
Permanent Commission Specific Requirements
Here we will provide you complete guidance about eligibility criteria for permanent commission to join paf as GD Pilot, aeronautical engineer, AD/Admin/Logistics officers. Permanent commissioned branches are mentioned above..
Age Requirements for Permanent Commission (GDP/AD/Engineering)
Minimum age required for permanent commission is 18 to 22 years as at the time of joining (Not at the time of applying)
Education requirements for permanent commission
- Intermediate (F.Sc) / A-Levels with relevant subjects with Minimum 60–65% marks in FSC or equivalent.
Marital Status: Permanent Commission roles require unmarried status at the time of application.
Short Service Commission Specific Requirements
Here we will provide you complete guidance about eligibility criteria for permanent commission to join paf as GD Pilot, aeronautical engineer, AD/Admin/Logistics officers. Permanent commissioned branches are mentioned above.
Age Requirements for Short service Commission (IT/Met etc,)
Minimum age required for permanent commission is 18 to 22 years as at the time of joining (Not at the time of applying)
Education requirements for Short Service commission
- Masters degree/BS (16 years education) with relevant subjects with Minimum 60–65% marks
Marital Status: Short service Commission roles allow both Single/married personnel at the time of application.
Eligibility Criteria to join PAF as Commissioned officer.
Eligibility requirements vary from branch to branch so first we will explain general eligibility criteria
Physical & Vision Standards Required for PAF commissioned officers
Height
- Male: Minimum around 5’4” (163 cm)
- Female: Minimum around 4’10”–5’0” (147–152 cm) depending on branch.
Vision
- 6/6 vision (without glasses) is strictly required for many flying and combat roles.
- Some ground branches may allow standards slightly relaxed or correctable vision on medical review.
Vision
- Must be a citizen of Pakistan.
Permanent Commission Specific Requirements
Here we will provide you complete guidance about eligibility criteria for permanent commission to join paf as GD Pilot, aeronautical engineer, AD/Admin/Logistics officers. Permanent commissioned branches are mentioned above..
Age Requirements for Permanent Commission (GDP/AD/Engineering)
Minimum age required for permanent commission is 18 to 22 years as at the time of joining (Not at the time of applying)
Education requirements for permanent commission
- Intermediate (F.Sc) / A-Levels with relevant subjects with Minimum 60–65% marks in FSC or equivalent.
Marital Status: Permanent Commission roles require unmarried status at the time of application.
Short Service Commission Specific Requirements
Here we will provide you complete guidance about eligibility criteria for permanent commission to join paf as GD Pilot, aeronautical engineer, AD/Admin/Logistics officers. Permanent commissioned branches are mentioned above.
Age Requirements for Short service Commission (IT/Met etc,)
Minimum age required for permanent commission is 18 to 22 years as at the time of joining (Not at the time of applying)
Education requirements for Short Service commission
- Masters degree/BS (16 years education) with relevant subjects with Minimum 60–65% marks
Marital Status: Short service Commission roles allow both Single/married personnel at the time of application.
Ineligibility / Disqualification Conditions for PAF Commissioned officer.
Understanding what can disqualify you is as important as eligibility. You cannot apply / progress in PAF selection if any of the following apply:
✔ Twice rejected by ISSB for permanent commission and Once rejected by ISSB, AHQ,GHQ,NHQ, selection Boards for Masters qualification based commission.
Once rejected by ISSB for permanent commission and Twice rejected by ISSB, AHQ,GHQ,NHQ, selection Boards for Masters qualification based commission.
✔ Dismissed / removed / debarred from government service, including armed forces.
✔ Convicted in court of law for serious offenses.
✔ Declared permanently medically unfit by appeal medical boards.
✔ Medical conditions like active Hepatitis B / C (non-appealable).
✔ False or forged documents submitted.
✔ Dual nationalities not surrendered (if policy doesn’t allow dual status).