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Airman (Non-Commissioned)
  • Age Limit: 16-22 Years
  • Education: Matric (50-60%)
  • Height: 165-175 cm
  • Marital Status: Unmarried
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Commissioned 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/Intermidate/BS/MSc/MPhil
  • 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. Pilot Officer
  2. Flying Officer
  3. Flight Lieutenant
  4. Squadron Leader
  5. Wing Commander
  6. Group Captain
  7. Air Commodore
  8. Air Vice Marshal
  9. Air Marshal
  10. Air Chief Marshal
Airmen Ranks
  1. Aircraftman
  2. Leading Aircraftman
  3. Senior Aircraftman
  4. Corporal Technician
  5. Sergeant
  6. Chief Technician
  7. Warrant Officer
  8. 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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