Application Status: Open. Registration for PAF Jobs 2026 under Advertisement 01/2026 closes on 3 August 2026. As of today, 29 July 2026, you have 5 days left, counting the closing date itself. Register early — the portal is busiest in the final 48 hours.
The Pakistan Air Force is accepting registrations for PAF Jobs 2026 under Advertisement 01/2026, and the last date to apply is 3 August 2026. This is a commissioned officer induction, not an airman or civilian post. It is open to male Pakistani nationals and covers both Permanent Commission (PC) courses for F.Sc and A-Level students, and Short Service Commission (SSC) courses for graduates and postgraduates in engineering, education, accounts and IT. The advertisement lists 100 positions in total and a monthly package of PKR 50,000 to 80,000. Registration runs from 22 July to 3 August 2026 through the official PAF portal.
| Detail | What the notification says |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Pakistan Air Force (PAF) |
| Advertisement | 01/2026 |
| Type of induction | Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) |
| Education required | Intermediate (F.Sc / A-Levels), Graduation, or Masters — depending on the course |
| Total positions | 100 |
| Registration window | 22 July 2026 to 3 August 2026 |
| Last date | 3 August 2026 |
| Monthly package | PKR 50,000 to 80,000 |
| Test travel expenses | No TA/DA payable |
| Registration fee | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Official portal | https://www.joinpaf.gov.pk |
One number to read carefully: the 100 figure is the total for the whole advertisement. The notification does not break that total down branch by branch, so nobody can tell you how many seats sit in GD Pilot versus IT. If a website gives you a per-branch count, it is guessing.
Courses open under PC and SSC
The advertisement lists each course with the course number as printed. Those numbers identify the intake, not the number of seats — a point that trips up first-time applicants who read “162” as 162 vacancies. Note also that four SSC branches carry the same printed number, 138.
| Commission | Course | Course number as listed | Category shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Commission | General Duty Pilot | 162 | GD (P) |
| Permanent Commission | Air Defence | 118 | AD |
| Permanent Commission | Aeronautical Engineering | 108 | AEC |
| Permanent Commission | Logistics | 20 | Logistics |
| Permanent Commission | Admin & Special Duties | 37 | Admin |
| Short Service Commission | Engineering Branch | 138 | SSC / SPSSC |
| Short Service Commission | Education Branch | 138 | CSC / SPSSC |
| Short Service Commission | Accounts Branch | 138 | CSC / SSC |
| Short Service Commission | IT Branch | 138 | CSC / SSC |
The abbreviations CSC and SPSSC appear in the advertisement without being spelled out, so their exact expansion is not specified in the official notification. Ask the staff at your nearest PAF Information & Selection Centre before you pick a category, because the commission type decides how long you serve and whether the service is permanent or for a fixed term.
Eligibility criteria: a 30-second self-check
Everyone must hold Pakistani nationality and clear the physical and academic standards set by the AHQ Selection Board. Beyond that, requirements change completely from one branch to another. Find your row and stop there.
| Course | Academic requirement | Age |
|---|---|---|
| GD Pilot and Air Defence (PC) | 60% in F.Sc (Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical or Computer Science), or A-Level with Physics and Maths or Biology | 16 to 22 years (standard limits) |
| Aeronautical Engineering (PC) | Matric in 1st Division plus F.Sc Pre-Engineering with Chemistry at 65% or above, or equivalent A-Levels | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Logistics and Admin (PC) | 60% in F.Sc (Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical or Computer Science) or A-Levels | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Engineering Branch (SSC) | BE in Chemical Engineering or equivalent; MS holders preferred | 20 to 26 years |
| Education Branch (SSC) | MPhil or MS in Maths, Psychology, Education, Pak Studies, History, English, Computer Science or Management Sciences | 20 to 29 years |
| Accounts and IT Branch (SSC) | B.Com, BBA, M.Com, MBA, ACCA, ACMA, or BS/MS in Computer Science or IT, with 65% marks or 2.7 CGPA minimum | 20 to 26 years |
GD Pilot and Air Defence candidates also need a minimum height of 5’4″ (163 cm). Height is measured at the Selection Centre, not self-declared, and it is a hard cut-off rather than something a strong test score can offset.
Two honest cautions on the borderline cases. First, age relaxation is common in many Pakistani government recruitments, but the armed forces run their own age rules for each course, and this notification does not mention any relaxation — so treat the printed brackets as firm unless the official advertisement says otherwise. Second, the percentage thresholds refer to your marks in the qualifying exam. If you are one or two percent short, verify with the Selection Centre before spending a day travelling at your own cost.
Who should apply — and who should not
Register if you match a row above exactly, you are medically fit, and you are willing to accept a posting anywhere in Pakistan. Commissioned service is not a desk job you can negotiate around; postings, transfers and training locations are decided by the force.
Think twice if any of the following describes you. You are below 16 or above the upper age limit for your course on the closing date. You are under 5’4″ and eyeing GD Pilot or Air Defence. Your degree sits outside the listed subjects — an MSc in Chemistry, for instance, is not on the Education Branch list, and a BE in Civil Engineering is not the Engineering Branch requirement as printed. You want a fixed 9-to-5 in your home city. And if you have a known disqualifying medical condition, the medical board will find it; save yourself the journey.
The terms in the advertisement, in plain English
Permanent Commission (PC) means a full-length career in the force with a normal retirement, and it is the route offered to F.Sc and A-Level candidates here. Short Service Commission (SSC) means commissioned service for a fixed initial term, usually offered to people who already hold a professional degree and enter as specialists.
AHQ Selection Board refers to the selection authority at Air Headquarters. It sets the standards; the Information & Selection Centre near you only administers them.
Registration Slip is the computer-generated page the portal produces after you submit. It carries your test date and your assigned Selection Centre. It is your entry document — no slip, no test.
No TA/DA means no travel allowance and no daily allowance. Your bus or train fare to the Selection Centre, your food and any overnight stay are your own expense, and this applies at every stage you are called for.
Attested copies means photocopies stamped and signed by an authorised person — typically a Grade 17 or above government officer, or the issuing institution — confirming they match the original. Selection Centres work from originals plus attested copies, so prepare both. Our guide to attestation and assembling an application file walks through who can attest what.
How to apply online, step by step
PAF screens candidates through one central portal. Everything starts there, and there is no email or postal application route in this advertisement.
- Open the official portal at https://www.joinpaf.gov.pk and read the requirements for your chosen course before creating anything.
- Select the correct commission and course — PC or SSC. Choosing the wrong one is the single easiest way to lose your slot.
- Complete the form with your personal, physical and academic details. Copy your name, CNIC and date of birth character for character from your CNIC and marks sheets, not from memory.
- Submit the form and let the system generate your Registration Slip.
- Print the slip and read it twice. It gives your test date and your designated PAF Selection Centre.
- Save a PDF copy and take a phone photo as well, so a printer failure on test morning does not become your problem.
- If you have no internet access, visit the nearest PAF Information & Selection Centre with your original documents and register with staff assistance.
- Finish before 3 August 2026. Registration opened on 22 July 2026 and there is nothing in the notification promising an extension.
What to carry to the Selection Centre
The advertisement asks for original documents at the centre but does not publish a numbered list, so treat the following as the standard set and confirm it against the official advertisement.
- Printed Registration Slip
- Original CNIC, or Form-B if you are under 18
- Original Matric and F.Sc certificates and detailed marks sheets, or A-Level statement of results with an equivalence certificate
- Original degree, transcript and CGPA record for SSC branches, plus professional certification such as ACCA or ACMA where it applies
- Attested photocopies of each of the above
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Domicile certificate
The exact number of copies and photographs is not specified in the official notification. Carrying two attested sets and six photographs costs very little and removes a whole category of last-minute panic.
Mistakes that end an application early
Most rejections in Pakistani recruitment drives are procedural, not academic. These are the ones worth guarding against.
- Registering for the wrong branch. An IT graduate who selects the Engineering Branch will not be quietly moved across.
- Mismatched details. A name spelled differently on your CNIC and your marks sheet raises a verification flag at the centre.
- Arriving without originals. Attested copies alone are not enough when originals are required for verification.
- Missing your printed test date. The date on the slip is assigned, not chosen, and walking in on a different day is not a plan.
- Leaving it to the last day. Portal load, load-shedding and a lost password have all cost people their registration.
- Guessing your height or marks. Both are verified on the spot, and you pay your own fare to be told no.
- Paying an agent. Covered below, and worth reading before you hand anyone a rupee.
Timeline and what happens after registration
| Stage | Date or status |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published in Nawaiwaqt | 20 July 2026 |
| Registration opens | 22 July 2026 |
| Registration closes | 3 August 2026 |
| Initial intelligence and academic test | Date printed on your individual Registration Slip |
| Later selection stages | Not specified in the official notification. |
What comes after the initial test is a general expectation based on how commissioned officer selection normally runs in Pakistan, not a schedule this advertisement promises: candidates who clear the written stage are usually called forward for physical and medical assessment, followed by interview and board stages, with final selection announced by the selection authority. Your slip and the portal are the only sources that bind PAF to a date.
What PKR 50,000–80,000 actually means
The notification quotes a monthly package of PKR 50,000 to 80,000. Read that as a range across ranks and branches rather than a figure you can pin to one post, because the advertisement does not attach a specific amount to a specific course.
In uniformed and government service in Pakistan, the headline monthly figure is rarely the whole picture. Packages generally combine basic pay with allowances, and service commonly brings accommodation or a housing allowance, medical cover for the officer and dependants, subsidised messing and recreational facilities, and a retirement benefit structure. During training, entitlements are usually different from those of a commissioned officer in a regular posting. All of this depends on the force’s own current rules and on your rank and posting, so confirm the specifics at the Selection Centre rather than relying on figures circulating online.
Where this career goes after commissioning
A PC entry is designed as a long career. Commissioned officers in the PAF progress through ranks beginning at Pilot Officer and moving upward through Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader and beyond, with promotion tied to service length, courses passed and performance. GD Pilot candidates enter flying training; technical and specialist entrants build a career inside their branch — engineering, logistics, admin, accounts, education or IT.
SSC entry works differently. You come in with a qualification already in hand, serve a fixed initial term, and exit with several years of structured management and technical experience that carries weight in the civilian market afterwards. The precise term length and any option to extend or convert is not specified in the official notification, and it is the first question worth asking at the centre. If you are weighing this against other uniformed options, our Pakistan Armed Forces jobs section tracks Army, Navy and PAF inductions as they open.
About the Pakistan Air Force
The Pakistan Air Force is the air warfare branch of Pakistan’s armed forces, responsible for defending the country’s airspace and supporting joint operations with the Army and Navy. It was established at independence in 1947 and has grown into one of the region’s more technologically developed air forces, operating its own training academies, engineering depots and specialist institutes. Its best-known programme is the JF-17 Thunder, developed jointly with China and assembled in Pakistan — a reminder that the force employs engineers, IT specialists, accountants and educators alongside pilots.
For a job seeker, the difference from a private employer is structural rather than cosmetic. Selection is centralised and standardised, pay follows published scales instead of negotiation, training is provided and paid for, and postings are assigned. In exchange you accept mobility, discipline and a service commitment. That trade suits some people very well and suits others badly, and it is better to decide that now than after commissioning.
Avoiding recruitment scams: PAF selection runs entirely through its official portal and its own Information & Selection Centres. This advertisement does not mention any registration fee — that detail is not specified in the official notification — so if any charge is announced, pay it only through the channel the official advertisement names, and keep the receipt. No agent, consultant or “insider” can arrange a commission in the Pakistan Air Force, and anyone who offers to is taking your money. Never pay into a personal bank account or easypaisa or JazzCash number for a government job.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for PAF Jobs 2026?
The last date is 3 August 2026. Registration opened on 22 July 2026, so the window is short and there is no extension mentioned anywhere in the advertisement. Complete your online registration a day or two early to leave room for portal or connectivity problems.
What is the minimum height for GD Pilot in this advertisement?
The minimum height for General Duty Pilot and Air Defence candidates is 5’4″, which is 163 cm. It is measured at the PAF Selection Centre rather than taken from your own statement. Candidates below this height are not eligible for these two courses regardless of academic marks.
Can I apply for GD Pilot with F.Sc Pre-Medical?
Yes. The advertisement accepts F.Sc in Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical or Computer Science with at least 60% marks for GD Pilot and Air Defence. A-Level candidates need Physics along with either Maths or Biology.
Is there a registration fee for PAF Advertisement 01/2026?
Not specified in the official notification. The advertisement describes the registration process but does not state any fee amount or payment channel. Confirm this on the official portal or at your nearest PAF Information and Selection Centre, and never pay an individual or agent.
How are the 100 vacancies divided between the branches?
The advertisement gives 100 as the total for the whole recruitment drive and does not publish a branch-by-branch split. The numbers printed beside each course, such as 162 for GD Pilot, are course numbers identifying the intake, not seat counts. Any site giving you per-branch vacancy figures is not taking them from this notification.
Can female candidates apply under this advertisement?
This advertisement is addressed to male Pakistani citizens. Details of any separate induction for female candidates are not specified in the official notification. Check the official PAF portal, which lists open inductions as they are announced.
Will PAF pay my travel costs for the test?
No. The advertisement states clearly that no TA/DA is payable, meaning travel and daily allowance are not provided. You cover your own fare, meals and any accommodation for every stage you attend, so budget for more than one trip.
Source, editorial note and last updated
Source: Pakistan Air Force Advertisement 01/2026, published in the Nawaiwaqt newspaper on 20 July 2026. Official portal: https://www.joinpaf.gov.pk
Editorial note: IxJob compiles publicly advertised job notifications and explains them in plain language for readers in Pakistan. The official advertisement and the organisation’s own portal are the final authority on every date, figure and eligibility rule on this page — where the two differ, follow the official source. IxJob does not charge any fee, does not collect or forward applications, and cannot influence or guarantee selection. If you spot an error in this listing, tell us and we will correct it.
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Last updated: 29 July 2026.