PAF Jobs 2026 – Medical Branch, Apply Online

By the ixjob.pk editorial team. Last updated 12 November 2026.

PAF jobs are open for doctors and dentists as commissioned officers in the Medical Branch, under the 138 Combat Support Course. Online registration runs from Sunday 9 November to Monday 23 November 2026, and candidates register at www.joinpaf.gov.pk.

The Pakistan Air Force runs this round for two entry routes: Specialist for doctors with a postgraduate specialization, and GDDO for dental surgeons with BDS. Both routes lead to a commission, and both carry 24 weeks of training at the PAF Academy, so the choice depends on your degree and your specialization.

In brief, this guide covers the two routes, the ten Specialist disciplines, the selection steps, the future prospects, the ineligibility rules and the fourteen selection centres. Read the ineligibility section before you register, because it rules out several common cases.

Contents

• PAF jobs at a glance
• Medical Branch Specialist (SPSSC)
• Medical Branch GDDO (SPSSC)
• Which route fits you
• Selection procedure in eight steps
• Future prospects
• Who should apply
• Who is not eligible
• PAF Information and Selection Centres
• How to apply in steps
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Frequently asked questions
• Last date and next step
• Related jobs

PAF jobs at a glance

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The table above holds the key facts, so check the last date and the two documents before you read on. The advertisement puts the CNIC and PMDC certificate first, and no registration starts without them. Readers who want another air force entry can also check the PAF GD Pilot Jobs 2026 before they decide.

Medical Branch Specialist (SPSSC)

Specialist is the route for doctors who already hold a postgraduate specialization. Male and female citizens of Pakistan aged 25 to 35 years can apply, and the rank on commission is Squadron Leader, with 24 weeks of training at the PAF Academy.

The table above lists the ten disciplines and the qualifications the advertisement accepts for each one. In every case the specialization must come from a Pakistani or foreign medical college or university recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, and the candidate must hold a valid PMDC certificate.

Age relaxation and PMDC certificate

Two notes sit under the table in the advertisement. First, age relaxation up to 45 years may be granted, subject to approval of the competent authority, so the printed 25 to 35 range is not the whole story. Second, the PMDC certificate must be valid at the time of applying, not merely applied for.

Medical Branch GDDO (SPSSC)

GDDO is the route for dental surgeons. Male and female citizens of Pakistan aged 25 to 33 years can apply, and the rank on commission is Flight Lieutenant, with 24 weeks of training like the Specialist route.

The qualification is BDS or equivalent from a Pakistani or foreign medical college or university recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, with one year of house job. Preference goes to candidates with experience other than house job, so a dental surgeon who has worked beyond the house job year stands out in the shortlist.

Marks matter here too. In fact, the advertisement sets a minimum of 60 percent or 2.50 out of 4 GPA, and that line applies to the GDDO route only, not to the Specialist route.

Which route fits you

Pick the route that matches your degree, because the two routes ask for different qualifications and carry different ranks. A BDS holder cannot use the Specialist route, and a doctor without a listed specialization cannot use it either.

Selection procedure in eight steps

The advertisement lists eight steps, and they run in the order below.

1. To begin with, register online at www.joinpaf.gov.pk.
2. After that, take the intelligence test followed by the academic test in relevant subjects at the respective Information and Selection Centre.
3. Then go through the initial medical examination, physical test and interview at the PAF Information and Selection Centre.
4. Next, shortlisted candidates only take the psychological test.
5. After that, face the interview by the AHQ Selection Board at Rawalpindi, Lahore or Karachi.
6. Then attend the final medical examination at CMB, Lahore.
7. Next, face the interview by the Final AHQ Selection Board at Islamabad.
8. Finally, AHQ makes the final selection in order of merit.

The merit order decides the final selection, so each step only moves you to the next one. A candidate who clears the early tests still faces the AHQ boards and the final medical examination before selection.

Future prospects

The advertisement lists five prospects for selected officers, and they read as follows.

• First, a competitive salary package.
• Second, free medical treatment for self and family.
• Third, training and posting in different cities of Pakistan and abroad, based on performance and merit.
• Fourth, free accommodation and a 50 percent waiver in fare by train and air travel.
• Finally, internationally recognized courses based on performance and merit.

Postings move with performance and merit, so the prospects above depend on how the officer performs after commissioning. Readers who want another air force entry can also check the PAF GD Pilot Jobs 2026 before they decide.

Who should apply

Doctors with a listed specialization and a valid PMDC certificate fit the Specialist route, while dental surgeons with BDS, one year of house job and the minimum marks fit the GDDO route. Both routes are open to male and female citizens of Pakistan, and both need a NADRA Smart CNIC at registration.

These are commissioned officer posts, not civilian hospital posts, so the training, rank and selection procedure follow the air force pattern. Candidates who want a civilian medical post instead should look at civilian hospital openings, and readers planning a medical career after MBBS can also check the Army Medical College House Job Internship 2026 for a hospital training route.

Doctors over 35 should not rule themselves out at once, because age relaxation up to 45 years may be granted for the Specialist route subject to approval. The GDDO route carries no such note, so its 25 to 33 range stands as printed.

Who is not eligible

The advertisement lists the ineligibility conditions in detail, and the summary below follows them. Check each point against your own record before you register.

Rejection and screening

• Rejected by ISSB, GHQ, NHQ or AHQ Selection Boards: twice rejected by ISSB for postgraduate entry; twice rejected by ISSB for Intermediate or Graduate entry (PMA, Graduate or equivalent) and once rejected by ISSB or GHQ, NHQ or AHQ boards; or once rejected by ISSB for Intermediate or Graduate entry and once rejected by ISSB or GHQ, NHQ or AHQ boards.
• Twice screened out by ISSB, or thrice screened out by the Army, Navy or Air Force during preliminary selection.
• Tested within four months (120 days) of a previous ISSB appearance, except where the competent authority grants a waiver. The 120-day bar does not apply to GHQ, NHQ or AHQ boards.

Service, medical and conduct

• Dismissed, removed or debarred from government service, including the armed forces.
• Convicted in a court of law for a heinous offence.
• Permanently declared unfit by an Appeal Medical Board.
• Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B and C, in which case an Appeal Medical Board cannot be requested.
• Withdrawn from any bonded armed forces college or institution on disciplinary grounds.
• Withdrawn, discharged, resigned or purchase release from any armed forces officers academy or training institution on any ground.
• Tampering with an academic certificate, forgery or concealment, which makes the applicant permanently ineligible for all types of commission.

The rejection rules above turn on exact counts, so count your own ISSB appearances and rejections before you decide. A candidate who misreads the count can lose the registration effort at the first check.

PAF Information and Selection Centres

Fourteen Information and Selection Centres cover the country. For instance, the table below gives the address and phone number for each one.

Selection centres 1 to 7

Selection centres 8 to 14

Pick the centre nearest to you for the tests and interview, because the early steps run at the respective centre. Readers who want other PAF openings can also check the PAF K9 Unit Jobs 2026 before they decide.

How to apply in steps

Registration is online only, and the steps below follow the advertisement in order.

1. To begin with, keep your NADRA Smart CNIC and PMDC certificate ready.
2. After that, open www.joinpaf.gov.pk and register online between Sunday 9 November and Monday 23 November 2026.
3. Then note your test centre and date from the registration record.
4. Finally, attend the intelligence and academic tests at your Information and Selection Centre with the required documents.

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The advertisement gives no fee and no paper form, so the online registration is the only route. Candidates looking for the 2026 online registration round can search for paf jobs apply online 2026, but the registration itself runs only on the PAF website above.

Common mistakes to avoid

• First, registering without a NADRA Smart CNIC or a valid PMDC certificate, because the advertisement requires both.
• Second, picking the wrong route, since Specialist needs a listed specialization and GDDO needs BDS with a house job year.
• Third, missing the Monday 23 November 2026 closing date, because registration runs for two weeks only.
• Fourth, ignoring the ineligibility rules, since a past ISSB rejection or a medical unfit declaration can end the application at the first check.
• Finally, applying within 120 days of a previous ISSB appearance without a waiver from the competent authority.

A quick check of the documents, the route and the rejection counts catches most of these, so run through it once more before you register.

Frequently asked questions

About the round

What are PAF Medical Branch jobs 2026?
They are commissioned officer posts in the Medical Branch of the Pakistan Air Force under the 138 Combat Support Course, open to specialists and to dental surgeons (GDDOs).

Who can apply for the Medical Branch Specialist post?
Male and female citizens of Pakistan aged 25 to 35 years, with a specialization in one of ten disciplines from a medical college or university recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, and a valid PMDC certificate.

What is the age limit and qualification for GDDO?
The age limit is 25 to 33 years. The qualification is BDS or equivalent from a PMDC-recognized medical college or university with one year of house job, and a minimum of 60 percent or 2.50 out of 4 GPA.

Applying

What is the last date for PAF Medical Branch registration?
Online registration runs from Sunday 9 November to Monday 23 November 2026.

How do I apply for PAF Medical Branch jobs?
Register online on the PAF website between 9 and 23 November 2026. Candidates must hold a NADRA Smart CNIC and a PMDC certificate.

What is the selection procedure?
Online registration, then an intelligence test followed by an academic test, initial medical examination, physical test and interview at a PAF Information and Selection Centre, a psychological test for shortlisted candidates, interviews by AHQ Selection Boards, a final medical examination at CMB Lahore, and final selection by AHQ in order of merit.

Can I apply if I was rejected by ISSB before?
It depends on the rejection history printed in the advertisement. Candidates rejected twice by ISSB for postgraduate entry, and candidates with the other rejection combinations listed in the ineligibility section, are ineligible, so check that section against your own record before you apply.

Last date and next step

Online registration closes on Monday 23 November 2026, so register early with your NADRA Smart CNIC and PMDC certificate ready. The Medical Branch takes specialists and dental surgeons as commissioned officers, and the selection runs through the eight steps listed above.

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