Air Defence
Permanent Commission
Age
16 – 22 years
Education
FSc (60–65%)
Training
4 Years at PAF Academy
Gender
Male Only
Overview
Trains officers to manage Pakistan's air defence radar networks, missile systems, and air surveillance operations. Cadets spend 4 years at PAF Academy Risalpur and graduate with a BS in Air Defence Management.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pakistani citizen
- Must be unmarried
- Age: 16–22 years
- FSc (Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, or Computer Science) minimum 60–65%
- A-Levels with Physics + Mathematics/Biology also accepted
- FSc with Physics plus two of: Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Biology
- Hope Certificate accepted on Part-I result
- Minimum height: 5'4" (163 cm)
- Weight proportionate to height per PAF standards
Commission & Training
Commissioned As
Pilot Officer | Degree: BS Air Defence Management
Training Duration
4 years at PAF Academy Asghar Khan, Risalpur
Commission Type
Permanent Commission
Selection Process
Online Registration
Apply at joinpaf.gov.pk during announced intake.
Computer-Based Intelligence & Academic Tests
Physics, Mathematics, English at PAF Selection Centers.
Initial Medical Examination
Height, weight, vision, and general health check.
Initial Interview (Panel)
Personality and communication assessment.
Physical Fitness Test
1.6km run, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups.
ISSB (5 Days)
Full ISSB psychological, group, outdoor, and interview assessment.
Final Medical Board (CMB)
Comprehensive Central Medical Board examination.
Final Selection (AHQ)
AHQ merit list and joining instructions.
