Admin Branch
Permanent / Short Service Commission
Age
16–22 (PC) | Up to 30 (SSC)
Education
FSc 65% (PC) | 16-yr Degree (SSC)
Training
4 Yrs (PC) | 6 Months (SSC)
Gender
Male (PC) | Male/Female (SSC)
Overview
The Admin & Special Duties (A&SD) Branch handles administrative, logistics, and human resource functions within the PAF. Available via Permanent Commission (FSc-based, 4-year training) and Short Service Commission (graduate-based, 6-month training).
Eligibility Criteria
- Pakistani citizen
- PC: Unmarried; Age 16–22; FSc (Pre-Eng/Pre-Med/CS) min. 65%
- SSC: Age up to 30 years; BA, BSc, BBA, BPA, BS (4-year), MA, MSc, MBA, MPA
- SSC Minimum: 2nd division or 2.5 CGPA from HEC-recognized university
- Minimum height: 5'4" (163 cm) for males
- Weight proportionate per PAF standards
Commission & Training
Commissioned As
Pilot Officer (PC) | Flying Officer (SSC)
Training Duration
4 years at PAF Academy (PC) | ~6 months basic military training (SSC)
Commission Type
Permanent / Short Service Commission
Selection Process
Online Registration
Apply at joinpaf.gov.pk during announced intake.
Intelligence & Academic Tests
Reasoning and academic subjects at PAF Selection Centers.
Initial Medical Examination
Health and physical standards check.
Initial Interview
Panel interview assessing personality and motivation.
Physical Fitness Test
Run, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups.
ISSB (PC only)
5-day ISSB assessment (may be waived for some SSC intakes — check advertisement).
Final Medical Board (CMB)
Comprehensive medical at Central Medical Board.
Final Selection (AHQ)
AHQ merit list and joining instructions.
