About the role
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is recruiting airmen for technical, support, security, driving, firefighting, medical and music trades. Applications are invited from unmarried Pakistani male candidates who meet the requirements for their chosen trade.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Educational requirements |
|---|
| Aero Trades | Matriculation in Science with at least 65% overall marks and at least 65% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. |
| Aero Support | Matriculation in Science with at least 65% overall marks and at least 65% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. |
| Physical Fitness and Drill Instructor (PF&DI) | Matriculation in Science with at least 65% overall marks, at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and at least 65% in English. |
| Security | Matriculation in Science with at least 65% overall marks and at least 60% in English. |
| Mechanical Transport Driver (MTD) | Matriculation in Science with at least 65% overall marks, at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and at least 65% in English. |
| Fire Fighter | Matriculation in Science with at least 65% overall marks and at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. Candidates holding an LTV or HTV driving licence receive preference. |
| Medical Assistant | Matriculation in Science with at least 70% overall marks, at least 70% in Biology, and at least 65% in Physics, Chemistry and English. |
| Music | Matriculation in Science or Arts with a first division. |
Eligibility
Candidates must be Pakistani men and unmarried. Age requirements are assessed on 28 November 2026.
| Post | Age | Height |
|---|
| Aero Trades | 15½–19 years | 163–188 cm |
| Aero Support | 17–20 years | 163–188 cm |
| Physical Fitness and Drill Instructor (PF&DI) | 16½–21 years | 178–188 cm |
| Security | 17½–21 years | 175–188 cm |
| Mechanical Transport Driver (MTD) | 17½–21 years | 168–188 cm |
| Fire Fighter | 17½–21 years | 168–188 cm |
| Medical Assistant | 16½–20 years | 163–188 cm |
| Music | 16½–20 years | 163–188 cm |
For MTD and Fire Fighter applicants holding an LTV or HTV driving licence, the age range is 18–23 years. PF&DI, Security, MTD and Fire Fighter candidates must have 6/6 vision without glasses.
Candidates from approved rural areas of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir may apply with at least 50% marks in Matriculation in Science and at least 40% in English.
How to apply
Register online at https://www.joinpaf.gov.pk during the registration period. Candidates attending a selection centre must bring their original educational certificates, detailed marks certificate (DMC), national identity card or smart card, domicile certificate, attested photocopies and four attested passport-size photographs.
Selection includes intelligence and academic tests, an initial medical examination and an interview. Candidates who pass the initial stages undergo a physical fitness test. The stated physical standards include a 1.6-kilometre run in eight minutes, 15 push-ups in two minutes, 20 sit-ups in two minutes and three chin-ups in two minutes. Further stages include psychological assessment and a selection board interview. Final selection is based on merit, followed by training.
Candidates may contact the following PAF selection centres:
- Abbottabad: 0992-385157 or 0992-385168.
- Lahore: 042-99220084 or 042-36671043.
- Dera Ismail Khan: 0966-9280311.
Important dates
- Online registration opens: 6 July 2026.
- Online registration closes: 19 July 2026.
- Date for assessing age eligibility: 28 November 2026.
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