Joining the Air Force is a citizen’s ultimate dream to touch the skies and protect the nation from above with unmatched skill and valor. There are various courses of the Pakistan Air Force. The applicant must be a Pakistani citizen to join these courses. The eligibility for each course of Pakistan Air Force is as follows (Year: 2025).

   PERMANENT COMMISSION (PC)

EdEducation: FSc (Pre‑Engineering/Pre‑Medical/Computer Science) or A level (Physics, Maths, Biology) with at least 60% marks or FSc with Physics and any two subjects in Maths, Biology, Statistics, and Computer Science. Minimum 65% marks are often specified in recent official criteria.

Gender: Male/Female
Age: 16 to 22 years (age limits are usually calculated as of a specific cutoff date in the advertisement).
Marital Status: Un‑married
Height: Minimum 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm).
Vision: 6/6 in each eye without glasses (strict requirement for pilot roles).

Training: Four‑year training at PAF Academy Risalpur. BS in Aviation Science & Management from Air University will be awarded on successful completion of training.

Education: Matric with first division and 65% marks in FSc (Pre‑Engineering) or A‑level with Maths, Physics & Chemistry.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 16 to 22 years
Marital Status: Un‑married
Height: Male: 5 feet 4 inches; Female: 4 feet 10 inches
Vision: Vision standards are generally required to be medically fit but are less strict than GDP.

Training: 4 years at the College of Aeronautical Engineering. BE/BSc Engineering from NUST or an equivalent degree will be awarded on successful completion of training.

Education: FSc (Pre‑Engineering/Pre‑Medical/Computer Science) or A level (Physics, Maths, Biology) with at least 60% marks or FSc with Physics and any two subjects in Maths, Biology, Statistics and Computer Science.
Gender: Male
Age: 16 to 22 years
Marital Status: Un‑married
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm).

Training: Four‑year training at PAF Academy Risalpur. BS in Aviation Science & Management or BS in Air Defence Management from a recognized university will be awarded on successful completion of training.

Education: FSc (Pre‑Engineering/Pre‑Medical/Computer Science) or A level (Physics, Maths, Biology) with at least 60% marks or FSc with Physics and any two subjects in Maths, Biology, Statistics and Computer Science.
Gender: Male
Age: 16 to 22 years
Marital Status: Un‑married
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm).

Training: Four‑year training at PAF Academy Risalpur. BS in Aviation Science & Management from Air University will be awarded on successful completion of training.

   SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (SSC)

Education: B.A (4 years with FSc) / B.Sc (4 year) / B.Sc (Civil Engineering) / M.A (with F.Sc) / M.Sc / M.B.A / M.P.A with at least 2nd Division.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 30 years
Marital Status: Married/Un‑married
Height: 5 feet 4 inches

Training: Forty‑two (42) weeks. Selectees may undergo branch‑specific course training at PAF training institutions.

Education: B.B.A (4 years) / BSCS / BSIT / BCS / BS (Physics/Chemistry/Maths/Economics/Statistics) / B (Pharmacy) / BE with at least 2nd Division.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 30 years
Marital Status: Married/Un‑married
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Training: Forty‑nine (49) weeks.

Education: M.Com / B.B.A (4 years) / M.B.A / ACMA or ACCA with at least 2nd Division.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 30 years
Marital Status: Married/Un‑married
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Training: Forty‑two (42) weeks
Commission type: Permanent/Short Service Commission.

Education: L.L.B with at least 2nd Division.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 30 years
Marital Status: Married/Un‑married
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Training: Twenty (20) weeks
Commission type: Permanent/Short Service Commission.

Education: MSc or MS in Meteorology / MSc Physics / MSc Mathematics with at least 2nd Division.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 30 years
Marital Status: Married/Un‑married
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Training: Twenty (20) weeks
Commission type: Permanent/Short Service Commission.

Education: M.Sc Computer Science / B.Sc (Hons) / B.E in Computer Science / B.Sc or BCS in Computer Science with at least 2nd division.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 30 years
Marital Status: Married/Un‑married
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Training: Twenty (20) weeks
Commission type: Permanent/Short Service Commission.

Education: Masters in relevant subject with at least 2nd Division.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 30 years
Marital Status: Married/Un‑married
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Training: Twenty (20) weeks.

Education: B.E / M.Sc in relevant discipline.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 30 years
Marital Status: Married/Un‑married
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Training: Twenty (20) weeks
Commission type: Short Service/Special Purpose.

Education: M.A Islamiat. Takhassus from Jamia Islamia Bahawalpur will be considered equivalent to M.A Islamiat. Farigh/Fazil Dars‑e‑Nizami (Shahdat‑ul‑Aalamia) from any recognized Madrassah or Board of Pakistan.
Gender: Male
Age: 21 to 35 years
Marital Status: Married/Un‑married
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
Training: Twenty (20) weeks
Commission type: Special Purpose.

Qualification: M.B.B.S with 2nd Division with 1 year house job.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 25 to 28 years
Marital Status: Married/Un‑married
Height: Male: 163 cm; Female: 157 cm.
Training: Twenty (20) weeks
Commission type: Special Purpose Short Service.

Disclaimer:. The above facts and figures are based on previous advertisements and general eligibility criteria for PAF commissioned officers and can change from time to time. Please refer to the latest advertisement for updated details.