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Air Force

     
 

Commissioned & Non-commissioned Officers

The defense of a country is essential for all land, air, and water. On land and in water, army and naval forces defend the borders of the country while the air defense is the responsibility of air force. The Air Force of a country monitors the air ways in peace and defends enemy air attacks during war session. Pakistan Air Force is divided into different branches including:

  • Air defense

  • Engineering branch

  • Education branch

  • Information technology branch

  • Logistics branch

  • Legal branch

  • Security branch

  • Administration and special duties branch

The highest rank of Pakistan Air force is the “Chief of Air Staff.” According to PAF Head cotters, Air force is divided into regional air command and each regional head is known as “Air Officer Commanding.” Officers and soldiers take their responsibilities as per rank and their departments. Fair selection process and strict training make an impressive impact on cadets.


SELECTION


Pakistan Air Force time to time announces openings through newspaper for its different branches. There are two categories of commissioned officers, i.e.

  • GD Pilots

  • Aeronautical Engineers

Intermediate with Pre-Engineering or Computer Science with minimum 2nd division or “A” level is essential; age limits from 16 to 22. Only Pakistani nationals can join PAF. There are 18 selection centers across the country. After the submission of application form applicant has to pass physics, and mathematics test, IQ test, interview, and medical checkup. After the successful completion of these tests, applicant have to pass out inter services selection board examination and different levels of medical checkup. The successful candidate’s list are issued by PAF Head quarters. These candidates are then sent to PAF academy Risalpur for future studies and training. Others i.e. SPSSC (Special Purpose Short Service Commission) SSC (Short Service Commission) PC (Permanent Commission), eligibility and age limits are according to the respected department which is announced through advertisement in newspapers.