Pakistan Air Force · Official Commission 2026

Join PAF as Short Service Commissioned Officer Jobs

The Pakistan Air Force is inviting male and female Pakistani citizens to join the Medical Branch as Squadron Leader (Specialist) and Flight Lieutenant (GDDOs). Online registration is open from 09 November to 23 November 2026.

📋 Job Summary

Organization	Pakistan Air Force (PAF)
Course	138 Combat Support Course, Medical Branch
Entries	Medical Branch (Specialist) – Squadron Leader; Medical Branch (GDDOs) – Flight Lieutenant
Total Vacancies	Multiple (exact number not mentioned)
Location	Across Pakistan. Training at PAF Academy (PAFAA)
Employment Type	Commissioned Officer (Regular)
Pay	Pay Scale: Squadron Leader / Flight Lieutenant. A competitive salary package is offered. No PKR figure is published.
Age (on 15 April 2027)	Specialist 25–35 years, GDDOs 25–33 years
Training	24 weeks at PAFAA
Online Registration	09 November 2026 to 23 November 2026
Website	www.joinpaf.gov.pk
Source	JobsLeap.com

Join PAF as Short Service Commissioned Officer Jobs. The Pakistan Air Force is a branch of Pakistan’s armed forces. Through the Medical Branch, qualified doctors and dental surgeons join as commissioned officers and serve in PAF medical facilities, with training and postings across Pakistan and abroad based on performance and merit.

This 138 Combat Support Course invites two kinds of candidates: specialist doctors who join as Squadron Leader, and General Duty Dental Officers (GDDOs) who join as Flight Lieutenant. Both male and female citizens of Pakistan can apply, and all applicants need a valid PMDC certificate and a NADRA Smart CNIC.

Registration dates: Online registration opens on 09 November 2026 and closes on 23 November 2026. Ages are counted on 15 April 2027.

Before you apply: Read the ineligibility conditions below carefully, including earlier ISSB or selection board outcomes and the 120-day gap rule between ISSB appearances. Tampering with academic certificates or concealing facts leads to ineligibility.

#	Entry	Rank	Age (15 Apr 2027)	Qualification	Pay
1	Medical Branch (Specialist)	Squadron Leader	25–35 years	Specialization (FCPS / FRCP / Diplomate American Board etc.), PMDC	Pay Scale: Squadron Leader
2	Medical Branch (GDDOs)	Flight Lieutenant	25–33 years	BDS with 1 year house job, min 60% or 2.50/4 GPA, PMDC	Pay Scale: Flight Lieutenant

🩺 Medical Branch Commission

• Competitive salary package.
• Free medical treatment of self and family.
• Training and posting in different cities of Pakistan and abroad, based on performance and merit.
• Free accommodation and 50% waiver in fare by train and air travel.
• Internationally recognized courses, based on performance and merit.

• Rejected by ISSB / GHQ / NHQ / AHQ Selection Boards (as per specified conditions).
• Twice screened out by ISSB.
• Dismissed, removed or debarred from government services, including the Armed Forces.
• Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B and C (Appeal Medical Board cannot be requested).
• Tested within a four-month (120 days) gap of a previous ISSB appearance, except where a waiver is granted by the competent authority.
• Convicted in a court of law for any heinous offense.
• Permanently declared unfit by the Appeal Medical Board.
• Withdrawn from any bonded Armed Forces college or institution on disciplinary grounds.
• Withdrawn, discharged, resigned or purchased release from any Armed Forces Officers’ Academy or training institution on any ground.
• Tampering with an academic certificate, forgery or concealment to gain undue advantage.
• Thrice screened out by the Army, Navy or Air Force during preliminary selection.

Centre	Address	Phone
Abbottabad	310-Mansehra Road, Near Ayub Medical Complex	0992-385157
Faisalabad	Main Jhang Road, Near Airport Chowk	041-9201199
Hyderabad	49-Salahuddin Road, Cantt	022-9200936
Muzaffarabad	Shaukat Lines, Near Army Public School, Cantt	05822-923272
Mianwali	Fazaia Road, Opposite Custom Office	0459-350037
Karachi	Main Shahrah-e-Faisal (Near PAF Base Faisal)	021-99240999
Peshawar	9-The Mall, Peshawar Cantt	091-9210829
Quetta	M.A Jinnah Road	081-9201753
Lahore	14-Munir Road (Near PAF Cinema), Munir Chowk	042-36671043
Multan	217-Sher Shah Road	061-9201183
Rawalpindi	3-The Mall, Opposite AFIC	051-5701143
Kharian	Baharwal Road, Adjacent to Air University, Kharian	053-7534370
Sukkur	Opposite Govt Islamia College, Minara Road	071-9310409
Gilgit	Street No. 7, FC Road, Jutial, Gilgit	05811-930088

📞 Contact Information

Pakistan Air Force (PAF)

🌐 Website: https://www.joinpaf.gov.pk

Contact your nearest PAF Information & Selection Centre using the table above.

Q: What is the last date to apply for PAF Medical Branch 138 Combat Support Course?

Online registration runs from 09 November 2026 to 23 November 2026.

Q: Which entries are open in the PAF Medical Branch?

Medical Branch (Specialist) as Squadron Leader and Medical Branch (GDDOs) as Flight Lieutenant.

Q: What is the age limit for PAF Medical Branch Specialist and GDDOs?

Specialists must be 25 to 35 years old and GDDOs 25 to 33 years old, counted on 15 April 2027. Specialists may get age relaxation up to 45 years subject to approval.

Q: Can female candidates apply?

Yes. Both male and female citizens of Pakistan can apply.

Q: What qualification is required for GDDOs?

A BDS or equivalent recognized by PMDC with one year house job and at least 60% marks or 2.50 out of 4 GPA.

Q: How long is the training?

The training period is 24 weeks at PAFAA.

Q: What documents are needed to apply?

A NADRA Smart CNIC, a valid PMDC certificate, educational certificates and a recent photograph.

Q: How to join PAF as a doctor?

Register online at joinpaf.gov.pk for the Medical Branch (Specialist) entry with a PMDC-recognized specialization, then go through the selection procedure at the PAF Information & Selection Centre and the AHQ Selection Boards.

Q: What rank does a specialist doctor get in PAF?

Specialists join as Squadron Leader, and GDDOs join as Flight Lieutenant.

Q: What does GDDO stand for in PAF?

GDDO refers to the General Duty Dental Officer entry, which requires a BDS degree.

Q: Which specialist disciplines does PAF accept?

Anesthetist, Radiologist, Cardiologist, Neurologist, Child Specialist, ENT Specialist, Gynecologist, Neuro Surgeon, Psychiatrist and Orthopedic Surgeon.

Q: What benefits does a PAF medical officer get?

Free medical treatment for self and family, free accommodation, a 50% waiver on train and air fares, and internationally recognized courses based on performance and merit.

Q: Where is the final medical examination held?

The final medical examination is held at CMB, Lahore.

✅ Apply Now

Registration closes 23 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.