Commissioned Officer – Medical Branch (137 Combat Support Course) at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) – Nationwide Pakistan 2026

About the PAF

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) invites applications from highly qualified medical professionals to join its ranks as Commissioned Officers through the 137 Combat Support Course. Online registration opens on 02 June, 2026 and will remain active until 14 June, 2026.

Candidates must be in possession of a NADRA Smart CNIC and a PMDC Certificate to be eligible for consideration.

Branch-Wise Eligibility Criteria

1. Medical Branch (Specialist) (SPSSC)

• Nationality: Male or Female citizens of Pakistan.
• Age (on 15 Oct, 2026): 25 to 35 years.
• Rank Lowered Upon Commission: Squadron Leader.
• Training Period: 24 weeks at PAFAA.
• General Qualification: Specialization in the following disciplines from a Pakistani or Foreign medical college/university recognized by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC):
• Eye Specialist: FCPS / FRCS (OPTH) / Diplomate of American Board
• Anesthetist: FCPS / FRCA / Diplomate of American Board
• Radiologist: FCPS / MRCR / FRCR / Diplomate of American Board
• ENT Specialist: FCPS / FRCS (ENT) / FRCS (ENT) / Diplomate of American Board
• Psychiatrist: FCPS / FRCP / MRCP / Diplomate of American Board
• Neuro Surgeon: FCPS / FRCS / MRCS / Diplomate of American Board
• Orthopedic Surgeon: FCPS / FRCS / Diplomate of American Board

2. Medical Branch (GDMOs) (SPSSC)

• Nationality: Male or Female citizens of Pakistan.
• Age (on 15 Oct, 2026): 25 to 35 years.
• Rank Lowered Upon Commission: Flight Lieutenant.
• Training Period: 24 weeks at PAFAA.
• Qualification: MBBS with minimum 1st Div or equivalent from a Pakistani / Foreign medical college / university recognized by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), having completed a minimum of one year house job in an institution recognized by the PMDC. Preference will be given to those who have relevant field experience after a house job.
• Note: Candidates having cleared FCPS-I after Dec 25 are eligible to apply.

Selection Procedure

Candidates will undergo a multi-stage induction process arranged in the following strict order:

1. Online registration at www.joinpaf.gov.pk.
2. Intelligence Test followed by Academic Test in relevant subjects at respective I & SC.
3. Initial Medical Examination, Physical Test, and Interview at PAF I & SC.
4. Psychological Test of shortlisted candidates only.
5. Interview by AHQ Selection Board at Rawalpindi, Lahore, or Karachi.
6. Final medical examination at CMB, Lahore.
7. Interview by Final AHQ Selection Board at Islamabad.
8. Final Selection by AHQ in order of merit.

Ineligibility Conditions

An applicant is strictly ineligible to apply if any of the following conditions apply:

• ISSB/Board Rejections:
• Rejected by ISSB / GHQ / NHQ / AHQ Selection Boards.
• Twice rejected by ISSB for Post Graduate Entry.
• Twice rejected by ISSB for Intermediate / Graduate (PMA / Graduate / Equivalent) and once rejected by ISSB or GHQ / NHQ / AHQ based selection boards.
• Once rejected by ISSB for Intermediate / Graduate (PMA / Graduate / Equivalent) and twice rejected by ISSB or GHQ / NHQ / AHQ based selection boards.
• Twice screened out by ISSB.
• Service Dismissal: Dismissed, removed, or debarred from Government Services, including the Armed Forces.
• Testing Gaps: Tested within a four-month (120 days) gap of a previous appearance in ISSB, except when a waiver is granted by the competent authority. This 120-day restriction does not apply to candidates appearing in GHQ / NHQ / AHQ Selection Boards.
• Legal & Health Factors:
• Convicted in a Court of Law for any heinous offense (to be ascertained by the competent military authority).
• Permanently declared UNFIT by the Appeal Medical Board (PUF by AMB).
• Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B & C (AMB cannot be requested).
• Disciplinary & Miscellaneous Outcasts:
• Withdrawn from any bonded Armed Forces college or institution on disciplinary grounds.
• Withdrawn, discharged, resigned, or purchase-released from any Armed Forces Officers' Academy / Training institution on any ground.
• Tampering of academic certificates, forgery, or concealment to get undue advantage will make an applicant permanently ineligible for all types of commissions in the Armed Forces.
• Thrice screened out by the Army, Navy, or Air Force during preliminary selection.

Future Prospects & Institutional Benefits

• 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.

How to Apply

• Registration Mode: Candidates must complete the entry procedure exclusively online via www.joinpaf.gov.pk to apply.
• Timeline Constraints: The online portal is open strictly from 02 June, 2026 to 14 June, 2026.

PAF Information & Selection Centres (I & SC) Contact List

• Abbottabad: 310-Mansehra Road, Near Ayub Medical Complex | Ph: 0992-385157
• Faisalabad: Main Jhang Road, Near Airport Chowk | Ph: 041-9201199
• Hyderabad: 49-Salahuddin Road, Cantt | Ph: 022-9200936
• Karachi: Main Shahrah-e-Faisal (Near PAF Base) Faisal | Ph: 021-99240999
• Lahore: 14-Munir Road (Near PAF Cinema) Munir Chowk | Ph: 042-99220084
• Multan: 217-Sher Shah Road | Ph: 061-9201183
• Kharian: Baharwal Road, Adjacent to Air University, Kharian | Ph: 0323-0411668
• Muzaffarabad: Shaukat Lines Near Army Public School, Cantt | Ph: 05822-923272
• Mianwali: Fazaia Road, Opp Custom Office | Ph: 0459-350037
• Peshawar: 9-The Mall, Peshawar Cantt | Ph: 091-9201829
• Quetta: M.A Jinnah Road | Ph: 081-9201753
• Rawalpindi: 3-The Mall, Opposite AFIC | Ph: 051-5701143
• Sukkur: Opposite Govt Islamia College, Minara Road | Ph: 071-9310409
• Gilgit: Street No. 7, FC Road, Jutial Gilgit | Ph: 05811-930088

💡 Expert Advice for Applicants

• Meticulously Sequence Preliminary Document Verification: Given that candidates must possess a NADRA Smart CNIC and a PMDC Certificate immediately at the registration node, these documents should be actively verified. Applicants must ensure that the active spelling of names, validation dates, and licensing statuses match across all medical degree files exactly. Any initial discrepancy in registration data compared to identity cards will prompt immediate disqualification at the testing centers.
• Prepare for Back-to-Back Testing Mechanics: The initial phase involves an Intelligence Test immediately followed by an Academic Test tailored to the specific medical specialty or general practice. Candidates should not treat this like a casual recruitment evaluation; speed, cognitive precision under time pressure, and core medical theory mastery are evaluated simultaneously at the Information & Selection Centres.
• Audit Prior Board Appraisals Against Ineligibility Conditions: Applicants must review their prior military testing records before executing their online profiles. Due to rigid ISSB and board repetition limits (such as post-graduate or intermediate/graduate entry counters), registering with a hidden history of terminal rejections or disciplinary discharge will be flagged immediately via central database synchronizations, leading to an automated rejection.

Note: This job listing is extracted directly from the official Pakistan Air Force public notice for informational purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to complete their registration exclusively through the official portal at www.joinpaf.gov.pk and verify all medical eligibility criteria directly with their nearest PAF Information and Selection Centre before applying.