Medical professionals looking to serve in the Pakistan Air Force can now apply for Commissioned Officer positions under the 137 Combat Support Course. PAF is recruiting qualified doctors for Specialist and General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) posts. Online registration starts from 2 June 2026 and remains open until 14 June 2026.
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pakistan Air Force (PAF) |
| Course | 137 Combat Support Course |
| Job Type | Government / Full-Time |
| Category | Medical Branch |
| Location | Rawalpindi & PAF Selection Centres Nationwide |
| Registration Starts | 02 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 June 2026 |
| Gender | Male & Female |
| Nationality | Pakistani Citizens |
| Official Website | https://joinpaf.gov.pk |
| Advertisement Date | 31 May 2026 |
Official Registration Portal: https://joinpaf.gov.pk
Medical Specialists Required by Pakistan Air Force
PAF is inviting applications from experienced medical professionals in multiple specialties. Successful candidates will be inducted as Commissioned Officers in the Medical Branch.
Available specialist disciplines include:
- Eye Specialist
- Anesthetist
- Radiologist
- ENT Specialist
- Psychiatrist
- Neuro Surgeon
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO)
Appointments will be made according to merit after completion of the complete selection procedure.
Specialist Entry – Qualification Requirements
Doctors applying for Specialist positions must possess specialization from a Pakistani or foreign medical institution recognized by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC).
Accepted qualifications include:
- FCPS
- FRCS
- FRCA
- FRCR
- MRCR
- MRCS
- MRCP
- FRCP
- Diplomate of American Board
Selected candidates will join as Squadron Leader and undergo 24 weeks of training at Pakistan Air Force Academy (PAFAA).
General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) Entry
Applicants interested in GDMO positions must fulfill the following requirements:
- MBBS degree from a PMDC-recognized medical college.
- Minimum First Division or equivalent.
- Completion of one-year House Job from a PMDC-recognized institution.
- Candidates with relevant post-house-job experience will be preferred.
- Doctors who cleared FCPS Part-I after December 2025 are also eligible.
Selected GDMOs will be inducted in the rank of Flight Lieutenant.
Age & Nationality Requirements
Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:
- Pakistani citizens.
- Male and Female both can apply.
- Age: 25 to 35 years on 15 October 2026.
- Possession of:
- NADRA Smart CNIC
- Valid PMDC Registration Certificate
What PAF Offers to Selected Medical Officers
Medical officers selected by Pakistan Air Force receive a competitive government career package along with several long-term benefits.
Some major facilities include:
- Attractive salary package
- Free medical treatment for self and family
- Accommodation facilities
- Training opportunities inside Pakistan and abroad
- Merit-based international courses
- Posting in different cities
- 50% concession on rail and air travel
These benefits make PAF Medical Branch one of the most respected career paths for qualified doctors in Pakistan.
Recruitment Process Explained
Selection is conducted in multiple stages to ensure only the most suitable candidates are inducted.
The recruitment process includes:
- Online Registration.
- Intelligence Test.
- Academic Test in relevant medical subjects.
- Initial Medical Examination.
- Physical Test.
- Initial Interview.
- Psychological Assessment (Shortlisted Candidates).
- Interview by AHQ Selection Board.
- Final Medical Examination at CMB Lahore.
- Final Interview by AHQ Selection Board Islamabad.
- Final Merit-Based Selection.
Each stage must be cleared before moving to the next phase.
Important Ineligibility Conditions
Applicants will not be considered if they fall under any of the following categories:
- Previously rejected multiple times by ISSB or Armed Forces Selection Boards.
- Permanently medically unfit.
- Diagnosed with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C.
- Dismissed from Government Service or Armed Forces.
- Convicted by a court for serious criminal offenses.
- Submitted forged academic documents.
- Withdrawn from military academies on disciplinary grounds.
- Failed to complete the required waiting period after previous testing where applicable.
Candidates should carefully review the official advertisement before submitting their applications.
PAF Information & Selection Centres
Applicants can appear at the nearest Pakistan Air Force Information and Selection Centre located in:
- Abbottabad
- Faisalabad
- Hyderabad
- Karachi
- Lahore
- Multan
- Kharian
- Muzaffarabad
- Mianwali
- Peshawar
- Quetta
- Rawalpindi
- Sukkur
- Gilgit
Each centre provides registration guidance and conducts the initial selection process.
How to Apply Online for Pakistan Air Force Medical Jobs 2026
Eligible candidates should complete their application before the closing date by following these steps:
- Visit the official Pakistan Air Force recruitment portal at https://joinpaf.gov.pk.
- Click on Online Registration.
- Create your profile using your CNIC and personal information.
- Fill in your educational, PMDC registration, and professional details carefully.
- Select the appropriate Medical Branch category (Specialist or GDMO).
- Submit the online application before 14 June 2026.
- Print or save your registration slip after successful submission.
- Visit your assigned PAF Information & Selection Centre on the scheduled date with:
- Original CNIC
- PMDC Certificate
- Academic documents
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Other required certificates mentioned in the advertisement.
- Complete all tests, interviews, and medical examinations according to the recruitment schedule announced by PAF.
