Join PAF as Air Defence Officer 2026 – Complete Job Details

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is recruiting for Air Defence Officer Jobs 2026. This is a great chance for Pakistani graduates to serve their country by protecting their skies from any threats and making the nation secure from all sorts of aerial attacks and enemies.

The job requires candidates to monitor air operations, detect aerial threats and perform various air operations using radar systems.

Selected candidates get commissions and go through professional military training before joining operational Air Force units.

Job Description

Air Defence Officers join operational bases and command centers where they monitor air activities and participate in air defense missions.

Responsibilities of Air Defence Officers are as follows:

• Monitoring radar and surveillance systems.
• Detecting and tracking aerial threats.
• Coordinating air defense operations.
• Supporting missions of fighter aircrafts.
• Ensuring operational readiness.
• Operating advanced defense equipment.
• Preparation of operational reports.
• Assisting in missions planning.
• Ensuring communications between operational units.
• Following Air Force guidelines and discipline.

Air Defence Officers are an essential component of Pakistan Air Force and get specialized defense training after selection.

Eligibility Criteria

Requirements for candidates usually include:

• Being a citizen of Pakistan.
• Being male (as per advertisement).
• Having bachelor’s degree in required discipline.
• Being in age group as announced for recruitment.
• Being physically fit.
• Having good eyesight and communication skills.
• Possessing leadership qualities.

Selection Process

Selection process is usually as follows:

• Online registration.
• Intelligence and academic test.
• Medical examination.
• Physical fitness test.
• Interview.
• ISSB test.
• Preparation of final merit list.
• Basic military training.

Training

Selected candidates go through professional military training, where they learn how to:

• Perform air defense operations.
• Manage radar systems.
• Become military leaders.
• Perform tactical planning.
• Communicate in communications systems.
• Follow operational procedures.
• Act in emergency situations.
• Coordinate team members.

Salary and Benefits

Benefits which Air Defence Officers enjoy as government employees are many, such as:

• Monthly attractive salary.
• Free medical services.
• Free lodging facilities.
• Annual increments.
• Paid leave days.
• Free uniforms.
• Professional military training.
• Opportunities for promotions.
• Pension benefits.
• Job security.

Required Documents

Documents that candidates usually need:

• Original academic certificates.
• CNIC or Form-B.
• Domicile certificate.
• Passport size photographs.
• Academic transcripts.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply online on Pakistan Air Force recruitment portal during announced time period. Selected candidates will be informed about written test and other steps of selection process through their recruitment centers.