Pakistan Air Force Opens Commissioned Officer Roles for Doctors and Dentists

The Pakistan Air Force has announced a new round of commissioned officer recruitment aimed at medical professionals, inviting applications from qualified doctors and dentists across the country. The positions fall under the 138 Combat Support Course and are being filled through the Special Purpose Short Service Commission, according to the official recruitment advertisement.

Applications are open to both male and female candidates. Online registration began on November 9, 2026, and will remain open until November 23, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their submissions within this window, as late entries are generally not entertained in such recruitment cycles.

The recruitment is divided into two streams. The Medical Branch (Specialist) is seeking anesthetists, radiologists, cardiologists, neurologists, child specialists, ENT specialists, gynecologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists and orthopedic surgeons. The second stream covers General Duty Dental Officers for applicants holding recognized dental qualifications.

Educational requirements differ by role. Medical specialist applicants must hold a recognized postgraduate qualification in their field, with the advertisement listing credentials such as FCPS, FRCS, FRCP and MRCP among the relevant options. General Duty Dental Officer candidates must possess a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree or an equivalent qualification. In both cases, the qualification must come from an institution recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, whether in Pakistan or abroad.

Selected medical specialists will join the force with the rank of Squadron Leader, while General Duty Dental Officers will be commissioned as Flight Lieutenant. Both categories require successful candidates to complete 24 weeks of training before taking up their roles.

The openings offer medical professionals a route into a structured military career with officer rank, and the short service commission format is designed to bring specialist expertise into the air force's support operations. Interested candidates can review the full eligibility criteria and application process through the official PAF recruitment channels before the November 23 deadline.