The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has invited doctors and dentists to join as commissioned officers in its Medical Branch under the 138 Combat Support Course, through the Special Purpose Short Service Commission (SPSSC). Two entries are open — Medical Branch (Specialist) and Medical Branch (GDDO, General Duty Dental Officer) — and online registration runs from 9 to 23 November 2026 on the Join PAF official website. Male and female citizens of Pakistan may apply.
Job Details
| Organisation | Pakistan Air Force (PAF) |
| Course | 138 Combat Support Course — Medical Branch (SPSSC) |
| Published Date | 9 November 2026 (online registration opened) |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 November 2026 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | Not stated in the advertisement — two entry categories announced |
| Entries / Rank | Medical Branch (Specialist) — Squadron Leader; Medical Branch (GDDO) — Flight Lieutenant |
| Age Limit | Specialist 25 to 35 years; GDDO 25 to 33 years (age calculated as of 15 April 2027) |
| Qualification | Specialist: postgraduate specialization in one of ten disciplines; GDDO: BDS with 1 year house job (see Vacancy Details) |
| Gender | Male and female citizens of Pakistan |
| Training | 24 weeks at the PAF Academy |
| Job Location | PAF stations across Pakistan |
| Official Apply Portal | Join PAF Official Website |
Introduction
The Pakistan Air Force recruits doctors and dentists as commissioned officers in its Medical Branch, and this is its November 2026 intake — the 138 Combat Support Course, run through the Special Purpose Short Service Commission (SPSSC). Specialist doctors join as Squadron Leaders and dental surgeons join as Flight Lieutenants (GDDOs), and both entries are open to male and female citizens of Pakistan. Training lasts 24 weeks at the PAF Academy. No salary figure is stated in the advertisement, so no pay figure is given here. Registration is open from 9 to 23 November 2026 on the Join PAF official website — check the official advertisement on the portal and confirm the eligibility conditions for your own entry before registering, because the two entries have different qualifications and age limits.
Vacancy Details
PAF has announced two entries in the Medical Branch under the 138 Combat Support Course. The advertisement does not state a number of seats for either entry, so no vacancy count is given here. The table below gives each entry exactly as shown in the official advertisement. No salary figure is announced for these entries, so no pay figure is given here.
| Entry | Rank on Commission | Age (as of 15 April 2027) | Qualification |
| Medical Branch (Specialist) — SPSSC | Squadron Leader | 25 to 35 years (age relaxation up to 45 years may be granted subject to approval of the competent authority) | Postgraduate specialization (FCPS / FRCP / Diplomate American Board or equivalent) in one of ten disciplines — Anesthetist, Radiologist, Cardiologist, Neurologist, Child Specialist, ENT Specialist, Gynecologist, Neurosurgeon, Psychiatrist, Orthopedic Surgeon — from a medical college or university recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), with a valid PMDC certificate |
| Medical Branch (GDDO) — SPSSC | Flight Lieutenant | 25 to 33 years | BDS or equivalent from a Pakistani or foreign medical college or university recognized by PMDC, with 1 year of house job and a minimum of 60% marks or 2.50 out of 4 GPA, with a valid PMDC certificate |
Both entries carry 24 weeks of training at the PAF Academy. Candidates need a NADRA Smart CNIC and a PMDC certificate to register.
Eligibility
Each entry has its own eligibility criteria, so the criteria for one entry must not be assumed to apply to the other. For Medical Branch (Specialist), applicants must be male or female citizens of Pakistan aged 25 to 35 years as of 15 April 2027, holding a recognized postgraduate specialization (FCPS, FRCP, Diplomate American Board or equivalent) in one of the ten listed disciplines from a PMDC-recognized medical college or university, with a valid PMDC certificate; age relaxation up to 45 years may be granted subject to approval of the competent authority. For Medical Branch (GDDO), applicants must be male or female citizens of Pakistan aged 25 to 33 years as of 15 April 2027, holding a BDS or equivalent degree from a PMDC-recognized Pakistani or foreign medical college or university, with one year of house job and a minimum of 60% marks or 2.50 out of 4 GPA, with a valid PMDC certificate. Candidates also need a NADRA Smart CNIC. The advertisement sets out ineligibility conditions — including earlier ISSB or selection board outcomes and the 120-day gap rule between ISSB appearances — so check those conditions in the official advertisement before registering. Confirm the exact eligibility criteria for your entry on the official Join PAF official website before registering.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for PAF Medical Branch Jobs 2026:
- Open the Join PAF official website and open the online registration form for the 138 Combat Support Course, Medical Branch (Specialist or GDDO).
- Read the eligibility criteria for your own entry carefully, including the qualification, age and ineligibility conditions — they differ by entry.
- Complete the online registration form between 9 and 23 November 2026 with your personal information, educational qualifications and other required details, and upload the scanned documents — NADRA Smart CNIC, PMDC certificate and other documents asked for in the form.
- Submit your registration before 23 November 2026. Keep your original CNIC, PMDC certificate, educational certificates and other documents ready for verification, and prepare for the selection tests and interviews that follow.
For other current uniformed-services openings, see our PAF Civilian Jobs 2026 post (180 vacancies, last date 22 November 2026) and our Pakistan Army Soldier Jobs 2026 post (last date 16 November 2026). Our FPSC Jobs 2026 post (278 federal vacancies, last date 23 November 2026) and our NADRA Jobs 2026 post (2 director posts, last date 22 November 2026) are also open this month.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for PAF Medical Branch Jobs 2026?
The last date for online registration is 23 November 2026. Registration opened on 9 November 2026 and runs only on the Join PAF official website.
Which entries are open in the PAF Medical Branch 138 Combat Support Course?
Two entries: Medical Branch (Specialist), commissioned as Squadron Leader, and Medical Branch (GDDO — General Duty Dental Officer), commissioned as Flight Lieutenant. Both are through the Special Purpose Short Service Commission (SPSSC).
What is the age limit for PAF Medical Branch Jobs 2026?
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 of the competent authority.
What qualification is needed for the PAF Medical Branch Specialist entry?
A recognized postgraduate specialization (FCPS, FRCP, Diplomate American Board or equivalent) in one of ten disciplines — Anesthetist, Radiologist, Cardiologist, Neurologist, Child Specialist, ENT Specialist, Gynecologist, Neurosurgeon, Psychiatrist or Orthopedic Surgeon — from a PMDC-recognized institution, with a valid PMDC certificate.
What qualification is needed for the PAF Medical Branch GDDO entry?
A BDS or equivalent degree from a PMDC-recognized Pakistani or foreign medical college or university, with one year of house job and a minimum of 60% marks or 2.50 out of 4 GPA, with a valid PMDC certificate.
Is this the same as the PAF Civilian Jobs 2026?
No. This is the 138 Combat Support Course for commissioned Medical Branch officers (doctors and dentists). The PAF Civilian intake is a separate advertisement for 180 civilian trades (Medical Assistant, Driver, Cook), closing 22 November 2026.
Conclusion
PAF Medical Branch Jobs 2026 (138 Combat Support Course) is a direct route for doctors and dentists to join the Pakistan Air Force as commissioned officers — Specialists as Squadron Leaders and dental surgeons as Flight Lieutenants — with 24 weeks of training at the PAF Academy. Check the official advertisement for your entry, confirm your qualification and age against its own conditions, and register online on the Join PAF website before 23 November 2026.
Disclaimer: CopyEmoji is not the official recruiter for these posts. All details above are taken from the official Pakistan Air Force advertisement for the 138 Combat Support Course (Medical Branch) and the Join PAF website — please verify the qualification, age, ineligibility conditions and deadline from the official Join PAF website before applying. No fee is charged by this website for any job information.
