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1Complete the analogy: PILOT is to COCKPIT as AIRMAN is to ___
2Complete the analogy: WING is to AIRCRAFT as ENGINE is to ___
3Choose the word most similar in meaning to DILIGENT:
4Choose the word most opposite in meaning to BRAVE:
5What comes next in the letter series: A, C, E, G, ___?
6What comes next in the number series: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___?
7Find the odd one out: Apple, Banana, Carrot, Mango
8If AIRMAN is coded as BJSNBO, how is PAF coded using the same rule?
9Complete the analogy: Pakistan is to Islamabad as Turkey is to ___
10Choose the word most similar in meaning to EFFECT:
About the PAF Airman Initial Test Exam
The Pakistan Air Force Airman Recruitment Initial Test screens matric-qualified candidates (often Matric Science with about 60% marks for Aero-Tech trades) at PAF selection centres before physical and medical stages. The written component emphasises verbal and non-verbal intelligence plus basic academics—English, mathematics, matric-level physics, Pakistan studies, Islamiat and general knowledge—at a simpler level than officer entries such as GD Pilot.
Exam sponsor: Pakistan Air Force (Air Headquarters — Selection Centres). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Computer-based preliminary e-test at PAF Selection Centres with timed verbal and non-verbal intelligence MCQs plus a matric-level academic paper covering English, mathematics, physics, Pakistan studies, Islamiat and general knowledge. Candidates who clear preliminary stages proceed to physical efficiency tests, medical screening, and interview. Airman entry does not include ISSB (that applies to officer courses such as GD Pilot).
Time Limit
Prep sources report roughly 30–40 minutes for intelligence MCQs and about 20–30 minutes for academics, but PAF does not publish fixed timings on joinpaf.gov.pk. Confirm on your selection-centre test day.
Passing Score
No single published cut-off; academic pass marks are commonly reported at roughly 50% while intelligence sections are scored competitively as part of overall preliminary merit. Final selection depends on combined performance through medical fitness, physical standards, and GHQ merit list.
Exam / Certification Fees
PAF does not publish a standard application fee on joinpaf.gov.pk for every airman cycle. Confirm current instructions and any selection-centre charges on the official portal and your registration slip.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Verbal Intelligence
Analogies, word relationships, series completion, coding-decoding, odd-one-out, directions and verbal logic.
Non-Verbal Intelligence
Figure patterns, matrices, rotation, mirrors, 3D shapes, nets and visual odd-one-out.
English
Tenses, prepositions, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, idioms and sentence structure.
Mathematics
Percentages, fractions, ratio, algebra, geometry, commercial maths and number operations.
Physics
Matric mechanics, units, optics, waves, heat, electricity and practical concepts — simpler than GD Pilot.
Pakistan Studies
History, geography, provinces, borders and national days.
Islamiat
Pillars of Islam, Quran, Salah, Zakat, calendar and Seerat basics.
General Knowledge
PAF organisation, motto, bases and basic science facts.
Preparing for the PAF Airman Initial Test Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No single published cut-off; academic pass marks are commonly reported at roughly 50% while intelligence sections are scored competitively as part of overall preliminary merit. Final selection depends on combined performance through medical fitness, physical standards, and GHQ merit list.
- Assessment: Computer-based preliminary e-test at PAF Selection Centres with timed verbal and non-verbal intelligence MCQs plus a matric-level academic paper covering English, mathematics, physics, Pakistan studies, Islamiat and general knowledge. Candidates who clear preliminary stages proceed to physical efficiency tests, medical screening, and interview. Airman entry does not include ISSB (that applies to officer courses such as GD Pilot).
- Time limit: Prep sources report roughly 30–40 minutes for intelligence MCQs and about 20–30 minutes for academics, but PAF does not publish fixed timings on joinpaf.gov.pk. Confirm on your selection-centre test day.
- Exam / certification fees: PAF does not publish a standard application fee on joinpaf.gov.pk for every airman cycle. Confirm current instructions and any selection-centre charges on the official portal and your registration slip. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who takes the PAF Airman initial test?
Unmarried male Pakistani citizens who meet airman eligibility—typically Matric Science or equivalent with about 60% marks for technical trades and roughly 15½ to 20 years of age—take the initial test at a PAF Selection Centre after online registration through joinpaf.gov.pk. Exact age and education requirements vary by batch and trade (Aero-Tech, MTD, Provost, PF&DI, etc.).
How is the airman test different from GD Pilot?
Airman recruitment targets non-commissioned trades with matric-level academics and heavy emphasis on intelligence MCQs. GD Pilot is for officer cadets, requires Intermediate/FSc with physics and mathematics, includes more advanced FSc physics and maths, and successful candidates proceed to ISSB and PAF Academy Risalpur training.
What subjects are in the PAF Airman initial written test?
The PAF selection-centre computer-based test typically includes verbal and non-verbal intelligence plus an academic block with English, mathematics, matric-level physics, Pakistan studies, Islamiat and general knowledge. Exact question counts vary by recruitment cycle and trade.
What pass mark do I need on the PAF Airman initial test?
PAF does not publish an official pass percentage for airman recruitment. Prep guides and candidates often cite about 50% on academic sections as a practical target, but selection is merit-based and competitive within each batch.