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1PILOT is to COCKPIT as CAPTAIN is to:
A.Runway
B.Bridge
C.Hangar
D.Radar
Explanation: A pilot operates from the cockpit; a ship captain commands from the bridge. Both link role to primary control station.
2WING is to LIFT as PROPELLER is to:
A.Thrust
B.Drag
C.Weight
D.Altitude
Explanation: Wings generate lift; propellers generate thrust. Both are aerodynamic force-producing components.
3ALTIMETER is to ALTITUDE as AIRSPEED INDICATOR is to:
A.Direction
B.Speed
C.Fuel
D.Temperature
Explanation: An altimeter measures height above reference; an airspeed indicator measures speed through the air.
4RADAR is to DETECTION as RADIO is to:
A.Communication
B.Navigation
C.Propulsion
D.Cooling
Explanation: Radar detects objects using radio waves; radio enables voice and data communication.
5GLIDER is to UNPOWERED as JET is to:
A.Turbine-powered
B.Sail-powered
C.Piston-only
D.Rocket-assisted
Explanation: A glider flies without an engine; a jet is powered by a gas turbine engine.
6AERODROME is to AIRCRAFT as HARBOUR is to:
A.Ship
B.Anchor
C.Wave
D.Compass
Explanation: An aerodrome accommodates aircraft; a harbour accommodates ships.
7THRUST is to FORWARD as DRAG is to:
A.Backward opposition
B.Upward lift
C.Sideways roll
D.Downward weight
Explanation: Thrust pushes forward; drag opposes forward motion (acts backward relative to flight path).
8Choose the word most similar in meaning to METICULOUS.
A.Careless
B.Sloppy
C.Thorough
D.Hasty
Explanation: Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; thorough is the closest synonym.
9Choose the word most opposite in meaning to ABUNDANT.
A.Plentiful
B.Scarce
C.Ample
D.Copious
Explanation: Abundant means plentiful; scarce is the direct antonym.
10Choose the word most similar in meaning to RESILIENT.
A.Fragile
B.Adaptable
C.Rigid
D.Passive
Explanation: Resilient means able to recover from difficulty; adaptable captures the capacity to adjust and bounce back.

About the PAF GD Pilot Initial Test Exam

The PAF GD Pilot Initial Test is the first written hurdle for Pakistani male citizens seeking a commission as a General Duty Pilot through PAF Academy Risalpur. Candidates with FSc (Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, or equivalent with physics and mathematics) sit timed intelligence and academic multiple-choice papers assessing verbal logic, non-verbal spatial reasoning, English, FSc physics and mathematics, and general knowledge. Successful candidates advance to initial interview, physical efficiency standards, preliminary medical screening, and ultimately ISSB for officer pilot selection.

Assessment

Computer-based preliminary e-test at PAF selection centres with intelligence and academic sections commonly reported for General Duty Pilot: Intelligence (~100 MCQs mixing verbal and non-verbal reasoning, ~40 minutes) and Academic papers (~50 English MCQs in ~20 minutes, ~25 physics MCQs in ~10 minutes, ~25 mathematics MCQs in ~10 minutes). Candidates who clear preliminary stages proceed to initial interview, physical efficiency tests, medical screening, and ISSB call-up for officer pilot selection and training at PAF Academy Risalpur.

Time Limit

Approximately 80 minutes for all written sections commonly reported (~40 minutes intelligence + ~20 minutes English + ~10 minutes physics + ~10 minutes mathematics). Physical tests, medical checks, and interview are conducted separately on subsequent selection days.

Passing Score

No single published cut-off; intelligence pass marks are commonly reported at roughly 70% while English, physics and mathematics papers are often reported at about 60–70% each. Final selection depends on combined preliminary merit through ISSB, medical fitness (including vision standards), and GHQ merit list.

Exam Fee

PAF does not publish a standard application fee on joinpaf.gov.pk for every GD Pilot cycle. Confirm current instructions and any selection-centre charges on the official portal and your registration slip. (Pakistan Air Force (Air Headquarters — Selection Centres))

PAF GD Pilot Initial Test Exam Content Outline

25%

Verbal Intelligence

Analogies, word relationships, series completion, coding-decoding, directions, percentages, ages, and verbal logic.

25%

Non-Verbal Intelligence

Pattern and figure series, odd-one-out, visual analogies, rotation, mirror images, and spatial classification.

20%

English

Grammar, tenses, prepositions, active/passive voice, sentence correction, spelling, and vocabulary.

12%

Physics

Mechanics, fluids, optics, electromagnetism, waves, thermodynamics, and modern physics at FSc level.

13%

Mathematics

Algebra, trigonometry, calculus basics, geometry, logarithms, matrices, vectors, and applied problems.

5%

General Knowledge

PAF organisation, aviation basics, Pakistan geography, and armed forces selection.

How to Pass the PAF GD Pilot Initial Test Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No single published cut-off; intelligence pass marks are commonly reported at roughly 70% while English, physics and mathematics papers are often reported at about 60–70% each. Final selection depends on combined preliminary merit through ISSB, medical fitness (including vision standards), and GHQ merit list.
  • Assessment: Computer-based preliminary e-test at PAF selection centres with intelligence and academic sections commonly reported for General Duty Pilot: Intelligence (~100 MCQs mixing verbal and non-verbal reasoning, ~40 minutes) and Academic papers (~50 English MCQs in ~20 minutes, ~25 physics MCQs in ~10 minutes, ~25 mathematics MCQs in ~10 minutes). Candidates who clear preliminary stages proceed to initial interview, physical efficiency tests, medical screening, and ISSB call-up for officer pilot selection and training at PAF Academy Risalpur.
  • Time limit: Approximately 80 minutes for all written sections commonly reported (~40 minutes intelligence + ~20 minutes English + ~10 minutes physics + ~10 minutes mathematics). Physical tests, medical checks, and interview are conducted separately on subsequent selection days.
  • Exam fee: PAF does not publish a standard application fee on joinpaf.gov.pk for every GD Pilot cycle. Confirm current instructions and any selection-centre charges on the official portal and your registration slip.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

PAF GD Pilot Initial Test Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice verbal and non-verbal intelligence under strict time limits first—PAF GD Pilot e-testing is fast-paced and intelligence merit often decides preliminary shortlisting.
2Revise FSc physics heavily: mechanics, Bernoulli principle, optics, electromagnetism, and waves are repeatedly emphasised in candidate reports.
3Drill intermediate mathematics including trigonometry, basic calculus, algebra, and vectors because the academic paper is conceptual and timed.
4Build English grammar and vocabulary daily—the English paper is the largest academic section with its own time limit.
5Meet PAF vision and physical standards early: height, eyesight, running, and chin-up requirements are strict disqualifiers after the written exam.
6Use only official joinpaf.gov.pk information for registration dates, eligibility, and document requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects are tested in the PAF GD Pilot initial written test?

The preliminary e-test typically has intelligence (verbal and non-verbal reasoning) and separate academic papers covering English, FSc-level physics, and mathematics. Islamiat and Pakistan Studies are not standard GD Pilot academic subjects in commonly reported patterns.

How many questions and how much time are allowed?

Commonly reported figures are about 100 intelligence MCQs in 40 minutes, 50 English MCQs in 20 minutes, 25 physics MCQs in 10 minutes, and 25 mathematics MCQs in 10 minutes. Confirm details on your registration slip and joinpaf.gov.pk.

What pass mark is required on the PAF GD Pilot initial test?

PAF does not publish one fixed qualifying score. Intelligence pass marks are often reported at around 70%; English at about 60%; physics and mathematics at about 70% each. Sections are competitive as part of overall preliminary merit rather than a single published cut-off.

What happens after passing the PAF GD Pilot initial test?

Candidates who qualify proceed to an initial interview, physical efficiency tests (running, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups), initial medical screening including vision standards, and then ISSB for further assessment before training at PAF Academy Risalpur and final GHQ merit selection.