PAF Hiring 2025—In line with its efforts to strengthen its force and add additional manpower to man its incoming new air assets, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) is now hiring! The PAF Human Resource Management Center announced that the Air Force will be accepting applicants for the CY2026 PAF Officer Candidate Course (PAFOCC) and Special Enlistment from April 21 to April 25, 2025.
The pre-entry exam for the PAF Officer Candidate Course (PAFOCC) and Special Enlistment will be conducted starting April 29 to June 30, 2025, at the different examination areas nationwide.
PAF Exam Schedule 2025
The Philippine Air Force will conduct the nationwide Qualifying Examinations for the Philippine Air Force Officer Candidate Course and Special Enlistment (SE) at all major PAF bases on the following dates and venues:
2025 PAFGCT Schedule
PROCESSING CENTERS | SCHEDULE | EXAM AREA |
PAFHRMC, PASAY CITY | 18-20 Jun 2025/ 24-30 Jun 2025 | Col Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City |
AETDC, LIPA CITY | 29 April 2025 – 03 May 2025 | Fernando Air Base, Lipa City |
600th ABG, CLARK AB | 20-24 May 2025 | Air Force City, Clark Air Base, Pampanga |
540TH ABG, BASA AB | 14-16 May 2025 | Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga |
TOG 1, BAGUIO CITY | 04-06 May 2025 | Loakan Airport, Baguio City |
TOG 2, ISABELA | 14-16 May 2025 | Cauayan Airport, Cauayan City, Isabela |
TOWWEST (Tactical Operations Wing, West) | 14-16 May 2025 | Antonio Bautista Air Base, Puerto Princesa City |
TOG 5, LEGAZPI | 14-15 June 2025 | TOG 5, Legazpi City |
TOG 5 | 10-11 June 2025 | Naga City, Camarines Sur |
585TH ABG, La UNION | 29 April 2025 – 01 May 2025 | WAS, San Fernando City, La Union |
560th ABG, LAPU-lapu CITY | 28 May – 01 June 2025 | BGen Benito Ebuen N Air Base, Lapu-Lapu City |
TOG 6 Tactical Advance Command PosT | 10-11 June 2025 | Camp Alfredo Montelibano Bacolod City |
TOG 6, ILOiLO CITY | 14-15 June 2025 | Camp Gen. Adriano Hernandez, Dingle, Iloilo City |
TOG 8, TACLOBAN CITY | 20-22 May 2025 | Air Force, DZR Airport San Jose, Tacloban City |
530th ABG, ZAMBOANGA CITY | 06-10 May 2025 | Edwin Andrews Air Base, Zamboanga City |
TOG 10, Butuan City | 05-06 June 2025 | TOG 10, Butuan City |
8th ARCEN, CDO | 01-02 June 2025 | 8th ARCEN Lumbia Airport, Cagayan de Oro City |
TOG 12, COTABATO | 26-28 May 2025 | Datu Udin Sinsuat, Cotabato |
TOG 11, TOWEASTMIN (Tactical Operations Wing, Eastern Mindanao) | 10-11 June 2025 | Old Airport Sasa, Davao City |
TOS RBAS (Tactical Operations Squadron, Rajah Buayan) | 14-15 June 2025 | Rajah Buayan, General Santos City |
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AFPSAT and PAFGCT
There are two qualifying examinations you have to pass to join the PAFOC or the BMT courses, namely, the Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT) and the Philippine Air Force General Classification Test (PAFGCT). The AFPSAT is applicable to all the branches of the AFP and has a validity of 3 years. If you have passed the AFPSAT from any AFP services, bring your valid AFPSAT Individual Result Form. You do not have to take the AFPSAT anymore. The PAFGCT, on the other hand, must be taken every time you apply.
Those who passed the qualifying examinations will be ranked according to their scores for the two qualifying examinations. Top applicants will advance to the next phase of the screening process which is the Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
The passing score of PAFOCC Applicants for AFPSAT is 71 out of 150 and PAFGCT is 60 out of 120. For the CS applicants, the passing score is 48 out of 150 and 42 out of 120 for AFPSAT and PAFGCT, respectively.
Requirements and Qualifications
The steps to becoming a part of the Philippine Air Force are: submit your application, take the pre-entry exam for the PAFOCC/BMT and pass it, then you’ll undergo training. But before you do it even the first step, you must first meet all these requirements and qualifications:
*Indigenous people or members must submit certification from the National Commission on Indigenous People Main Office.
PAFOCS:
The applicants for the PAF Officer Candidate School must possess the following requirements and qualifications:
- Age- not less than twenty one (21) nor more than twenty seven(27) years old upon admission for training.
- Must be a 4 or 5-year college graduate and holds a Baccalaureate Degree or at least graduating this current semester.
- You must be a natural-born citizen of the Republic of the Philippines.
- of good moral character
- Must be single, never been married, and never borne nor sired a child.
- Must have a barefoot height of not less than 152.4 centimeters or 5.0′ for both male and female*
- Physically and mentally fit for military training
Special Enlistment
- Natural born Filipino citizen
- Single or married
- height must be not less than 152.4 centimeters or 5.0′ for both male and female
- not less than 18 years old but not more than 35 years old upon enlistment
- has completed 12 years of basic education under the K-12 program or has earned at least 72 units in a collegiate course from a government-recognized institution.
How to Apply
1. Download the application form (DOWNLOAD: PAF Application Form 2025) then print or obtain one from the nearest Processing/Examination Center near you.
2. Fill out the form electronically or by writing legibly your details. If you opt to fill it out electronically, make sure that you affix your signature using a ball pen or sign pen, preferably blue or black.
3. Prepare the following requirements:
- PSA Issued Birth Certificate (Original and Photocopy)
- Transcript of Records for College level and Form 137 for Senior High School Graduates(Original and Authenticated from School Registrar)
- Certification from the School Registrar (If the Applicant is a graduating student)
- Diploma (Original and Authenticated by School Registrar)
- 2 pcs latest 2×2 ID picture in white background
- NCIP Certification (if applicable)
The acceptance of applications will start on April 21 and end on April 25, 2025, at the following processing area as indicated above.
NOTE:
1. Applicants who previously passed the Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT) taken from any branch of service such as the Philippine Army and Philippine Navy, shall bring the original and photocopy of their valid Individual Report Form (IRF) and shall only take the PAF General Classification Test (PAFGCT).
2. For applicants who have not taken the AFPSAT yet, using the preferred internet browser, go to our official website with the URL: https://afpsat.afp.mil.ph and register.
Exemption in taking the Qualifying Exam
1. Special Enlistment Applicants with PRC/CSC licenses are exempted to take the Philippine Air Force General Classification Test (PAFGCT) and are no longer required to register to AFPSAT E-PORTAL but shall submit in the folder the fully accomplished PAF application form, all the aforementioned initial requirements, and PRC/CSC rating and PRC ID (must be valid and not expired) at the nearest processing centers.
2. APPLICANTS WHO ARE LICENSED CRIMINOLOGISTS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING FOR THEM TO BE EXEMPTED FROM TAKING THE EXAMINATIONS:
A. FULLY ACCOMPLISHED PAF APPLICATION FORM (MUST BE PROCESSED BY PAF PROCESSING CENTER AND HAVE UNDERGONE THE LIMITED PHYSICAL EXAM)
B. TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS AND DIPLOMA
C. PSA ISSUED BIRTH CERTIFICATE
D. CRIMINOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION RATING FORM PRC
E. PRC ID (MUST BE VALID AND NOT EXPIRED)
F. CERTIFICATION OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES (IF APPLICABLE)
G. CERTIFICATE OF WORK EXPERIENCE RELATED TO CRIMINOLOGY (IF APPLICABLE)
H. SEMINARS/TRAININGS, if any ( MUST BE RELATED TO THE PRACTICE OF CRIMINOLOGY, MUST BEAR THE FULL NAME OF THE OWNER)
I. AWARDS/RECOGNITION, if any (MUST BE RELATED TO THE PRACTICE OF CRIMINOLOGY, MUST BEAR THE FULL NAME OF THE OWNER.
Minimum Requirements for Physical Fitness Test
Please refer to the table below for the requirements to pass the physical fitness test. Category I is for test-takers under 21 years old, II is for 22-26, III is for 27-31 years old, and IV is for 32-34 years old.
EVENT | MALE | ||||
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Category I | Category II | Category III | Category IV | ||
PUSH UP (1 Minute) | 41 reps | 40 reps | 38 reps | 34 reps | |
SIT UP (2 Minutes) | 45 reps | 46 reps | 47 reps | 43 reps |
EVENT | FEMALE | ||||
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Category I | Category II | Category III | Category III | ||
PUSH UP (2 Minutes) | 23 reps | 21 reps | 19 reps | 17 reps | |
SIT UP (2 Minutes) | 32 reps | 33 reps | 34 reps | 31 reps |
For the 3.2km run, there are three categories: I—below 25 years old, II—26-30 years old, and III—31-34 years old.
EVENT | MALE | |||
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Category I | Category II | Category III | ||
3.2 Km Run | 19:23 mins | 20:43 mins | 22:03 mins |
EVENT | FEMALE | |||
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Category I | Category II | Category III | ||
3.2 Km Run | 20:59 mins | 22:19 mins | 23:39 mins |
Do you have what it takes to become an officer or an airman in the Philippine Air Force? Take the first step to achieve your dream.
Good day po. Clarifications lang po sa physical test for women sa pushups po naka luhod po ba or same lang din sa men push ups?
Good Morning po. Pag naka pasa na po sa Afpsat po ano po kaylangan gawin para mag apply sa Air Force?
Malabo po mata ko pero nacocorrect po siya ng salamin pwede parin po ba ako or need ko po mag lasik eye surgery po?
Pwede pa po ba mag apply for PAF officer, Graduating student po ako this upcoming august. Pero if ever po na close na.
Kelan po kaya possible na pwede mag apply for PAF officer? Thank you po sa sasagot.
pwede na po ba mag apply sa pafocs kahit graduating pa lang?