How to Join PAF as a Female Medical Assistant?

This post will help you understand about the Criteria for Airwoman Induction in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

FEMALE MEDICAL ASSISTANT (FMAs)

  • Gender: Only Females are allowed. Males can join through regular airman induction.
  • Marital Status: Unmarried candidates can apply for this post.
  • Age Limit:16 to 22 Years (1 year Relaxation Acceptable)
  • Height:147 cm or more (Greater or equal to 4 feet 10 inch)

Also read please, Girls in PAF: Join PAF as a lady officer

Qualification Required for FMA

Matric with Biology subject securing 60% marks in aggregate and 47% marks (70 or above out of 150) in English. Candidates condoned with a star in only one of the subjects i.e. Urdu, Pak Studies, Islamiat are also eligible.

Rural Area Candidates:
Candidates with Matric Science having 50% marks. Minimum 33% marks in Physics, Maths, Chemistry, and English (50 and above marks out of 150) are eligible for all trades of airmen cadre.

FMA Selection Process

The first step is Online registration at the official website joinpaf.gov.pk, after the Online Registration, One can download the registration slip where the test date and Center with applicable time of the day is mentioned.

Initial Online Computerized Test

Once you register yourself, You will appear on the selected date for the Test exam. The Test pattern is given below and administered to candidates at one time one after another if the Candidate is able to clear the tests one by one. Test detail is given here under as :

  1. Intelligence Test : 40 verbal + 60 non verbal questions
    Time allowed 35 minutes
  2. English Test: 50 questions
    Time allowed 20 minutes
  3. Biology and Physics: 25 questions each (Time allowed 20 minutes for each test)
  4. Personality Test (MCQs): 100 questions
    Time allowed 20 minutes.
  5. Initial Medical
  6. Initial Interview

Online Test Preparation for Female Medical Assistants in PAF

You can prepare for the test of FMA through the following links. Additionally, you must prepare Old and current experiences and some preparation through hard copy books.

Past Papers

You can read past experiences and papers through the below link for good test preparation.

FMA Past Papers

Merit List

There will be a Merit List and Shortlisted Candidates will be called AHQ Board Interview.

  1. AHQ Board Interview
  2. Final Merit list
  3. Blood Tests and other test
  4. Joining as a Female medical assistant in the Air Force.

Training Duration

6 to 9 Months in AMI KHI (Aeromedical Institute Karachi)

Other Information

FMA (Female Medical Assistants) in Pakistan Airforce, are female Nursing staff in PAF Hospitals and Bases. After 9 months of training like other airmen, females are allotted different Trades/Deps where they can excel in their abilities. Some are
(A) Laboratory Assistant
(B) Operation Theatre Assistant
(C) Dental Assistant
(D) General Nursing
(E) Midwifery for Female Medical
(F) Radiographer
(G) Dispenser
(H) Physiotherapist and others

Questions and Queries Related to Female Medical Assistants

What is the basic pay scale of FMA in PAF?

The basic pay scale of FMA is 5. You will reach high scales up to 16 as you complete your service.

Is it a good job?

FMA is a good job who want to become a nurse. If you have an interest in the nursing field. then yes, FMA is for you.

Can One Become a Doctor after Joining FMA?

No, One can not become a Doctor, after Joining PAF as a female medical assistant. The maximum Rank which is achievable is chief warrant officer after serving at least 25 years (16 Scale).

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86 thoughts on “How to Join PAF as a Female Medical Assistant?

  1. Hello sir, I wanna ask a question. Is initial and academic test of FMA conducted together?

  2. asalamualaikum sir BS psychology krny k bad kia hm LCC k lia apply kr skty hain ?

    1. Walekum us Salam, After completion of BS psychology degree, You can apply for Psychologist posts in Army Navy and PAF, whenever announced. You can apply in lady cadet course, When advertisement mention requirement of Psychologists.

    1. Walekum Us Salam, 2024 me FMA ki vacancies May k month me announce hwi hen, Is dafa Airmen k 2 advertisement ayi hen, Regular Aero trades in January and Education Instructor, FMA, Sportsman, PF and DI, announced in the month of May 2024. Please Note that All those people who applied in the month of January are not eligible to apply in May 2024 advertisement.

  3. assalam o alikum sir mane paf ma as a fma ke liye apply krna hai but meri eyesight weak ha or glasses lagi hai kya ma kr sakti ho apply

    1. Yes, Fatima, You can apply for the FMA posts in PAF, although you wear glasses. But remember, it should be not worse than -3.5. (6/6 for both eyes with our without glasses)

  4. Aoa sir
    Sir apsy ak bat pochni thi wo ya ka sir mery future huzband army main hain or many air force main as fma apply kiya hai agr sir meri joining hogati hai to after training meri posting un ky sath hi hua kary gi means jahan un ki posting hui wahen hogay kary gi ya phr meri kahen or hogi posting
    Sir is systwm ky about tgra guide kr den????

    1. As you have been Joined PAF, You will work in the PAF hospitals. You may request government to post out to the City where your husband will be already deployed. This can happen for the specific cities only, Where PAF infrastrucre exists.

  5. Aoa sir
    Sir mera initial interview or initial medical hogaya hai sir ab again final medical hona hai kya or final interview b hoga kya ya ohr just final medical ky bad joining hogi plz sir btaya ga lazmi or sir kb tk again list lagy gi or ya b btaya ga ka FMA ki basic training kohat main hoti hai ya karachi main hi hogi
    Plzzz sir lazmi bta den thora guide kr den ka iska training periiod kitny month ka hota hai?????

    1. Walekum Us salam Aqsa, Here are your answers.
      1. Yes, Joining se Pehly, once again medical hoga, But dont worry, If you have cleared the first medical, 2nd medical exam us se easy hota hay, Only extreme cases / Severe Diseases me reject karty hen, Minor issues consider nai karty.
      2. Yes, Final medical k bad Joining Hogi, Ap Uniform service ka Hissa ban jaatay ho
      3. Training will be held in Karachi, for 6 to 9 Months.
      4. Most important thing is name in the merit list.

      1. Aslamualikum sir : This is me abeer here…! Sir kindly ye bata de… FMA ki seats kab announce hoti hain … ! Aur 2023 me kab hoon gi . Thanks.

  6. Assalam u alaikum
    Sir me BS kr rhi hon mera 4th semester complete ho gya ha, ab agr me as an FMA select ho jaon tw kia me apni degree pori kr skti hon?

    1. Walekum us Salam, Unfortunately, You cannot complete your degree, due to posting issues. It is possible in the case, if you freeze your study and then You are posted to your hometown, Then there might be some possibility, Otherwise it is difficult to continue your studies.

  7. Sir I’m shortlisted for FMA.Now what will be the next procedure? And how many chances of getting selected?

    1. Aoa Sir ma na Female medical Assistant ka lia apply krna ha but verbal and Non-verbal ma thora sa masla arha ha please guide krda kha sa best preparation ho gi plz.

      1. Verbal and Non-verbal aap is website se b kar sakti hen, Books se b aor doosri websites se b. It is recommended that you should prepare yourself through various means for best preparation.

    1. Yes, Awanzadi, there are different methods to prepare for FMA tests. One is through Books. You can buy Super excellent intelligence and academic book by khokhar brothers or You may buy Dogars publisher Book for Airmen. You can review past papers available on social media and this website . Multiple sources will help you to perform better and brighter chances for selection.

    2. A.o.A sir,
      What is the grade of FMA in air force???
      I mean which grade officer is FMa??

  8. Aslm Alkm Meri matric ma 46 per ha bcz of COVID-19 papers ni huy tha or sbko promote kr dia tha , but ma OT technician 1 year ka course kr chuki hu institute sa so can I apply In this force ?

  9. Aoa , sir kia hum
    non commission say commission officer ban saktay hain

  10. Assalamoalikum
    After the academic test, how much time later call for medical or interview for FMA.

        1. walekum us salam, FMA non commission post hay. FMA ka ISSB nai hota. There will initial test, Medical and interview for the selection of FMA in PAF.

  11. Sir kl Mera test hain me mardan me dehat Se taluk rkti hu me ne apply me rural area mention Kiya Kiya me ne ghlt Kiya?
    Mera test hu jaye ga

    1. Apka Test ho jayega.. agar aap Rural area me nai aati, fir b aapka test le lengay.. lekn ye dekh len, kay Apki preparation complete hay, If you are really prepared for the test, then appear… Aaj kafi sari girls 👧 fail hwe, aor Ro Ro k unka Bura Haal tha.. The only reason was No Test Preparation and They appear in the test.

        1. Nai. MATRIC subjects k syllabus se he academic test hota hay… itna tough to nai hota.. if one prepare the MATRIC syllabus, she can easily pass the academic test for FMA.

  12. Assalam o Alaikum sir mara kl test ha kia smart card k token pr ma test da sakti hu mara smart card abhi nadra sa ni mila

      1. Aoa
        Sir i need information that…my one eye has a blurry view but second eye has perfect sight. So i just wanna know will i be rejected in the initial medical?…or is there any relaxation regarding person having perfect view with only one eye? ….
        Kindly respond

  13. SIR, I HAVE ALREADY APPLIED IN DPT, CAN I ALSO APPLY FOR FMA AND HOW CAN I COMPLETE MY DPT (IF I WILL BE SELECTED IN DPT)

    1. DPT kon say Course me?? Army? Navy? If you are meeting the criteria of age limit for the Female medical assistant post, then Yes, you can apply. But I will Advise you to focus on Your DPT career, Which is more prestigious than the Female medical assistant.

    1. Dear Aqsa Riasat, Although there is a temporary halt to new airmen recruitment, However, It might be advertised in January 2023 along with Airmen general recruitment.

        1. AOA Sir mujhe ye confirm krna tha k kia FMA k bad kisi or post me apply kr skte like age brh skte hain ya just isi post pr rhe ge or sir me confused hon bcz online registration smjh se bahir k kese krte hain kindly app guide kr de thora sa

    1. If you join PAF as medical assistant, which mean A Female medical Nurse, then you do following courses. 1. General medical technician 2. Laboratory technician 3. OT technician etc

    2. Sir agar hum ny PAF ma CAE ma apply kiya hi phly or uska b test diya ho or phir jab FMA ki vacancy aye to hum kya us k lya b apply karsakty hain?? I mean aiksath pAF ma do vacancies k lye apply kar sakty??

  14. sir kia hm FMA k bad apni studies jari rkh sakty ha mtlb FSC kesy hoge kia hm MBBS kar sakty hain FMA k bad

    1. Dear Shehroosh, You can Continue your study after getting the Job of FMA… but MBBS nai… coz Apka Transfer ho jaata hay… So You can Enroll yourself for 2 year Program in nearest college /Uni.. Regular study thori tough ho jaati hay Job k saath… Distance learning program is the other option apart from regular study. But I will advise you to please seek complete guidance before Joining the PAF as FMA..

        1. Assalam o alaikum sir myra fma Ka initial test clear ho gya ha ab mjy kB tak call letter ay ga unhony June July tak Ka time Diya ha

          1. Hello Eraj, Kaya ap meri help kren gi bcz ma FMA ka test dena chahti hun ….kaya ap mujy guide kr sakti hyn.

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