The eyesight requirements for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) vary depending on the specific role or position. Generally, candidates must have at least 6/6 distant vision in one eye and 6/9 in the other eye, with or without glasses. However, there may be different requirements for pilots, navigators, and other roles.
Eyesight requirement for GDP
For GD pilots, the Pakistan Air Force has more stringent eyesight requirements to ensure that pilots have the visual acuity and depth perception necessary to fly safely. Pilots must have a distant visual acuity of 6/6 in each eye separately, and they must not be color blind. They may be allowed to wear glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision, but the use of laser eye surgery is not allowed.
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In addition to meeting the visual acuity requirements, candidates for the PAF must also undergo a medical examination to ensure that they are in good health and free from any medical conditions that could affect their ability to perform their duties.
Eyesight requirements for Other than GDP
For candidates seeking to join the PAF, the minimum eyesight requirement is 6/6 distant vision in one eye or both eyes and 6/9 in the other eye, with or without glasses. Candidates who meet this requirement are eligible to apply for various non-pilot roles in the PAF, such as air traffic controllers, ground duty officers, engineers, and other technical positions in Aero trades (Airmen).
Candidates who do not meet the eyesight requirements may be disqualified from the application process or may be restricted to certain roles in the PAF. However, some candidates may be eligible for a waiver if they have a minor visual impairment that can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis and depend on the severity and nature of the visual impairment.
In addition to meeting the eyesight requirements, candidates for the PAF must also undergo a comprehensive medical examination to ensure that they are in good health and free from any medical conditions that could affect their ability to perform their duties. This examination includes tests for cardiovascular health, respiratory function, hearing, and other medical conditions that could impact the candidate’s fitness for service.
Please read this for more details: Medical test and Examination in Armed Forces
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32 thoughts on “What are the Air force eyesight requirements?”
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Plzz sir tell me Air defence eyesight requirement i have weak eyesight.can i join for AD with glasses?
Same Requirements as other Branches.
Aoa sir, i am applying in accounts branch with having a low eyesight. Can i eligible for This Post?
Aoa sir, i am applying in accounts branch with having a low eyesight. Can i eligible for This Post?
Yes, You can apply, but a low eyesight have also some limit. i.e. -3.5
sir which branch in paf have less strictness on eye sight ? or in which branch i can apply with weak eye sight ?
GD Pilot have strict requirements and there is no relaxation there. Other branches have little bit relaxation.
can i apply in GDP if i undergo lasik surgery and my eyesight becomes 6/6
Not sure,
My right eye has 0.75 weak eyesight and left eye is 6/6 am I eligible to apply for gd pilot?
Unfortunately, There is No relaxation for eyesight in case of GDP. Both eyes must have 6/6.
My eye sight is -1.75 am I eligible for it or not
If your eyesight is 6/6 with glasses and meet all other eligibility requirements, Then Yes you can apply for the CAE
asalamoalikum my eyesight is 6/6 with glasses can i apply for gdp
Walekum us salam, No glasses are not allowed for the GDP branch in the PAF. You must have 6/6 eyesight without glasses for the GDP branch.
If i have minor eyesight weakness, that can be corrected with glasses should i apply for gdp?
No, unfortunately You can’t. gd pilot have the strict requirements for the eyesight. Glasses are not allowed.
Hi sir, i am applying in for accounts batch with having a little low eyesight. Can i apply?
Yes, You can apply, But please be sure, that you must have 6/6 eyesight if you are using glasses.
Aoa
Sir I have a query that i am not recommended from previous 148 LC . Now i applied again in 152 LC whether i had to gone through all initial tests including intelligence physical medical and interview or only medical physical then ISSB ?
When can I apply for GD pilot in PAF after FSc? In which month specifically?
The GD Pilot posts are announced twice in a year for male candidates and these are announced occasionally for the female candidates. Generally, the female posts are announced for the GD pilot after a year. You might prepare yourself for the Feb-March 2024 posts.
AOA sir are the requirements for eyesight army aviation the same as PAF FOR GDP?
Yes,
Yes, the army aviation requires the same standards.
I’m having VS-2 Fit what does it mean?
aoa sir my eye sight without glasses is 6/6 both eyes,but i ive a minor axis issue . am i fit or not?
W.salam, For commissioning it will not work, For airmen, it might work.
sir my eyesight is 6/6 without glasses but I’ve a focus issue am I eligible for GDP?
You can apply in other branches of the PAF. GDP requirements are very strict.
Can i apply as a gd pilot if my age is 22years and 2 months