THE ADMISSION PROCESS

 Admission to the School is made once a year only in class VIII and for flying branch of PAF according to the conditions given below:

  ELIGIBILITY  CRITERIA

 (a)               Age:    The candidate must be over 11 ½ years or under 13 ½ years of age on 1^st January 2009.  No relaxation whatsoever, in the age limit is permitted.

(b)               Qualification:       During selection the candidate should be in class VII / VIII.  The boys studying in 9th and above or 6th and below are not eligible.

(c)               Citizenship:  Must be a male citizen of Pakistan or Azad Kashmir.

  SELECTION  PROCEDURE

             The selection process consists of the following three phases:

             Phase - I          Written Test

            Phase - II         Preliminary Medical / Intelligence / Interview

            Phase - III        Final Medical by PAF’s Central Medical Board (CMB)

 Phase – I  Written Test

             The eligible Candidates are required to appear in the following written tests:

                         Paper                                                              Duration

            (a)        English and Urdu (Simultaneously)                2 Hrs

            (b)       General Science and Maths                            2 Hrs

 (Simultaneously)       

             All the tests are conducted on the same day at the centres opted by the candidates.  For the convenience of both English and Urdu Medium boys, the Mathematics and General Science papers may be attempted either in English or Urdu. The use of a calculator in the Mathematics paper is not permitted. The results of the written test are displayed at the respective PAF Information and Selection Centres about a month after the test.  Only the successful candidates in each phase are informed through mail to appear in the next phase.

            The syllabi for the written test are given at the subsequent pages in the Prospectus.  The test is a competitive examination, therefore, the syllabi given in the Prospectus are meant only for the general guidance of the candidates. While by and large the questions in the subjects concerned are based on the syllabi in vogue in various Textbook Boards in Pakistan, questions may be set in any form in any paper maintaining the basic features of the prescribed syllabi in each subject.

 Phase – II (a)     Preliminary Medical

             The candidates qualifying the written test are called for preliminary medical test.  This test will take place at the PAF Information and Selection Centres observing the basic medical standards for Flying Branch of Pakistan Air Force.  The candidate should be free from deformities of hands, feet, spine and chest e.g. Hallus Valgus (inward rotation of the toe), Flat Feet (feet not having normal curve), Knocking Knees (knees striking with each other while standing erect and running), Overriding of Toes, etc. The visual and hearing systems should be in perfect condition.  Moreover,  the candidate should not be affected by skin and dental diseases.  The Torso Height should fall between the laid down upper and lower limits for the Flying Branch.  There should be no squint, defective vision and colour blindness.

IMPORTANT :     The candidates must have an eye sight 6 X 6 without glasses. The candidates, who wear glasses, should not apply.   Opinion of the PAF Medical Officer conducting the test is final.  No appeal in this regard is admissible.

Phase – II (b)     Interview

             The successful candidates in preliminary medical are given intelligence test and are interviewed by an Interview Board.  The candidate is asked questions about the basic general / subject knowledge.  The Board also determines the personality, character traits, comprehension, expression, emotional stability and confidence of the candidate. The results of the interview will be available at the School Website (www.ppss.edu.pk)

 Phase - III Final Medical (CMB)

             The candidates selected in interview are called for the Final Medical Test at Islamabad, Sargodha and Karachi.  PAF’s Central Medical Board thoroughly examines the candidates according to the requirements of Flying Branch.

 Final Selection

             The candidates who qualify the CMB are included in the merit list for the final selection.  There is no provision of reserved seats or quota of any kind at this institution.  The list of finally selected candidates will be available at the School Website.  The call up letter along with joining instructions will also be sent to them.

         FINAL SELECTION WILL BE MADE STRICTLY IN ORDER OF MERIT. THE RESULTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND NO CORRESPONDENCE SHALL BE ENTERTAINED IN THIS CONNECTION.   NO APPEAL SHALL BE ENTERTAINED AGAINST THE MEDICAL DECISIONS.

 Examination Centres

         The written test / preliminary medical / interview and the Final Medical Test is held at the following centres.  While selecting the written test centre, a candidate should see his convenience to appear for Preliminary Medical / Interview and Final Medical at respective places mentioned in the table given below:

NOTE:            In case, it is not feasible to hold the written test, interview or Final Medical at any of the Centres mentioned above, the candidates of that centre shall be asked to appear at another centre.

Admission Form

             The School Prospectus, which can be obtained from all the PAF Information & Selection Centres and also from PAF Public School, Sargodha, contains an admission form.  The details regarding submission of admission forms are advertised in the leading English and Urdu daily newspapers. Roll number slips are sent to the eligible candidates within a reasonable period after the last date of the receipt of applications. 

 Bond Liability

             The selected students are required to join Pakistan Air Force after having completed their training at PAF Public School, Sargodha. The Parents / Guardians of students would be required to furnish a bond to the effect that their son / ward would serve the Flying / Engineering or any other Branch of Pakistan Air Force.

            offered to students for their outstanding performance in academics.

d ) Air Cdre Inam & Col Ayub Scholarship:

            This scholarship is donated by two old Sargodhians.  The Scholarship is named after the late fathers of the two donors. This Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving sons of NCOs / JCOs based on their Academic performance at the school and parent's income.