PAF GD Pilot Initial Test exam-day guide
PAF GD Pilot Initial Test · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Original identity document (CNIC, or B-Form/guardian documentation if under 18)
Carry the original plus at least two clear photocopies. The exact accepted document combination for your age and category should be confirmed with the provider before you travel.
Call letter / admit card / registration slip
Print the confirmation you received by SMS, email, or portal. If you received only an SMS, take a printed screenshot. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or whether a digital copy is accepted.
Original academic documents plus attested photocopies
Matric/FS.c or equivalent certificates and result cards, and any provisional result slips. Keep them flat in a plastic folder so edges are not damaged. Confirm the exact document set for your entry with the provider.
Passport-size photographs in the required specification
Carry a small strip of recent photographs with a plain background. The required number and background colour can change between cycles, so confirm with the provider.
Two blue or black ballpoint pens, a pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Bring your own writing material even if you believe it will be provided. Keep everything in a transparent pouch so it can be checked quickly at the security desk.
A simple non-smart wristwatch
Smartwatches and phones are almost never allowed at the desk. A plain analogue or basic digital watch helps you track time inside the hall.
Water bottle and a light snack
Tests and waiting periods can run long. Carry the snack for the waiting area only; whether you may keep water at your desk should be confirmed from the invigilator on the day.
Comfortable clothing and closed footwear
Dress neatly and simply; you may be standing, walking between blocks, or sitting for several hours. Avoid belts and accessories that slow the security check.
Cash for any on-the-spot fee, photographs, or photocopying
Selection centres often have small charges for photocopies, photographs, or medical tests later in the process. Confirm with the provider which payments are made in cash and which are not required at the initial stage.
A small paper note with your contact numbers and travel details
Write down your own number, a parent or guardian's number, and your return transport plan. Phones are usually collected or switched off during the test, so paper is the reliable backup.
Directions and arrival plan for the test venue
Recheck the venue address and reporting time the day before. Aim to be at the gate well before reporting time to absorb security and document-checking queues.
Refreshed fundamentals, not new topics
In the last week, revise only what you already know: mental arithmetic, basic physics concepts, vocabulary, and pattern-based reasoning. Do not start a new topic in the final 48 hours.
Plan the day
Re-read the official instructions line by line and write a short checklist of every document, photo, and item named there. Contact the provider's helpline about anything ambiguous rather than guessing.
Assemble the document folder: originals, photocopies, photographs, and call letter. Photograph the whole set with your phone so you can recreate it if anything is misplaced.
Do one timed practice block of intelligence and reasoning questions and one short revision session on basic physics and numeracy. Then stop adding new material.
Confirm travel: route, departure time, and a buffer for traffic or weather. If you are travelling from another city, confirm your accommodation and keep the booking details with your documents.
Lay out clothing, footwear, and the document folder in one place. Charge nothing that needs charging - instead plan to leave the phone off or handed in.
Check the venue location on a map and set two alarms. Eat a normal meal and go to bed at your usual time; a full night's sleep is worth more than late-night cramming.
Eat a proper breakfast and drink water. Arrive at the venue with time to spare; late entry is usually refused and the provider's cut-off should be confirmed in advance.
Keep your documents in your hand, not in a bag. Follow the security and registration queue, get your attendance marked, and note where the washrooms and waiting area are.
Read the instructions on the first page before the start signal. Answer the questions you are confident about first, keep an eye on the clock, and leave a clear mark for anything you skip so you can return to it.
If you are unsure whether a wrong answer is penalised, ask the invigilator before the paper begins. If no clear answer is available, answer only where you can eliminate at least two options.
Note down what you were told about results, the next stage, and any medical or interview date. Ask where and when the result will be published rather than relying on word of mouth.
Rules to check
Carry your original identity document at all times on the premises. Entry, attendance, and the whole record are tied to it, and you should expect to show it more than once; confirm the accepted document set with the provider if you are under 18 or lack a CNIC.
Mobile phones, smartwatches, earphones, and any other electronic device are normally surrendered or switched off and stored away before you enter the hall. Do not rely on a phone for timekeeping.
Enter only the hall or block you are directed to, sit only at the seat allotted to you, and do not move between sections unless an invigilator escorts you.
Do not talk, signal, share material, or look at another candidate's work once the test has started. Suspected impersonation or unfair means is normally dealt with severely, and the exact penalty should be confirmed with the provider.
Ask the invigilator before the test begins about breaks, leaving the hall, and what to do if you feel unwell. Do not assume you may leave mid-paper; in most settings you cannot.
Follow the instructions on the question paper about marking answers, and use only the pen or pencil specified. Answers marked in the wrong place or in the wrong medium may not be scored.
If the scoring scheme, negative marking, or the subjects covered in your sitting are not clearly stated in your call letter, confirm with the provider in advance - do not assume a scheme from what other candidates say.
Be punctual and courteous with staff and other candidates. Report any problem with your seat, paper, or equipment immediately rather than after the test ends.