PAF GD Pilot Initial Test Cheat Sheet

Official Rules + Selection

Not published of exam
162 Notice Source Hierarchy Test Mechanics Documents Selection Pipeline

Intelligence Preparation

Not published of exam
General Reasoning Sequences Relationships Spatial Patterns No Published Sub-blueprint

English

Not published of exam
HSSC Refresher Vocabulary Grammar Clauses Comprehension

Physics

Not published of exam
HSSC Refresher Mechanics Waves Optics Electricity Modern Physics

Quick Facts

Reference intake 162 GD(P) Course
Initial order Intelligence, then Academic
Academic subjects English and Physics
Delivery e-Testing at PAF I&SC
Question count Not officially published
Time limits Not officially published
Pass marks Not officially published
Negative marking Not officially published
Domain weights Not officially published
Registration joinpaf.gov.pk only
Reporting Registration slip controls
Initial test Not the FAT
Notice scope 162 intake only
162 registration July 22-August 3, 2026
162 eligibility Cycle-specific
Final selection Air Headquarters merit

Published Initial Order RU

Intelligence -> English + Physics
Counts unpublished Times unpublished Cut score unpublished

Initial Test vs FAT RU

Initial test

Early screening stage
Intelligence then Academic
English and Physics

FAT

Later GD(P)-only stage
Flying aptitude focus
Separate instructions
Never merge the two stages

Source-of-Truth Check RU

Rule appears on current notice → Apply to named intake ( Do not generalize forever )
Rule appears on slip → Follow the slip ( Candidate-specific instruction )
Rule appears on test screen → Follow the interface ( Current sitting controls )
Only coaching sites agree → Treat as unverified ( Repetition is not authority )
Old notice conflicts → Use current notice ( Intakes can change )
No official mechanic exists → Mark not published ( Never invent precision )
Still uncertain → Ask assigned PAF I&SC ( Use official contact )

162 Notice Snapshot RU

Course 162 General Duty Pilot
Notice scope Applies to 162 intake
Registration window July 22-August 3, 2026
Age 16-22 on April 15, 2027
Nationality Pakistani male or female
Marital status Unmarried
Minimum height 163 cm
Vision 6/6 each eye, no glasses
Minimum aggregate 65% in listed qualification
Training period Four years
Critical caveat Future notice may change

Authority Order RU

Notice -> Slip -> Screen
Notice: intake Slip: candidate Screen: sitting

Initial Test vs ISSB RU

Initial test

Early PAF screening
At assigned I&SC
Intelligence then Academic

ISSB

Only after shortlisting
Four-day official process
Three assessment dimensions
ISSB is a later selection stage

Selection Stage Check RU

Preparing initial screen → Intelligence, English, Physics ( 162 notice )
Initial tests qualify → Follow medical/interview direction ( Centre instructions control )
Physical test approaches → Read current standard ( Sex and intake specific )
Shortlisted for ISSB → Use ISSB call instructions ( Separate assessment )
FAT is scheduled → Use FAT instructions ( GD(P)-only later stage )
Math test is mentioned → Check FAT/background note ( Not current initial Academic )
All stages finish → Await AHQ merit ( No stage guarantees selection )

Published Test Boundaries RU

First named test Intelligence Test
Next named test Academic Test
GD(P) Academic English and Physics
Delivery wording Through e-Testing
Stable item count Not published
Stable duration Not published
Stable cut score Not published
Negative marking Not published
Section weights Not published
Navigation rules Read current interface
Reporting time Read registration slip
Conflict rule Official instruction wins

Official vs Third Party RU

Official

Current notice
Registration slip
On-screen instructions

Third party

Useful practice only
May recycle old rules
Cannot set official threshold
Official current instruction controls

162 Test-Day Documents RU

Report Slip date and time
Primary document Registration slip
Candidate identity NADRA Smart Card
Parent identity Father and mother Smart Cards
Academic documents Original certificates and DMCs
Photographs Four passport-size photos
Document copies One attested set
Exact requirement Current slip controls
Safe registration Use official portal

162 Selection Pipeline RU

Stage 1 Online registration
Stage 2 Intelligence then Academic e-Tests
Stage 3 Initial medical and interview
Stage 4 Initial physical test
Shortlisting Precedes ISSB call
ISSB Four-day three-dimensional assessment
ISSB dimensions Psychologist, GTO, Deputy President
ISSB outcome Recommendation, not final selection
Final medical CMB Lahore
GD(P)-only later stage Flying Aptitude Test
162 FAT centres Rawalpindi and Karachi I&SCs
FAT math note Pre-Engg/ICS/DAE GDP candidates
Final decision Air Headquarters merit
One-stage success Does not guarantee selection

Rotation vs Reflection IN

Rotation

Turns around point
Orientation turns
No mirror reversal

Reflection

Flips across line
Handedness reverses
Mirror distance preserved
Turn vs flip

Reasoning Method IN

Sequence appears → Check differences ( Then ratios )
Pattern alternates → Split odd/even terms ( Solve two sequences )
Analogy appears → Name the relationship ( Preserve direction )
Several statements appear → Write constraints ( Use only given facts )
Shape changes → Track one feature ( Rotation or reflection )
Two options remain → Test exact rule ( Avoid surface similarity )
Timer pressure rises → Follow interface strategy ( Navigation may differ )

General Reasoning Toolkit IN

Official detail No published sub-blueprint
Analogy Match exact relationship
Classification Find shared defining rule
Odd one out Identify broken rule
Number series Test differences and ratios
Alternating series Split odd and even positions
Coding Apply one consistent mapping
Directions Track heading after each turn
Ordering Write constraints before solving
Matrix pattern Compare rows and columns
Rotation Track one asymmetric feature
Reflection Reverse across mirror line

Reasoning Checks IN

Series first pass Check constant difference
Series second pass Check constant ratio
Mixed operation Test repeating cycle
Analogy direction Order must stay identical
Syllogism Use only stated premises
Necessary conclusion Must hold, not may
Spatial orientation Fix a reference feature
Mirror image Left-right swaps horizontally
Paper rotation Features rotate together
Time pressure Current interface controls
Guessing rule Verify scoring instruction

Phrase vs Clause EN

Phrase

Word group
No full subject-predicate
Acts as one unit

Clause

Has subject-predicate
Independent or dependent
May express full thought
No predicate pair vs pair

English Item Method EN

Sentence has blank → Read whole sentence ( Meaning before grammar )
Verb options differ → Find true subject ( Then time and aspect )
Pronouns differ → Find antecedent ( Check number and clarity )
Vocabulary is tested → Predict contextual meaning ( Then inspect choices )
Passage question appears → Locate textual evidence ( Do not import knowledge )
Inference is requested → Choose necessary conclusion ( Not merely possible )
Option uses absolutes → Demand absolute evidence ( Always and never )

HSSC English Grammar EN

Official PAF detail No English sub-blueprint
Study baseline HSSC English outcomes
Subject-verb agreement Match true subject number
Pronoun agreement Match clear antecedent
Article a/an Use initial sound
Article the Use specific reference
Tense Match time and aspect
Gerund Verb form acting noun
Participle Verb form acting adjective
Infinitive To plus base verb
Independent clause Complete thought
Dependent clause Cannot stand alone
Modifier Place beside target
Parallel structure Match grammatical forms

Vocabulary + Reading EN

Context clue Use surrounding meaning
Synonym Closest contextual meaning
Antonym Contextual opposite
Main idea Whole passage focus
Supporting detail Direct textual evidence
Inference Necessary evidence-based conclusion
Reference word Trace exact antecedent
Author purpose Inform, explain, persuade, entertain
Tone Attitude shown by language
Contrast signals However, although, despite
Cause signals Because, therefore, consequently
Extreme option Needs equally strong evidence

Sentence Structure EN

Phrase No complete subject-predicate
Clause Contains subject and predicate
Simple sentence One independent clause
Compound sentence Two independent clauses
Complex sentence Independent plus dependent clause
Compound-complex Two independent plus dependent
Active voice Subject performs action
Passive voice Subject receives action
Direct speech Exact quoted words
Indirect speech Reported meaning
Comma splice Independent clauses joined by comma
Fragment Incomplete sentence

SUVAT Symbols PH

s u v a t
s: displacement u: initial velocity v: final velocity a: acceleration t: time

Scalar vs Vector PH

Scalar

Magnitude only
Mass, time, speed
Ordinary algebra

Vector

Magnitude plus direction
Force, velocity, displacement
Resolve into components
Amount vs directed amount

Physics Numeric Method PH

Problem begins → List known quantities ( Include SI units )
Unknown is clear → Select governing equation ( Before substituting )
Vector is involved → Choose axes and signs ( Resolve components )
Units differ → Convert before calculation ( Keep dimensions consistent )
Formula contains squares → Check proportional direction ( Inverse-square traps )
Arithmetic finishes → Check unit and magnitude ( Reject impossible result )
Question asks concept → State governing principle ( Do not overcalculate )

Measurements + Vectors PH

Official PAF detail No Physics sub-blueprint
Study baseline HSSC Physics outcomes
Accuracy Closeness to accepted value
Precision Repeatability of measurements
Scalar Magnitude only
Vector Magnitude and direction
Vector components Ax=Acosθ; Ay=Asinθ
Component angle Measured from x-axis
Dot product AB cos theta
Cross magnitude AB sin theta
Newton kg m s^-2
Joule N m
Watt J s^-1
Pascal N m^-2

Wave Triangle PH

v = f lambda
v: wave speed f: frequency lambda: wavelength

Accuracy vs Precision PH

Accuracy

Near accepted value
Affected by systematic error
Truth-centered

Precision

Repeated values agree
Affected by random spread
Repeatability-centered
Correctness vs consistency

Mechanics Formulas PH

Velocity v = displacement / time
Acceleration a = change-v / time
First motion equation v = u + at
Second motion equation s = ut + 0.5at^2
Third motion equation v^2 = u^2 + 2as
Newton second law F = ma
Momentum p = mv
Impulse J = change-p
Work W = Fs cos theta
Power P = W/t
Kinetic energy KE = 0.5mv^2
Gravitational potential PE = mgh
Torque tau = rF sin theta
Centripetal force F = mv^2/r
Angular relation v = r omega

Circuit Core PH

V = IR | P = VI
V: volts I: amperes R: ohms P: watts

Speed vs Velocity PH

Speed

Scalar
Distance over time
Never directional

Velocity

Vector
Displacement over time
Direction required
Distance rate vs displacement rate

Fluids + Thermal Physics PH

Density rho = mass / volume
Pressure P = force / area
Gauge pressure depth P = rho gh
Buoyant force Weight of displaced fluid
Continuity A1v1 = A2v2
Bernoulli P+½ρv²+ρgh = constant
Bernoulli conditions Steady, incompressible, nonviscous flow
Thermal energy Q = mc delta-T
Latent heat Q = mL
Ideal gas PV = nRT
Efficiency Useful output / input
Absolute zero 0 K
Kelvin conversion K = Celsius + 273.15

Mass vs Weight PH

Mass

Amount of matter
Measured in kilograms
Location-independent

Weight

Gravitational force
W = mg
Measured in newtons
Matter vs gravitational force

Oscillations, Waves + Optics PH

Frequency-period f = 1/T
Wave speed v = f lambda
SHM acceleration a = -omega^2 x
Spring period T = 2pi sqrt(m/k)
Pendulum period T = 2pi sqrt(L/g)
Pendulum condition Small oscillation angle
Refractive index n = c/v
Snell law n1 sin-theta1 = n2 sin-theta2
Lens equation 1/f = 1/do + 1/di
Magnification m = -di/do
Double-slit spacing y = lambda L/d
Total internal reflection Dense-to-rare, above critical angle
Resonance Driving frequency matches natural frequency

Series vs Parallel PH

Series

Same current
Voltages divide
Resistances add

Parallel

Same voltage
Currents divide
Reciprocals add
Current same vs voltage same

Electricity + Circuits PH

Coulomb force F = kq1q2/r^2
Electric field E = F/q
Potential V = W/q
Capacitance C = Q/V
Capacitor energy U = 0.5CV^2
Current I = Q/t
Ohm law V = IR
Resistance R = rho L/A
Electric power P = VI
Resistor series R values add
Resistor parallel Reciprocals add
Kirchhoff junction Current in equals out
Kirchhoff loop Voltage changes sum zero

Field vs Potential PH

Electric field

Force per charge
Vector
Unit N/C

Potential

Work per charge
Scalar
Unit J/C
Force map vs energy map

Magnetism + Modern Physics PH

Charge magnetic force F = qvB sin theta
Wire magnetic force F = BIL sin theta
Magnetic flux Phi = BA cos theta
Faraday law emf = -N change-Phi/time
Transformer ratio Vs/Vp = Ns/Np
AC rms voltage Vrms = Vpeak/sqrt2
Photon energy E = hf
Light relation c = f lambda
Photoelectric maximum KE Kmax = hf - phi
de Broglie lambda = h/p
Mass-energy E = mc^2
Half-life Quantity halves each half-life
Decay constant lambda = 0.693/T-half

Common Traps

Frozen coaching pattern

PAF publishes no stable counts ≠ Current instructions control

Invented pass percentage

No official universal cutoff ≠ Do not repeat coaching claims

Assumed negative marking

Scoring rule is unpublished ≠ Read the current interface

Old intake eligibility

Dates and criteria can change ≠ Use the current notice

Math as initial section

162 lists English and Physics ≠ Some backgrounds face later FAT math

Initial equals FAT

They are separate stages ≠ FAT occurs later

Passing means selection

Many later stages remain ≠ AHQ selects by merit

Analogy topic match

Match relationship, not theme ≠ Preserve pair direction

Possible inference

Inference must follow evidence ≠ Possible is not necessary

Ignoring vector direction

Signs affect components ≠ Draw axes first

Using grams in SI

Convert mass to kilograms ≠ Check every final unit

Inverse-square missed

Doubling distance quarters effect ≠ Read exponents carefully

Series-parallel reversal

Series shares current ≠ Parallel shares voltage

Last Minute

1. Use the current PAF notice
2. Carry the current registration slip
3. Report at the slip time
4. Bring every named original document
5. 162 order: Intelligence then Academic
6. 162 Academic: English and Physics
7. Question counts are not published
8. Time limits are not published
9. Cut scores are not published
10. Verify the on-screen scoring rule
11. Do not confuse initial with FAT
12. Treat reasoning lists as practice
13. Read every English sentence fully
14. Find textual evidence for inference
15. Convert Physics values to SI
16. Resolve vectors before calculating
17. Write the governing equation first
18. Track signs and squared terms
19. Check answer dimensions
20. Check magnitude for plausibility
21. Follow centre staff directions
22. Remember advancement is not selection

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