✓ Armed Forces Recruitment
Registration: 01 Sept – 23 Nov 2026
Pensionable Government Service
Overview
Pakistan Army invites applications from eligible male citizens of Pakistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) to join as Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO Naib Khateeb) and Soldiers in various categories including Sepoy General Duty (GD), Technical Trade, Military Police, Sepoy Driver, Sepoy Clerk, Cook, and Sanitary Worker. Online registration is open from 01 September to 23 November 2026.
Vacant Cadres, Education & Age Requirements
| Category | Education & Qualification | Age Limit (As on 24 Nov 2026) | Minimum Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO Naib Khateeb) | Dars-e-Nizami from Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized Deeni Madarsa with Dars-e-Nizami certification. Minimum FA/F.Sc or equivalent qualification. Arabic fluency, Qirat, and Hafiz-e-Quran candidates will be given preference. | 20 to 28 Years (2 years upper age relaxation for candidates serving in Army: 22 to 35 years with service 1 to 16 years). | 5 Feet 3 Inches (160 cm) |
| Sepoy General Duty (GD) / Sepoy Driver / Military Police / Technical Trade |
• General Duty / Driver / Military Police: Minimum Matric pass (or higher education). • Concession Areas (Balochistan / KPK merged districts / AJK / GB): Minimum Middle pass. • Children of Army Martyrs / In-Service / Retired: Minimum Middle pass. • Technical Trade: Minimum Matric Science (B Grade), higher qualification preferred. |
17½ to 23 Years |
• GD / Technical: 5 Feet 6 Inches (167.5 cm) • Military Police: 5 Feet 8 Inches (173 cm) |
| Sepoy Clerk / Cook |
• Clerk: Minimum Intermediate (C Grade). Candidates from Balochistan, KPK merged districts, AJK & GB with Matric (D Grade) and computer diploma will be given preference. • Cook: Minimum Middle pass (Primary or higher educated candidates preferred). |
17½ to 23 Years | 5 Feet 3 Inches (160 cm) |
| Sanitary Worker | Literate / Primary / Middle (Higher educated candidates given preference). | 17½ to 35 Years | 5 Feet 3 Inches (160 cm) |
Upper Age & Physical Relaxation Concessions
- Graduates or Higher Education Holders: 1 year upper age relaxation.
- Children of Martyrs / War Invalids: 2 years upper age relaxation and special physical height relaxation. Special preference for LTV driving license holders.
- Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, AJK, and Merged Districts of KPK: 3 years upper age relaxation and height/educational concessions.
- Minority Quota: Special quota reserved for non-Muslim minority candidates as per government policies.
Required Documents for Registration & Selection
- Original educational certificates/degrees along with two sets of attested photocopies.
- 4 x passport size recent photographs.
- Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or Smart Card / Form-B.
- Father's CNIC copy.
- Domicile and State Subject Certificate (for AJK candidates).
- Attested copies of Army discharge book / service certificates for children of serving/retired Army personnel.
Selection Procedure & Registration Process
- Online Registration: Candidates for Sepoy/Soldier cadres can register online at www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk from 01 September to 23 November 2026.
- Direct Registration at AS&RC: Candidates can also visit their nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Center (AS&RC) or Regimental Center along with original documents for registration.
- JCO (Naib Khateeb) Candidates: Obtain prescribed application forms from AS&RCs located at Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Hyderabad, Gilgit, Muzaffarabad, Faisalabad, D.I. Khan, Khuzdar, and Pano Aqil. Submit application forms before 23 November 2026.
- Selection Stages: Shortlisted candidates will undergo physical tests, medical examination, written test, and interview process at AS&RCs.
Official Advertisement Reference — Personnel Administration Directorate, GHQ Rawalpindi
Online Registration Portal & Recruitment Centers
• Official Portal: www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk
• AS&RC Locations: Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Hyderabad, Gilgit, Muzaffarabad, Faisalabad, D.I. Khan, Khuzdar, Pano Aqil.
• Registration Dates: 01st September to 23rd November 2026
• Service Type: Permanent Pensionable Service in Pakistan Army