Overview
Pakistan Army invites applications from eligible Muslim male citizens of Pakistan (including Azad Jammu & Kashmir) for recruitment as Sepoy (General Duty) and Sepoy Clerk in Defence Security Corps (DSC). Candidates are required to report at their respective venue/center according to the district-wise recruitment schedule between 01 November 2026 and 07 January 2027 from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM.
Eligibility & Physical Standards Summary
| Category | Details & Criteria |
|---|---|
| Age Limit |
• General Candidates: 17½ to 23 years (as of 01 April 2027) • Graduate / Higher Qualification Relaxation: 1 Year relaxation • Martyrs / War Injured Next of Kin: 2 Years relaxation • Balochistan & FATA Candidates: 3 Years relaxation |
| Height Requirements |
• Sepoy Clerk: Minimum 5 Feet 3 Inches (160 cm) • Sepoy General Duty (Martyrs/Balochistan/FATA/GB): Minimum 5 Feet 4 Inches (162.5 cm) • Sepoy General Duty (All Other Districts): Minimum 5 Feet 6 Inches (167.5 cm) |
| Educational Qualification |
• Sepoy General Duty: Minimum Matric • Martyrs / Balochistan Quota: Minimum Middle • Sepoy Clerk: Minimum FA / FSc / Intermediate (Computer Science/Keyboarding Skills preferred) |
| Eligibility Scope | Muslim Male Citizens of Pakistan including Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). |
| Registration Fee | Rs. 400/- per candidate |
Required Original Documents & Attested Copies
- Original Educational Certificates / Degrees along with 2 sets of attested photocopies.
- Original CNIC or Smart Form-B along with 2 sets of attested photocopies.
- Original Domicile Certificate along with 2 sets of attested photocopies.
- 04 fresh passport-size photographs with blue background.
- For Next of Kin of Martyrs/War Injured/Serving/Retired Soldiers: Attested Pension Book/Discharge Certificate/NOC and relevant Army relation certificates.
Center-Wise Recruitment Schedule (2026 – 2027)
1. Peshawar Center (01 Nov 2026 to 05 Nov 2026)
Venue: HQ 11 Corps, Peshawar
| Date | District / Area Covered |
|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2026 | Swat, Shangla, Dir Lower, Buner |
| 02 Nov 2026 | Bajaur, Chitral, Malakand, Dir Upper |
| 03 Nov 2026 | Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda |
| 04 Nov 2026 | Peshawar, Nowshera |
| 05 Nov 2026 | Khyber, Mohmand, Orakzai, Kurram, North & South Waziristan |
2. Rawalpindi Center (08 Nov 2026 to 14 Nov 2026)
Venue: Military Ground / Parade Ground Gate No. 2, Rawalpindi
| Date | District / Area Covered |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2026 | Mansehra, Battagram |
| 09 Nov 2026 | Abbottabad, Haripur, Torghar, Kohistan |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Haripur, Attock |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Rawalpindi, Murree |
| 12 Nov 2026 | Chakwal, Jhelum, Islamabad |
| 13 Nov 2026 | All Districts of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) |
| 14 Nov 2026 | All Districts of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) |
3. Lahore Center (20 Nov 2026 to 26 Nov 2026)
Venue: Fortress Stadium, Lahore
| Date | District / Area Covered |
|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2026 | Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab |
| 21 Nov 2026 | Jhang, Chiniot, Kasur |
| 22 Nov 2026 | Lahore, Hafizabad, Gujranwala |
| 23 Nov 2026 | Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Pakpattan, Sahiwal, Okara, Nankana Sahib |
| 25 Nov 2026 | Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Faisalabad |
| 26 Nov 2026 | Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal |
4. Multan Center (01 Dec 2026 to 07 Dec 2026)
Venue: Garrison Sports Complex, Multan
| Date | District / Area Covered |
|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2026 | Multan |
| 02 Dec 2026 | Muzaffargarh |
| 03 Dec 2026 | Rajanpur, Layyah |
| 04 Dec 2026 | Dera Ghazi Khan |
| 05 Dec 2026 | Khanewal, Vehari, Lodhran |
| 06 Dec 2026 | Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar |
| 07 Dec 2026 | Rahim Yar Khan |
5. Sui Center (10 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026)
Venue: FC Lines, Sui
| Date | District / Area Covered |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2026 | Awarān, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Barkhan, Harnai, Chagai, Nushki, Mastung, Jhal Magsi, Qila Saifullah, Qila Abdullah |
| 11 Dec 2026 | Ziarat, Kalat, Khuzdar, Zhob, Ziarat, Killa Saifullah, Pishin, Loralai, Kech, Panjgur, Gwadar, Washuk, Sohbatpur, Nasirabad |
| 12 Dec 2026 | Kachhi, Jaffarabad, Sibi, Quetta |
6. Hyderabad Center (16 Dec 2026 to 19 Dec 2026)
Venue: Sindh Regimental Centre, Hyderabad
| Date | District / Area Covered |
|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2026 | Hyderabad, Badin, Tando Jam, Tando Allahyar, Jamshoro, Matiari, Thatta, Sujawal |
| 17 Dec 2026 | Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad |
| 18 Dec 2026 | Kandhkot, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Larkana, Sukkur |
| 19 Dec 2026 | Khairpur, Naushahro Feroze, Ghotki, Kashmore, Dadu |
7. Karachi Center (22 Dec 2026 to 25 Dec 2026)
Venue: Pakistan Rangers Sindh Training Center / School, Karachi
| Date | District / Area Covered |
|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2026 | Karachi Central, Karachi East |
| 23 Dec 2026 | Karachi South, Lyari, Keamari, Korangi |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Karachi West, Malir, Korangi |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Karachi City |
8. Dera Ismail Khan Center (01 Jan 2027 to 07 Jan 2027)
Venue: Aatif Shaheed Park, DI Khan
| Date | District / Area Covered |
|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2027 | Naushahro Feroze, Garhi Khairo, Larkana, Sukkur, Khairpur, Shikarpur |
| 02 Jan 2027 | Bhakkar |
| 03 Jan 2027 | Tank |
| 04 Jan 2027 | Lakki Marwat |
| 05 Jan 2027 | Karak |
| 06 Jan 2027 | Dera Ismail Khan |
| 07 Jan 2027 | Jhang, Mianwali |
Important Instructions for Candidates
• Reporting Time: 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM at specified venue on designated dates.
• Registration Fee: Rs. 400/- per candidate at registration counter.
• Mobile Phones & Electronics: Strictly prohibited inside recruitment premises.
• Touting Warning: Army recruitment is purely on merit. Beware of fake agents and touts.