The Pakistan Army has announced recruitment for Junior Commissioned Officer (Naib Khateeb) and several Sepoy (soldier) posts for 2026. Registration is open for eligible male citizens of Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
This guide explains the available posts, the age and height limits, the registration dates and the steps to apply. Please read the dates section carefully, because the online deadline for soldier posts is earlier than the in-person deadline.
Quick Answer
According to the Pakistan Army advertisement, registration runs from 1 September 2026 to 23 November 2026. For soldier posts, online registration through the official recruitment website is available until 16 November 2026, while in-person registration at an Army Selection and Recruitment Centre (AS&RC) or Regimental Centre continues until 23 November 2026. Ages are calculated as of 24 November 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Pakistan Army |
| Sector | Government (armed forces) |
| Registration period | 1 September 2026 to 23 November 2026 |
| Online registration for soldier posts | Until 16 November 2026 |
| In-person registration | Until 23 November 2026 |
| Age calculated as of | 24 November 2026 |
| Official website | www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk |
Available Posts
The advertisement lists recruitment for:
- Junior Commissioned Officer (Naib Khateeb)
- Sepoy General Duty
- Sepoy Technical Trade
- Sepoy Military Police
- Sepoy Driver
- Sepoy Clerk
- Sepoy Cook
- Sanitary Worker
The advertisement does not list the number of vacancies, so none are stated here.
Age Limits
Ages are calculated as of 24 November 2026.
| Post | Age limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Commissioned Officer (Naib Khateeb) | 20 to 28 years |
| Sepoy trades (for example General Duty and Clerk) | 17½ to 23 years |
Serving army personnel applying as Naib Khateeb may have a higher age limit, subject to the service conditions in the advertisement. Some trades and groups have special age relaxations, so please read the original advertisement for your post.
Height Requirements
| Post | Minimum height |
|---|---|
| Naib Khateeb, Clerk and Cook | 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) |
| Sepoy General Duty and Technical | 5 feet 6 inches (about 167.5 cm), as printed in the advertisement |
| Sepoy Military Police | 5 feet 8 inches (about 173 cm), as printed in the advertisement |
The advertisement also mentions height relaxations for certain candidates. Please confirm your own category in the original notice.
Educational Qualification
Junior Commissioned Officer (Naib Khateeb)
Candidates need a Dars-e-Nizami qualification from a religious institution certified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), along with FA, FSc or an equivalent qualification.
Sepoy Posts
The educational requirement is different for each trade. Reports of the advertisement mention Matriculation or equivalent for soldier posts and Intermediate for clerks. Technical, driver, cook and sanitary worker posts have their own conditions. Please read the original advertisement for the exact requirement for your post.
Documents to Prepare
The advertisement lists documents for registration. Please prepare:
- Original educational certificates and photocopies
- Passport-size photographs
- Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and a copy
- Domicile certificate, and a state subject certificate for Azad Kashmir candidates
Check the advertisement for the full list before you visit a centre.
How to Apply
For Soldier Posts
- Check eligibility. Confirm your age, height and education against the advertisement.
- Choose a method. Register online at the official Pakistan Army recruitment website by 16 November 2026, or visit your nearest AS&RC or Regimental Centre by 23 November 2026.
- Fill in the form carefully. Enter your CNIC, education and personal details