Recruitment of Soldiers in Pakistan Army
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Registration & Recruitment Period
- Registration and recruitment for soldier positions in the Pakistan Army will be conducted from March 3, 2025, to May 9, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality & Marital Status
- Candidates must be Pakistani citizens, including residents of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
- Both married and unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply.
Educational Qualifications
- General Duty Soldier / Soldier Driver / Military Police Soldier: Minimum Matriculation (10th Grade) or higher.
- For candidates from Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s merged districts, and children of martyrs, the minimum qualification is Middle (8th Grade).
- Nursing Assistant Soldier: Minimum FSc (Pre-Medical).
- Technical Trade Soldier: Minimum Matric with Science or higher.
- Clerk Soldier:
- Minimum Intermediate (FA/FSc) with at least 50% marks.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a computer diploma and higher qualifications.
- Sanitary Worker: Can be illiterate or have basic education.
Age Criteria
- For all candidates: Must be between 17 to 23 years old as of May 10, 2025.
- For candidates with higher education (Intermediate or above): Upper age relaxation of one year.
- For children of martyrs, war-wounded personnel, and candidates with a valid driving license: Upper age relaxation of two years.
- For candidates from Balochistan and merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Upper age relaxation of three years.
Physical Requirements
- Height Requirements:
- General Duty Soldier / Soldier Driver / Clerk: Minimum 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm).
- Military Police Soldier: Minimum 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm).
- Technical Trade Soldier / Nursing Assistant: Minimum 5 feet 4 inches (162 cm).
- Sanitary Worker: Minimum 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm).
- For candidates from Balochistan, merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan, height relaxation is available.
Required Documents
Candidates must bring the following original and attested documents:
- Original Educational Certificates (with attested photocopies).
- Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or B-form (if under 18).
- Domicile Certificate.
- Four passport-size photographs.
- Father’s CNIC copy.
- For candidates from Azad Kashmir: State-issued domicile certificate.
- For candidates eligible for relaxation: Relevant supporting documents.
Recruitment & Selection Process
- Candidates can register online at www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk from February 24, 2025, to May 2, 2025.
- Online registration is not mandatory. Candidates can also visit the nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Center (ASRC) or Regimental Center from March 3, 2025, to May 9, 2025, for in-person registration.
- After registration, candidates will go through multiple selection stages, including written, physical, and medical tests.
For more details on recruitment, training benefits, and service perks, visit the nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Center (ASRC) or check our website www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk.