🇵🇰 PAKISTAN ARMY JOBS 2026
Expected Upcoming Vacancies
Based on Official Government Recruitment Pattern – Complete Guide for Matric & Intermediate Base Posts
📌 Expected Posts (Based on Previous Recruitment Structure) [citation:2]
| Post Name | Qualification | Expected Age Limit | Physical Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sepoy (General Duty) | Matric with minimum 33% marks | 17½ – 23 Years | Height: 5’6″ | Chest: 31″-33″ |
| Clerk (UDC/LDC) | Intermediate (FA/FSC/ICS) with 50% marks | 17½ – 23 Years | Typing speed: 30 WPM |
| Cook | Middle / Matric | 17½ – 23 Years | Height: 5’4″ | Weight proportional |
| Sanitary Worker | Primary / Middle pass | 17½ – 35 Years | Physically fit for labor work |
| Military Police | Matric with 50% marks | 17½ – 23 Years | Height: 5’7″ | Running: 1.6km in 7 min |
| Driver (MTD) | Matric + LTV/HTV License | 18 – 30 Years | Valid driving license with 2 years experience |
| Naik (Technical) | DAE / ITI in relevant trade | 20 – 28 Years | Trade test mandatory |
| Lance Naik (Tech) | Matric with technical diploma | 18 – 25 Years | As per technical standards |
Age relaxation as per government policy: 3 years for Scheduled Castes/FATA/AJK/GB, 5 years for widows/children of deceased govt servants [citation:2]
📋 Expected Eligibility Criteria [citation:2][citation:4]
Nationality
- Pakistani citizens
- AJK & Gilgit-Baltistan domicile holders
- Dual nationals must surrender foreign nationality upon selection
Education
- Minimum: Primary to Intermediate (post-based)
- Matric with minimum 33% marks for Sepoy [citation:3]
- Intermediate with 50% marks for Clerk
- DAE/ITI for technical posts
Gender & Marital Status
- Male candidates (for soldier posts)
- Female candidates (for Lady Cadet Course & officer posts) [citation:7]
- Unmarried for initial entry [citation:3]
Medical Fitness
- Free from chronic diseases
- Vision: 6/6 without glasses (for combat) [citation:5]
- No color blindness
- Hearing & speech normal
🏃 Expected Physical Standards [citation:3][citation:5]
📅 Expected Registration Period 2026 [citation:2][citation:3]
First Phase 2026
- Registration: February – March 2026
- Online & AS&RC Centers
- Tests: March – April 2026
Second Phase 2026
- Registration: August – September 2026
- Online Registration Open
- Tests: September – October 2026
Registration Deadline: 30-45 days from start date (as per previous patterns)
⚙️ Selection Process (Previous Pattern) [citation:3][citation:4]
Online Registration
www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk
Initial Test
Written & Intelligence
Physical Test
Running, Push-ups, Sit-ups
Medical Exam
Complete physical checkup
Interview
Selection board
Merit List
Final selection
Note: No TA/DA will be paid for test/interview. Original documents must be presented at each stage. [citation:2]
📁 Documents Required [citation:2][citation:6]
All documents must be attested and brought in original at time of interview.
💰 Salary & Benefits (As per Govt Policy) [citation:9]
Soldier Salary: Approx Rs. 40,000 – 60,000/month including allowances [citation:1]
* 10% Adhoc Relief Allowance also applicable as per 2026 budget proposals [citation:8]
📝 How to Apply [citation:3][citation:6]
- Visit official website: www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk [citation:1]
- Click on “Apply Online” for relevant entry (Soldier/Clerk/Technical)
- Fill the registration form with accurate personal and educational details
- Upload scanned documents: CNIC, certificates, photo
- Submit form and download roll number slip
- Also visit nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Centre (AS&RC) for assistance [citation:3]
AS&RC Centers: Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Gilgit, Hyderabad, Multan, Muzaffarabad, Faisalabad, Khuzdar, Pano Aqil, D.I Khan [citation:7]
⚠️ Important Instructions [citation:2]
- Only online applications will be accepted – no manual forms
- Incomplete applications will be rejected immediately
- Original documents must be presented at time of interview
- No TA/DA admissible for test/interview
- Age relaxation as per government policy for disabled persons, widows, and minority groups [citation:2]
- Government employees must apply through proper channel with NOC
- Apply before last date to avoid system rush
www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk