The Pakistan Army is recruiting Soldiers in several trades and Junior Commissioned Officers (Naib Khateeb) under its 2026 recruitment drive. Registration started on 1 September 2026. Online registration for soldier posts closes on 16 November 2026, while candidates can still register in person at recruitment centres until 23 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opened | 1 September 2026 |
| Online registration closes (soldier posts) | 16 November 2026 |
| In-person registration closes (AS&RC / Regimental Centres) | 23 November 2026 |
| Age calculated as on | 24 November 2026 |
Posts and Age Limits
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| JCO (Naib Khateeb), civilians | 20 to 28 years |
| JCO (Naib Khateeb), serving army personnel | 22 to 35 years |
| Soldier (General Duty) | 17½ to 23 years |
| Soldier (Technical Trade) | 17½ to 23 years |
| Soldier Driver | 17½ to 23 years |
| Military Police | 17½ to 23 years |
| Clerk | 17½ to 23 years |
| Cook | 17½ to 23 years |
| Sanitary Worker | 17½ to 35 years |
Age relaxation: one year for candidates with graduation or higher, and two years for legal heirs of martyrs or war-wounded soldiers. Candidates claiming any relaxation must bring proof.
Qualification for Naib Khateeb
Candidates for JCO (Naib Khateeb) must have completed Dars-e-Nizami along with FA, FSc or an equivalent qualification. Education and height requirements for each soldier trade are listed in the official advertisement.
Documents Required
- Original educational certificates
- CNIC or Form-B, and father’s CNIC copy
- Domicile certificate
- Passport-size photographs
- State Subject Certificate for AJK candidates
- Proof for any age, education or height relaxation
How to Apply
- Online: register at www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk before 16 November 2026. Online registration is not compulsory.
- In person: visit your nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centre or Regimental Centre until 23 November 2026.
- Take your documents with you and appear in the tests on the date you are given.
Pakistan Army does not charge any fee for registration. Do not pay anyone who promises a job. Prepare for the initial test with our Pakistan GK MCQs and General Science MCQs.