The Pakistan Army has announced its 2026 recruitment drive, offering opportunities for eligible candidates across a range of soldier and junior staff positions.
Available roles include General Duty Soldier, Technical Soldier, Soldier Driver, Military Police, Clerk, Cook and Sanitary Worker. The recruitment also includes the JCO Naib Khateeb position for candidates meeting the specified religious and educational requirements.
Education criteria vary by position, ranging from literacy or Middle School qualifications to Matric, Intermediate and Dars e Nizami with FA or FSc. Age limits generally range from 17.5 to 23 years, with some roles allowing candidates up to 35.
Applicants must meet the educational, age and physical requirements prescribed for their respective positions. Minimum height requirements range from 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 8 inches depending on the role.
General Duty, Technical and Driver positions require a minimum height of 5 feet 6 inches, while Military Police candidates must be at least 5 feet 8 inches tall. Clerks, Cooks and Sanitary Workers have a minimum requirement of 5 feet 3 inches.
Candidates from Balochistan, merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan may qualify for a two inch height relaxation, subject to the applicable conditions.
Recruitment began on September 1, 2026. Online registration for soldier positions will remain open until November 16, while candidates registering through Army Selection and Recruitment Centres or Regimental Centres can apply until November 23.
Online registration is not mandatory for soldier positions. Applicants can alternatively visit their nearest recruitment centre and complete the registration process there.
Naib Khateeb candidates are required to obtain and submit the prescribed form through an Army recruitment centre.
The Pakistan Army has announced its 2026 recruitment drive, offering opportunities for eligible candidates across a range of soldier and junior staff positions.
The Pakistan Army has announced its 2026 recruitment drive, offering opportunities for eligible candidates across a range of soldier and junior staff positions.
Available roles include General Duty Soldier, Technical Soldier, Soldier Driver, Military Police, Clerk, Cook and Sanitary Worker. The recruitment also includes the JCO Naib Khateeb position for candidates meeting the specified religious and educational requirements.
Education criteria vary by position, ranging from literacy or Middle School qualifications to Matric, Intermediate and Dars e Nizami with FA or FSc. Age limits generally range from 17.5 to 23 years, with some roles allowing candidates up to 35.
Applicants must meet the educational, age and physical requirements prescribed for their respective positions. Minimum height requirements range from 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 8 inches depending on the role.
General Duty, Technical and Driver positions require a minimum height of 5 feet 6 inches, while Military Police candidates must be at least 5 feet 8 inches tall. Clerks, Cooks and Sanitary Workers have a minimum requirement of 5 feet 3 inches.
Candidates from Balochistan, merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan may qualify for a two inch height relaxation, subject to the applicable conditions.
Recruitment began on September 1, 2026. Online registration for soldier positions will remain open until November 16, while candidates registering through Army Selection and Recruitment Centres or Regimental Centres can apply until November 23.
Online registration is not mandatory for soldier positions. Applicants can alternatively visit their nearest recruitment centre and complete the registration process there.
Naib Khateeb candidates are required to obtain and submit the prescribed form through an Army recruitment centre.
