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ToggleJoin Pakistan Army as Junior Commissioned Officer (Naib Khateeb) and Soldier Recruitment 2025
The Pakistan Army has announced recruitment for Junior Commissioned Officer (Naib Khateeb) and Soldier in multiple trades. This is an excellent opportunity for the patriotic citizens of Pakistan, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan to serve the nation and earn a respected career.
Registration Schedule
Start Date: 1 September 2025
End Date: 23 November 2025
Available Positions
Junior Commissioned Officer (Naib Khateeb)
Soldier (General Duty)
Soldier Technical
Soldier Clerk
Soldier Driver
Soldier Military Police
Sanitary Worker
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Married/Unmarried male citizens of Pakistan, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan.
Age Limit (as of 24 November 2025)
Naib Khateeb: 20 to 28 years (Serving Army personnel: 22 to 35 years with 1–16 years of service)
Soldier (All Trades): 17½ to 23 years
Sanitary Worker: 17½ to 35 years
Relaxation:
1 year for graduates and above
2 years for families of martyrs, war-wounded, and LTV license holders
3 years for candidates from Balochistan, merged districts of KPK, and Gilgit Baltistan
Height Requirements
Naib Khateeb: Minimum 5’3” (160 cm)
Soldier GD / Driver / Technical: Minimum 5’6” (167.5 cm)
Military Police: Minimum 5’8” (173 cm)
Clerk / Sanitary Worker: Minimum 5’3” (160 cm)
Height relaxation of 2 inches for candidates from certain areas (except for Clerk, Military Police, and Sanitary Worker)
Educational Requirements
Naib Khateeb: Dars-e-Nizami from a registered religious institution recognized by HEC, FA/FSc or equivalent, fluency in Arabic, Qirat, and Hifz will be considered an additional qualification.
Soldier GD / Driver / Military Police: Matric or above (Middle for specific quota holders except Military Police)
Soldier Technical: Matric (Science) with at least C grade (Higher qualification preferred)
Clerk: Intermediate (C grade) with computer diploma (D grade acceptable for Balochistan, merged districts, and GB)
Sanitary Worker: Minimum Middle pass (Experience preferred)
Required Documents
Original educational certificates with two attested copies
CNIC or Form-B
Domicile or State Subject (for AJK candidates)
Four passport-size photographs
All relevant documents for candidates claiming age or height relaxation
How to Apply
Online Registration: From 25 August to 16 November 2025
Offline Registration: From 1 September to 23 November 2025 by visiting the nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centre (AS&RC) or Regimental Centre
Selection will include written tests, physical tests, and interviews.
Selection Centres
Gilgit, Peshawar, DI Khan, Muzaffarabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Quetta, Khuzdar, Turbat, Pano Aqil, Hyderabad, Karachi.
