Job Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Published Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 November 2026 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Department | Pakistan Army |
| Job Title | Naib Khateeb (Junior Commissioned Officer), Sipahi (General Duty, Driver, Technical Trade, Military Police, Cook, Clerk), Sanitary Worker |
| Total Vacancies | As announced in the official advertisement (check official portal) |
| Age Limit | As of 24 November 2026: Naib Khateeb 20-28 years (serving personnel up to 35); Sipahi trades 17.5-23 years; Sanitary Worker 17.5-35 years; relaxations apply (details below) |
| Qualification | Dars-e-Nizami (HEC certified) plus FA/FSc for Naib Khateeb; Matric for Sipahi GD, Driver, MP and Cook; Matric Science (B Grade) for Technical; Intermediate for Clerk; Middle/Primary for Sanitary Worker (details below) |
| Location | All Pakistan, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan; apply at the nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centre (AS&RC) |
| Salary | As per government pay scale for the post (check official advertisement) |
| How to Apply | Sipahi: online at the official Join Pak Army website or at the nearest AS&RC; Naib Khateeb: forms only from AS&RCs |
| Official Website Link | Join Pak Army official website |
Introduction
The Pakistan Army has opened online registration for Sipahi posts and Junior Commissioned Officer (Naib Khateeb) posts for 2026. The registration period runs from 1 September to 23 November 2026.
Eight categories are announced: Junior Commissioned Officer (Naib Khateeb), Sipahi General Duty, Sipahi Driver, Sipahi Technical Trade, Sipahi Military Police, Sipahi Cook, Sipahi Clerk and Sanitary Worker. Citizens of Pakistan, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan can apply. Only male candidates, married or unmarried, are eligible. It is pensionable government service.
The last date to register is 23 November 2026. Read below for the post-wise education, age and height requirements, and the step-by-step application process.
Vacancy Details
The post-wise breakup with education and height requirements is:
- Junior Commissioned Officer (Naib Khateeb) — height 5 feet 3 inches: Dars-e-Nizami, certified by the Higher Education Commission, plus a minimum of FA or FSc. Age 20 to 28 years as of 24 November 2026, extendable to 35 years for serving personnel.
- Sipahi General Duty — height 5 feet 6 inches: Matric or higher. Age 17.5 to 23 years.
- Sipahi Driver — height 5 feet 6 inches: Matric or higher. Age 17.5 to 23 years.
- Sipahi Technical Trade — height 5 feet 6 inches: Matric with Science with B Grade, or higher qualification. Age 17.5 to 23 years.
- Sipahi Military Police — height 5 feet 8 inches: Matric or higher. Age 17.5 to 23 years.
- Sipahi Cook — height 5 feet 3 inches: Matric or higher; Middle pass candidates with cooking experience are also preferred. Age 17.5 to 23 years.
- Sipahi Clerk — height 5 feet 3 inches: Intermediate with C Grade. Candidates from the merged KP districts, Gilgit-Baltistan and Balochistan with D Grade can apply if they have computer knowledge. Age 17.5 to 23 years.
- Sanitary Worker — height 5 feet 3 inches: Uneducated or literate candidates up to Primary pass can apply. Age 17.5 to 35 years.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Citizenship: Citizens of Pakistan, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are eligible.
- Gender and marital status: Male candidates only, married or unmarried.
- Age (as of 24 November 2026): Naib Khateeb 20 to 28 years, up to 35 years for serving personnel; Sipahi trades 17.5 to 23 years; Sanitary Worker 17.5 to 35 years. Relaxations: one year for graduates, two years for the heirs of martyrs and war-injured personnel, three years for candidates from Balochistan and the merged KP districts.
- Education: Dars-e-Nizami (HEC certified) plus FA/FSc for Naib Khateeb; Matric or higher for Sipahi GD, Driver, MP and Cook; Matric Science with B Grade or higher for Technical Trade; Intermediate with C Grade for Clerk (D Grade with computer knowledge for merged KP, Gilgit-Baltistan and Balochistan candidates); Middle pass preferred with cooking experience for Cook; uneducated or literate up to Primary for Sanitary Worker.
- Height: Naib Khateeb 5 feet 3 inches; Sipahi GD, Driver and Technical 5 feet 6 inches; Military Police 5 feet 8 inches; Clerk, Cook and Sanitary Worker 5 feet 3 inches.
- Documents: Original certificates and documents plus two attested sets, CNIC or Form-B, domicile and four passport-size photographs are required at the time of registration and selection.
How to Apply (Step by Step)
Follow these steps to apply:
- Sipahi candidates: register online at the official Join Pak Army website, or visit the nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centre (AS&RC) for registration.
- Naib Khateeb candidates: the application form is available only from Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&RCs); it cannot be submitted online. Check the official website for the list of AS&RCs and visit the one nearest to you.
- Carry your original certificates and documents with two attested sets, your CNIC or Form-B, domicile and four passport-size photographs when you visit the AS&RC or attend the online registration follow-up.
- Complete your registration before the closing date, 23 November 2026.
- Appear for the initial test, medical and interview on the dates given to you at the time of registration.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to register for Join Pak Army Jobs 2026?
A1. The last date to register is 23 November 2026.
Q2. Can female candidates apply?
A2. No. This recruitment is for male candidates only, married or unmarried.
Q3. How do Naib Khateeb candidates apply?
A3. Naib Khateeb candidates must collect the application form only from an Army Selection and Recruitment Centre (AS&RC). Check the official website for the list of centres.
Q4. What is the age limit for Sipahi posts?
A4. 17.5 to 23 years as of 24 November 2026, with relaxations of one year for graduates, two years for the heirs of martyrs and war-injured personnel, and three years for candidates from Balochistan and the merged KP districts.
Q5. What documents are required?
A5. Original certificates and documents with two attested sets, CNIC or Form-B, domicile and four passport-size photographs.
Conclusion
Join Pak Army Jobs 2026 give young men from Pakistan, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan a chance to serve in eight trades, from Naib Khateeb to Sipahi and Sanitary Worker. Register at your nearest AS&RC or online before 23 November 2026, and keep your documents ready.
This post is a rewritten summary for guidance only. ARJ4U is not an official recruitment website. Always verify the details on the official website and your nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centre before applying.
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