Join Pak Army as a Soldier 2026

Basic Eligibility Criteria

Nationality & Job Roles

The Urdu text below the heading “Nationality” translates as follows:

Eligibility:

• Male citizens of Pakistan, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan who are married or unmarried (Note: While the box above says “Unmarried,” the Urdu text mentions both; usually, “unmarried” is the strict requirement for initial entry).

Positions Available:

• Sepoy General Duty (GD)
• Technical Trade Sepoy
• Military Police Sepoy
• Sepoy Driver
• Sepoy Clerk
• Sepoy Nursing Assistant
• Sepoy Cook
• Sanitary Worker

Eligibility Criteria for Recruitment

1. Sepoy (General Duty / Driver / Military Police)

• Education: Matric (10th Grade) or higher.
• Age: 17.5 to 23 years.
• Relaxation: Candidates with graduation or higher degrees get a 1-year upper age limit relaxation.
• Special Cases: Children of Martyrs (Shuhada), those injured in war, and residents of Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, or merged districts of KP get a 2-year relaxation. Residents of merged districts specifically can get up to 3 years relaxation.
• Height: 5′ 6″ (167.5 cm).
• Exception: Children of Martyrs require a minimum height of 5′ 4″.

2. Sepoy Clerk

• Education: Intermediate (12th Grade) or higher with at least a “C” Grade.
• Note: Candidates with a computer diploma or higher education will be preferred.
• Relaxation: For Balochistan, Merged Districts of KP, and Gilgit-Baltistan, a “D” Grade is acceptable.
• Height: 5′ 3″ (160 cm).

3. Sepoy Cook / Sanitary Worker

• Sepoy Cook: Middle school (8th Grade) or higher. Preference is given to those with cooking experience.
• Height: 5′ 3″ (160 cm).
• Sanitary Worker: Literate (Primary school preferred).
• Height: 5′ 3″ (160 cm).
• Age: 17.5 to 35 years.

4. Minority Quota

• The document specifies that a dedicated quota is reserved for minority candidates across these positions.