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Pak Army Jobs After Matric: Soldier Trades, Eligibility, Age & Height

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Moin akhtar
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Updated 27 October 2026. With a matric certificate you can join Pakistan Army as a soldier (Sipahi) in General Duty, Driver, Military Police or Technical trades. Officer (commission) entries need at least intermediate. Soldier recruitment is open to male citizens aged roughly 17.5 to 23 years with a minimum height of 5’6″ for most trades. This guide explains every matric-level army job, eligibility, relaxations, the selection process and documents.

Soldier Eligibility at a Glance

Who can apply Male citizens of Pakistan, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, married or unmarried
Age 17.5 – 23 years (exact cut-off date is given in each recruitment notice)
Minimum height 5’6″ (167.5 cm) for most trades; 5’8″ for Military Police
Weight As per Body Mass Index
Where to apply joinpakarmy.gov.pk or Army Selection & Recruitment Centres

Current recruitment: for open dates and the latest registration, see Join Pak Army online registration.

Join Pakistan Army After Matric, Inter, FA, FSc Graduation

Which Army Jobs Can You Get After Matric?

Trade Qualification Minimum height
Sipahi General Duty Matric or above 5’6″ (167.5 cm)
Sipahi Driver Matric or above 5’6″ (167.5 cm)
Sipahi Military Police Matric or above 5’8″ (173 cm)
Sipahi Technical Trade Matric Science (C grade) minimum; higher education preferred 5’6″ (167.5 cm)
Sipahi Cook Middle or above (cooking experience preferred) 5’3″ (160 cm)
Sipahi Clerk Intermediate (C grade) or above – not open on matric 5’3″ (160 cm)

Candidates from Balochistan and the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and children of shuhada, can apply with middle for General Duty, Driver and Military Police trades.

Age and Height Relaxation

  • Graduates or higher: up to 1 year in upper age limit.
  • Families of shuhada and war-wounded, and candidates holding a driving licence: up to 2 years (they also get preference).
  • Domicile of Balochistan and merged districts of KP: up to 3 years.
  • Domicile of Balochistan, merged districts of KP and Gilgit-Baltistan: height relaxation up to 2 inches in all trades.

How to Apply for Pak Army After Matric

  1. Go to joinpakarmy.gov.pk and select “Recruitment as a Soldier”.
  2. Register with your CNIC/B-Form and fill the online form before the last date in the notice.
  3. Print your form and the exam slip from the website (“Exam Slip” option).
  4. Report to your nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centre with original documents on the given date for the initial test.
  5. Pass the written test, physical test, interview and medical to be selected.

Documents Required

  • Original matric certificate/DMC (and higher, if any)
  • CNIC or B-Form
  • Domicile
  • Father’s/guardian’s CNIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Driving licence and shuhada/war-wounded proof, if claiming relaxation

Can Girls Join Pak Army After Matric?

Soldier recruitment is for male candidates only. Women can join the army after intermediate or graduation through Lady Cadet Course, AFNS nursing or the medical and specialist entries when they are advertised.

Other Options After Intermediate

With FA/FSc you can apply for the PMA Long Course as a commissioned officer. Read how to join Pak Army after intermediate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I join Pak Army after matric?

Yes, as a soldier in General Duty, Driver, Military Police or Technical trades. Officer entries need intermediate or higher.

What is the age limit for Pak Army soldier?

17.5 to 23 years on the date set in the recruitment notice, with the relaxations listed above.

What is the minimum height for Pak Army after matric?

5 feet 6 inches for General Duty, Driver and Technical trades; 5 feet 8 inches for Military Police.

Can I join as a clerk after matric?

No. Sipahi Clerk needs intermediate (C grade) or above.

Official source: Join Pakistan Army.

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197 COMMENTS

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  16. salam sir!
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    • sir i am student of bs hons textile and got 48% in matric and in i com i got 47% and now my cgpa is going good 3.25 sir i really wana join after i do my graduation this nov IA . sir please please let me know if i can Please

  49. aslam o alaikum frndz and teachers. mery matic mai 89% marks hn. ab ma fsc k exam deyebhn. fsc 1st year mai 81% marks hn r ma engineering k apply krna chahta hun plz tell me about it

  50. assalam o alikum sir mene matric kya hoa h 74% or civil me diploma kya howa h 68% tu kya sir me army me comission apply kar sakta ho

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  54. sir i have applied for pak army in ISRC rawalpindi but still i dont have any letter for further tets…. i havebeen given the test for last 2 month can u tell me what i do next or whats going on what will happen next i have applied as a doctor for pak army.

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  70. salam sir
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    • Yes you are eligible for applying in the Pakistan Army and registration date is not announced yet so keep in touch with this page in order to stay up to dated..

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  96. Assalam o Allaikum sir… Mera naam Mohsin hai aur main ne matric ka imtihaan 66% se paas kr lia hai …sir mjhe pak Army Aur paf main jane ka bhut showq hai…sir kia main paf main ja skta hun….

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  113. Asalam o alaikum to all.., mere fsc k exams honey waly hein..,,to mein after exams foran he ISSB k liye kese apply kr skta hun..,??

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  130. sir,
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  139. plz kia ap bta sakty hain k gdp k liye apply krny k liye eye sight kitni honi chhaye..
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  140. kia ap mujhy bta sakty hain k gdp k liye apply krny k liye eye sight kitni honi chchaye…
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  144. I am Farooq Ahmed I secured 57 percent marks in Fsc and i want to join pak army plz tell me that how can i join pak army

  145. sir,
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  147. Hi,I am new here.. I wanna join Pak army..can anyone here guide me?? or anyone from Pak army? plzzzz, I need help, someone guide me plz.

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  154. Assalam o Alikum! Sir i have a guestion for you that i had completed my f.sc in 2012 and applied as a commission in PAK ARMY in 2012 on the behalf of hope certificate while the 2nd year result was in pending. Inshort, even i have clear my ISSB but still in waiting and letter is going to expire. What should i do? So anxious about that. Kindly reply me to my mail further required information, i will tell you personally. Thanks

  157. A.a.o
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  159. I want to join PMA Long Course. At the moment I am going to appear in Matric exams after 2 months. Tell me how/when/whom I apply

  163. AHSAN UL MULK frm Chitral i have pass my B.com with 50% markz I want to join pak army
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  164. AHSAN UL MULK frm Chitral i have pass my B.com with 50% markz I want to join pak army.
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  165. AHSAN UL MULK frm Chitral i have pass my B.com with 50% markz I want to join pak army
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