Updated 27 October 2026. Two Pak Army registrations are open on joinpakarmy.gov.pk right now: Recruitment as a Soldier (Sipahi) and JCO Naib Khateeb, open till 23 November 2026, and the PMA 159 Long Course, open till 1 November 2026. Below are the trades, eligibility and the online registration steps.
Join Pak Army Registration 2026: Open Courses
| Course | Qualification | Last date |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment as a Soldier / JCO (Naib Khateeb) | Middle to intermediate, by trade | 23 November 2026 |
| PMA 159 Long Course | Intermediate, 60% marks | 1 November 2026 |
Soldier Recruitment 2026: Trades and Eligibility
Male citizens of Pakistan, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, married or unmarried, aged 17.5 to 23 years as on 24 November 2026. All posts are pensionable.
| 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 | 5’6″ (167.5 cm) |
| Sipahi Clerk | Intermediate (C grade) or above | 5’3″ (160 cm) |
| Sipahi Cook | Middle or above | 5’3″ (160 cm) |
| Sanitary Worker | Illiterate to primary; age 17.5–35 | As per notice |
| JCO (Naib Khateeb) | HEC-verified Dars-e-Nizami + minimum FA/FSc; age 20–28 | 5’3″ |
A quota is also reserved for minorities in each trade, as per the trade’s conditions.
Relaxations
- Graduates: up to 1 year in upper age limit.
- Families of shuhada and war-wounded, and driving licence holders: up to 2 years (with preference).
- Domicile of Balochistan and merged districts of KP: up to 3 years; with Gilgit-Baltistan, up to 2 inches in height.
- Balochistan, merged districts of KP and children of shuhada: middle is enough for General Duty, Driver and MP.
How to Register Online at joinpakarmy.gov.pk
- Open joinpakarmy.gov.pk and click Apply Now.
- Choose “Recruitment as a Soldier” or “PMA 159 Long Course”.
- Enter your CNIC/B-Form, mobile number and email, and create your account.
- Fill personal, education and domicile details and submit before the last date.
- Print the form and download the exam slip from the “Exam Slip” link.
- Report to your Army Selection and Recruitment Centre with original documents on the date given.
Check Application Status
Use the “Check Status” option on joinpakarmy.gov.pk with your CNIC to track your application and test date.
What is the last date for Pak Army soldier registration 2026?
23 November 2026.
What is the last date for PMA 159?
1 November 2026. Details: PMA Long Course 159 registration.
Can I apply after matric?
Yes, for General Duty, Driver, Military Police and Technical trades. See Pak Army jobs after matric.
Official source: Join Pakistan Army.
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