AFNS (Army Nursing Service)
Permanent / Short Service Commission
Age
17–25 (BSc) | 18–28 (SSC)
Education
FSc Pre-Medical 50% or Nursing Diploma
Training
4 Yrs BSc / Short SSC Training
Gender
Female Only
Overview
Army Field Nursing Service offers two pathways for women: a 4-year BSc Nursing Permanent Commission for fresh candidates, and a Short Service Commission for qualified registered nurses. Commissioned nurses serve in military hospitals across Pakistan.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pakistani citizen (including AJK/GB)
- BSc Nursing (PC): Unmarried or Widow/Separated/Divorced; Age 17–25
- Trained Nurse (SSC): Married or unmarried; Age 18–28
- BSc entry: Matric (Science) min. 60% + FSc (Pre-Medical) min. 50%
- Trained Nurse entry: Nursing Diploma & Midwifery OR BSc Nursing; PNC-registered
- Hope Certificate accepted for BSc entry if FSc Part-I passed with min. 50%
- Minimum height: 5'0" (152.4 cm)
- Weight proportionate to height (per BMI)
Commission & Training
Commissioned As
Lieutenant (upon completion); 10-year service bond
Training Duration
BSc Nursing: 4 years at Army Nursing Colleges | Trained Nurse SSC: Specialized orientation training
Commission Type
Permanent / Short Service Commission
Selection Process
Online Registration / Walk-In
Apply at joinpakarmy.gov.pk or walk-in at nearest AS&RC during advertisement period.
Written / Intelligence Test
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English + verbal/non-verbal reasoning.
Physical & Medical Examination
Health and physical assessment at AS&RCs.
GHQ Selection Board Interview
Personality and academic interview conducted by a GHQ panel.
Final Merit List (GHQ)
Compiled by GHQ; successful candidates receive nursing college admission or training orders.
