Soldier (General Duty)
Enlisted (Non-Commissioned)
Age
17½ – 23 years
Education
Matriculation (SSC)
Training
6 Months at Regimental Center
Gender
Male Only
Overview
The standard enlisted entry into the Pakistan Army as a foot soldier across various arms, services, and trades. Soldiers form the backbone of the Army and serve in combat, technical, and administrative roles at regimental centers nationwide.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pakistani citizen (including AJK/GB)
- Must be unmarried
- Age: 17½ to 23 years (relaxations available for graduates, Shuhada children, and Balochistan/FATA/GB candidates)
- Minimum Matriculation (SSC) — higher for specialized trades
- Clerk trade requires Intermediate; Technical trades require Matric with Science or DAE
- Minimum height: 5'6" (167.5 cm) for General Duty (regional relaxations to 5'4" possible)
- Weight proportionate to height (per BMI)
- Physical Fitness: 1.6km run in ~7–8 min, 15 push-ups, 20 sit-ups, 3 chin-ups, 7×7 ft ditch crossing
- No ISSB required — enlisted entry only
Commission & Training
Commissioned As
N/A — Enlisted rank; begins as Private/Sepoy
Training Duration
Approximately 6 months basic recruit training at respective Regimental Centers
Commission Type
Enlisted (Non-Commissioned)
Selection Process
Registration (Walk-In or Online)
Register at joinpakarmy.gov.pk or report to nearest AS&RC during open recruitment.
Document Verification
Educational certificates, domicile, CNIC, and character certificate verification.
Physical Fitness Test
Run, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups, and ditch crossing at the AS&RC.
Medical Examination
Full medical check-up at the AS&RC medical facility.
Intelligence / Written Test
Basic academic test (Urdu, English, Mathematics, General Knowledge).
Final Selection & Regimental Allocation
Merit list compiled; selected soldiers sent to their respective Regimental Centers.
