Sailor
Enlisted (Non-Commissioned)
Age
16 – 21 years (per branch)
Education
Matric (60–65%)
Training
17 Weeks at PNS Himalaya
Gender
Male Only
Overview
Enlisted non-officer entry into the Pakistan Navy across Technical, Marine, Naval Police, PT, and other branches. Inducted twice yearly (approximately April and November). Sailors receive professional training at PNS Himalaya, Manora, Karachi.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pakistani citizen
- Must be unmarried (except Naib Khateeb)
- Technical Branch: Matric (Science) min. 65%, Age 16–20, Height min. 5'4"
- Marine Branch: Matric (Science/Arts) min. 60–80%, Age 17–21, Height min. 5'6"
- Naval Police Branch: Matric (Science/Arts) min. 60%, Age 16–20, Height min. 5'7"
- PT Branch: Matric (Science/Arts) min. 60%, Age 16–20
- Weight proportionate to height
- Inducted twice yearly (approximately April and November)
Commission & Training
Commissioned As
N/A — Enlisted rank; begins as Ordinary Seaman/Recruit
Training Duration
17 weeks basic training at PNS Himalaya (Manora, Karachi) + branch-specific technical training (total 4–6 months)
Commission Type
Enlisted (Non-Commissioned)
Selection Process
Online Registration
Apply at joinpaknavy.gov.pk during active recruitment window.
Computerized Entrance Test
Intelligence, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, General Knowledge.
Physical / Medical Examination
Health check and physical assessment at PNR&SC.
Selection Board Interview
Personality and academic aptitude interview.
Final Selection (NHQ)
Naval Headquarters merit list; selected sailors report to PNS Himalaya.
