SSC (Short Service Commission)
Short Service Commission
Age
21–42 years (branch-dependent)
Education
16-yr Degree (2.5 CGPA / 60%)
Training
~6 Months Basic Naval Training
Gender
Male & Female (branch-specific)
Overview
A direct-entry commission for qualified graduates and professionals across multiple Navy branches — Operations, Engineering, Medical, Supply, Education, Marines, SSG(N), and more — for a fixed tenure.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pakistani citizen
- Marital status varies by branch (check advertisement)
- Operations/Marines/SSG(N): Up to 24–26 years; Engineering/Supply/Others: 21–28/30 years; Medical Specialists: Up to 42 years
- Minimum 16 years education (BS, BE, MS, MSc, MBBS, etc.) from HEC-recognized institution
- Minimum 2.5 CGPA or 60% marks
- Physical standards per individual branch requirements
Commission & Training
Commissioned As
Sub-Lieutenant (or equivalent)
Training Duration
~6 months basic naval/military training; Medical specialists may have shorter orientation
Commission Type
Short Service Commission
Selection Process
Online Registration
Apply at joinpaknavy.gov.pk during announced period.
Computer-Based Test
Intelligence (verbal/non-verbal) + academic/professional MCQs.
Initial Medical & Interview
Medical exam and personality interview at PNR&SC.
ISSB / Personality Assessment
Most branches require full ISSB; Medical branch may have alternative assessment.
Final Medical Examination
Detailed medical at CMH/PN Hospital.
Final Selection (NHQ)
Naval Headquarters merit list and joining instructions.
