Join Pak Army as Soldier: Eligibility, Trades and Test Preparation

Pakistan Army regularly recruits young men as soldiers (sipahi) in different trades. All these jobs are pensionable, and recruitment is free and merit-based. Registration is done on the official website joinpakarmy.gov.pk or at Army Selection & Recruitment Centres.

Current registration (October 2026)

The official site shows soldier registration open until 23 November 2026, with these requirements:

Requirement	Detail
Age	17.5 to 23 years (as on 24 November 2026)
Gender	Male
Marital status	Married or unmarried
Minimum height	5 feet 6 inches (167.5 cm)
Weight	As per Body Mass Index
Nationality	Pakistani, including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan

See our job alert for the full details.

Trades offered

• Junior Commissioned Officer (Naib Khateeb)
• Sipahi General Duty
• Sipahi Technical Trade
• Sipahi Military Police
• Sipahi Driver
• Sipahi Clerk
• Sipahi Cook
• Sanitary Worker

Education requirements are different for each trade. Check the eligibility for your trade on the official website.

Selection steps

1. Online registration on joinpakarmy.gov.pk or registration at the recruitment centre
2. Initial tests, including a written (academic/intelligence) test and physical tests
3. Medical examination
4. Final selection on merit

The exact tests and their order are given in your registration slip and by the recruitment centre.

How to prepare for the written test

The written test usually checks basic knowledge at Matric level. Prepare:

• General Knowledge and Pakistan Studies: important days, personalities, geography of Pakistan
• Islamiat: basic beliefs, pillars of Islam, important events
• English and Urdu: basic grammar and vocabulary
• Mathematics: percentages, ratio, average and simple word problems
• Intelligence: series, odd one out, simple reasoning

Practise daily with our Pak Army Soldier MCQs and the Daily Quiz.

Physical fitness

• Start running regularly at least 4-6 weeks before your test.
• Build up push-ups, sit-ups and stamina gradually.
• Eat well and sleep properly before the test day.

Important warning

Recruitment in Pakistan Army is free. Never pay anyone who promises selection. Apply only through the official website or recruitment centres.

Always confirm all details on joinpakarmy.gov.pk before applying.