Pakistan Army Jobs 2025: Career Paths, Eligibility & How to Apply

🇵🇰 Pakistan Army Jobs 2025: Career Paths, Eligibility & How to Apply

In 2025, the Pakistan Army continues recruitment across multiple paths, offering roles for both commissioned officers, soldiers, and civilian staff. Whether you’re finishing matric or pursuing postgraduate studies, there’s a role depending on your education, skills, and ambition.

1. Commissioned Officer (PMA Long Course & Short Service/Direct Entry)

PMA 156 Long Course (April–May 2025): Applications were accepted via the official Pakistan Army portal. Candidates with FSc (Pre‑Engineering/Pre‑Medical) or equivalent applied for Officer Cadet positions (Jobz.pk, Reddit).
Short Service Commission & Direct Entry: Available for graduates and professionals—including the Medical Cadet Course (M‑Cadet), IT officers, and doctors—posted around June 2025. Positions include Captain/DSTC entries (Jobz.pk, mycareers.pk).

Selection Pathway:

Initial registration, online or through Selection & Recruitment Centres (AS&RC).
Written test: IQ, general knowledge, math, and Pakistan studies.
ISSB: 5‑day psychological and aptitude evaluation at centers like Kohat, Gujranwala, Quetta, or Malir (Reddit, Reddit, Wikipedia).
Physical & Medical exams.
Merit‑based selection, followed by officer training at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Kakul (Reddit, Wikipedia).

ISSB Insight: Referral forum posts advise that personality, leadership, topical awareness, and confidence matter most. Written academic section is moderate (math at class‑9 level, GK, English, Islamiat) (Reddit, Reddit).

2. Soldier (General Duty & Technical Trades)

Soldier/GD recruitment—typically matric-qualified applicants—was held from May 9 to May 21, 2025, across Pakistan (jobsfind38.com).
Technical trades (EME, signals, electronics) require matric with minimum marks in science/math and sometimes a diploma (jobsy-pk).

Eligibility:

National of Pakistan with valid CNIC and domicile.
Minimum education: Matric (technical trades may require intermediate/diploma).
Age: generally 17–23 years, varying by trade.
Height and BMI standards apply, with variations by position and gender (jobsy-pk, Reddit).

Selection Process:

Registration through AS&RC or online.
Initial test (IQ/academic), physical efficiency test (running, push-ups, etc.), and medical check.
Shortlisting and possible ISSB call for technical or officer streams (Reddit, Reddit).

3. Civilian Staff Recruitment

In 2025, civilian roles were offered under the Pakistan Army’s armed services boards—such as clerks, technicians, drivers, medical staff, and admin support. Various workplaces include cantonment boards, GHQ, EME workshops, Army Medical Corps, and logistic units (mycareers.pk).
Medical Corps M‑Cadet jobs were part of the same recruitment cycles, requiring MBBS or equivalent and offering medical officer positions (Jobz.pk).

Eligibility & Process:

Academic qualifications vary: from middle and matric to graduation and professional degrees.
Age: 18–30 years typically; some relaxations for rural areas or reserved quotas exist (Reddit).
Applications made online or via ASB offices; tests may include typing, technical aptitude, and general knowledge; followed by interviews and medical clearance.

4. Training and Career Prospects

Officer Cadets train at PMA Kakul, undergoing rigorous academic and physical training before commissioning as Second Lieutenants (Reddit, Wikipedia).
Soldiers report to recruit training centers across Pakistan, including regimental depots.
Technical personnel and civilian staff receive on‑job training via workshops and MOUs with technical institutes.

Career advancement comes through:

Periodic promotions (e.g. Lance Naik → Sergeant for soldiers).
Specialist promotions in engineering, logistics, medical, and ICT streams.
Officers may attend Command and Staff College, College of Signals, Military College of Engineering, or Army High Altitude School for advanced training (Wikipedia).

5. Benefits & Lifestyle

Stable employment with government salary scales and pension.
Housing, medical care, and schooling support via Army Welfare institutions.
Travel concessions, risk allowances, family benefits, and subsidized education.
Interaction with international military exercises, exposure to modernization, and advanced training opportunities.

6. Key Advice & Tips

Apply only through official channels (e.g. pakarmy.gov.pk or AS & RC centers).
Prepare early: even though academic entry-level exams are straightforward, ISSB and physical tests can be competitive. Clean vision and health records are crucial—pre‑existing conditions like insulin‑dependent diabetes are disqualifying (Reddit, Reddit).
Stay informed: registered applicants may wait several weeks for ISSB dates. If delayed beyond three months, contact your local selection center (Reddit).
Focus on personality: ISSB evaluates leadership, teamwork, insight into current affairs, and confidence—not just academic skill (Reddit).

✅ Final Summary

Recruitment Stream	Qualification	Age Range	Selection Steps
PMA Long Course (officer)	FSc / Equivalent	~17–22	Written → ISSB → Medical → Training
Short Service / M‑Cadet	Graduate / MBBS	~22–30	Written → Interview → Medical → ISSB
Soldier (GD/Technical)	Matric / Diploma	~17–23	Test → Physical → Medical
Civilian Staff	Middle–Graduate	~18–30 (varies)	Typing/Test → Interview → Medical

Joining the Pakistan Army in 2025 means embarking on a disciplined service with purpose, structure, and growth. Whether you strive to serve as an officer, a technical specialist, or support staff, this institution offers pathways to serve the country, earn a stable livelihood, and develop professionally. Stay vigilant for official job alerts and prepare accordingly for every stage.

If you’d like help preparing for ISSB, written tests, or accessing application forms, feel free to ask!