Join the Pakistan Navy as a PN Cadet for a Permanent Commission in Term 2026-A. Male citizens with F.Sc./A-Level (60% marks in Physics/Maths/Chem or CS) can apply. Selection involves a computer test, PET, and ISSB to become officers in the Operations, Engineering, or Supply branches.
Requirements:
- Citizenship: Male Citizens of Pakistan.
- Age on 15 May 2026:
- Civilians (Unmarried): years.
- Service Candidates (Armed Forces in uniform only) (Married/Unmarried): years.
- Height: (Minimum).
- Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed both Matric and F.Sc or O/A Level with at least marks with any of the following subject combinations:
- Physics, Maths & Chemistry
- Physics, Maths & Computer Science
- Physics, Maths & Statistics
- F.Sc Pre-Engineering Part-II appearing candidates with at least marks in Part-I can apply (must provide a hope certificate and complete the examination before May 2026).
- Pre-Medical students may apply, provided they qualify additional mathematics in their F.Sc or A Level studies before March 2026.
- Candidates of O/A Level are required to submit an IBCC equivalence certificate.
- Must have passed both Matric and F.Sc or O/A Level with at least marks with any of the following subject combinations:
Selection Process Highlights:
- Computer-based Test/e-Testing: Covers Intelligence, Academic subjects (English, Maths/Physics & General Knowledge).
- Preliminary Medical/Interview and Physical Efficiency Test (PET): For shortlisted candidates at respective PNR&SCs.
- PET Standards:
- Running One Mile (1.6 km): Minutes
- Push-ups ( Repetitions): Minutes
- Sit-ups ( Repetitions): Minutes
- Chin-ups ( Repetitions): Minutes
- ISSB: Only shortlisted candidates based on merit will be called for Test/Interviews at ISSB.
- Final Selection: By Naval Headquarters in order of merit.
Benefits:
- Free Medical treatment of self/Family and Parents.
- Family accommodation or house rent allowance and servant facility or allowance after marriage.
- Opportunities for visits/courses/assignments abroad.
- concession for Self/Family on travel by Air/Railways.
- Subsidized education of children in Bahria Colleges/University/various professional institutions.
Reward:
- Upon successful completion, officers will be granted permanent commission and awarded degrees in their respective branches (e.g., BS (Maritime Sciences), BE (Mechanical), BE (Electrical), BS (Supply Chain Management)).
- Opportunities for professional development, including MS and PhD studies abroad (subject to aptitude and academic progress).
Ineligibility (Key Factors):
- Twice rejected/screened out by ISSB.
- Tested within four months ( days) gap of previous appearance in ISSB (except for waiver or appearing in GHQ/NHQ/AHQ boards).
- Permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board (PUF by AMB) or declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B & C.
- Withdrawn/discharged/resigned or purchase of commission from any Armed Forces officers Academy/Training institution.
- Concealment or tempering of academic certificates.
How to Apply?
Online registration at www.joinpaknavy.gov.pk.
Registration Date
October to November