Join Pak Navy as PN Cadet for Permanent Commission in Term 2026-A

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): $16½-21$ years.
  • Service Candidates (Armed Forces in uniform only) (Married/Unmarried): $17-23$ years.
• Height: 5′−4″ (Minimum).
• Educational Qualification:
  • Must have passed both Matric and F.Sc or O/A Level with at least $60\%$ 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 $65\%$ marks in Part-I can apply (must provide a hope certificate and complete the examination before 15th May 2026).
  • Pre-Medical students may apply, provided they qualify additional mathematics in their F.Sc or A Level studies before 15th March 2026.
  • Candidates of O/A Level are required to submit an IBCC equivalence certificate.

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): $8$ Minutes
  • Push-ups ($15$ Repetitions): $2$ Minutes
  • Sit-ups ($15$ Repetitions): $2$ Minutes
  • Chin-ups ($3$ Repetitions): $2$ 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.
• $50\%$ 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 ($120$ 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

$12$ October to $02$ November $2025$