🧍♂️ Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?
Eligibility criteria are the key to any recruitment process. If you meet these conditions, you may go ahead confidently.
✔ Nationality Requirement
Only Male Citizens of Pakistan are eligible to apply.
This means:
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Dual nationality candidates are usually not eligible, unless clearly mentioned otherwise.
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You need to have valid Pakistani documentation (CNIC/B-Form).
Age Limit (As of 15 May 2026)
Age is counted as of 15 May 2026, not based on the application date. This is crucial, so pay extra attention!
🔹 Civilians (Unmarried Only)
- Minimum Age: 16½ years
- Maximum Age: 21 years
👉 Only unmarried civilians can apply under this category.
🔹 Service Candidates (Armed Forces Only)
- Age: Between 17 and 23 years
- Marital Status: Married or Unmarried
👉 This category is only for candidates serving in the Armed Forces in uniform.
💡 Tip: Check your birthdate very carefully before applying — one day may make all the difference!
📏 Height Requirement (Physical Standard)
Such careers are very much dependent on physical fitness, apart from other qualifications. The minimum height is:
- 5 feet 4 inches (5′-4″)
❗ This is the minimum standard. Candidates falling below this height will not be considered.
Why height matters?
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It ensures uniformity
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Helps in physical training
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Supports operational effectiveness
📝 Registration Details – Don’t Miss the Dates!
One of the most important pieces of this process involves registration timing.
🗓 Registration Period
📅 12 October to 02 November 2025
⏰ Late applications will NOT be accepted!
Important Reminder ⚠
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Register as early as possible.
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Avoid a last-minute rush.
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Ensure all information is accurate.
A minor error in the application may disqualify you, so be careful.
🎓 Educational Qualification – Academic Requirements
Here, education is not a formality, but a basic requirement.
✔ Minimum Education Required
Candidates must have passed:
- Matric SSC
- F.Sc OR O/A Level
✔ Minimum Marks
- At least 60% marks
This will ensure candidates possess:
- Strong Academic Foundations
- Logical thinking ability
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
📚 Accepted Subject Combinations
Not all subject combinations are accepted. The following combinations are required:
🔵 Option 1
Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry
🔵 Option 2
Physics, Mathematics & Computer Science
► Type 3
Physics, Mathematics & Statistics
If your subjects match any one of the above combinations, you are eligible academically.
The students should have non-science or Arts backgrounds.
Why These Subjects?
You might be wondering:
“Why only science subjects?”
The answer is simple!
These careers require:
- Technical understanding ⚙️
- Logical reasoning 🧠
- Problem-solving skills 📊
- Analytical thinking 📐
Physics and Mathematics provide the foundation for these skills, whereas Chemistry, Computer Science, or Statistics enhance technical competence.
💬 Common Questions Candidates Ask
Can married civilians apply?
➡️ No, only unmarried civilians are eligible.
Q: Can O/A Level students apply?
O/A Level candidates are eligible, yes, but they must fulfill the equivalency and marks requirements.
59% is acceptable?
No, 60% is required. Even 59.9% is not acceptable.
❓ Can I apply if I turn 21 after May 2026?
Age is determined as of 15 May 2026 only.
