FOR CITIZENS OF PAKISTAN IN FOLLOWING BRANCHES
SELECTION CRITERIA
S.No Branch/ Gender Induction Standards
Specialization
1. Operations Male Academic Qualifications:
HSSC (FSc)/ A Level/ Equivalent with Physics &
Marines Maths (Min 60% marks).
SSG(N) Graduation (16 years of education or above) with
at least 60% marks / CGPA 2.5 from an HEC
recognized University/ Institution.
Age: Upto 26 Yrs, however candidates having
age upto 24 yrs may be preferred.
Rank: Ag S/Lt
Academic Qualifications:
Aviation Male HSSC (FSc)/ A Level/ Equivalent (Pre-
Engineering) with Min 60% aggregate marks.
Graduation (16 years of education or above) with
at least 60% marks / CGPA 2.5 from an HEC
recognized university/ institution.
Conditions for Fixed /Rotary Wing Pilots
Preference be given to candidates with Aviation
background and/ or completed basic flying
training from any reputed institute.
Conduct of Flying Aptitude Test is mandatory pre-
requisite for SSC induction in Aviation.
If after initial selection, selected officers drop out
from basic flying conversion training, they are to
be released from Service and not to be employed
on General Service billets.
Age: Upto 26 Yrs, however candidates having
age upto 24 yrs may be preferred
Rank: Ag S/Lt
2. Mechanical Academic Qualifications:
Engineering BE/ BS/ BSc (Mechanical Engg) with CGPA 2.5/
60% marks or above.
Surface Male
Age: 21 – 28 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Male Academic Qualifications:
Aviation
BE (Aerospace/ Mechanical/ Manufacturing
Process) with CGPA 2.5 or above, Preferably, 02
years work experience at Engineering/ Industrial
setup.
Age: 21 – 28 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Academic Qualifications:
Male BE (Mechanical) with minimum CGPA 2.5 or 60
Submarine % Marks
Age: 21 – 28 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
3. Logistics Academic Qualifications:
Male MBA/ BBA (Hons)/ M Com/ MSc Economics/ B
Surface Com (Min 16 Yrs education) with CGPA 2.5 or
60% marks.
Age: Upto 26 Yrs, however candidates having
age upto 24 Yrs may be preferred.
Rank: As per Policy
4. Weapon Engineering Academic Qualifications:
BE/ BS/ BSc (Electrical/ Electronic Engg) with
Surface CGPA 2.5 or above.
Male
Age: 21 – 28 Yrs
Rank: Ag S/Lt
Aviation
Academic Qualifications:
Male BE (Avionics/ Electrical/ Electronics) with CGPA
2.5 or above. Preferably, 02 years work
experience at Engineering/ Industrial setup.
Age: 21 – 28 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Submarine Academic Qualifications:
Male BE (Electrical/ Electronics) with CGPA 2.5 or 60%
Marks
Age: 21 – 28 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
5. Ordnance Male Academic Qualifications:
BE/ BS/ BSc (Electrical/ Mechanical/ Electronics/
Mechatronics Engg) with minimum CGPA 2.5 or
above.
Age: 21 – 28 Yrs
Rank: Ag S/Lt
6. Medical Academic Qualifications:
GDMOs Male MBBS with minimum second division or
equivalent qualification recognized by Pakistan
Medical & Dental Council PM&DC. The
candidates must have registration of PM&DC and
completed one year house job in PM&DC
recognized hospitals.
Age: Upto 30 Yrs
Rank: Surg Lt
7. Cardiac Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Anesthesia Female MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty.
Preferably with 02 years of experience in Cardiac
Anesthesia
Age: 42 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
8. General Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Anesthesia Female MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty.
Age: 40 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
9. Intensivist Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Female MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience as
Intensivist.
Age: 42 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
10. Cardiologist Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Female MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty.
Age: 40 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
11. General Male Academic Qualifications:
Medicine MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty.
Preferably with 02 years of experience as Medical
Specialist
Age: 40 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
12. Endocrinology Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Female MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty.
Preferably with 02 years of experience as
Endocrinologist
Age: 42 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
13. Oncology Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Female MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty.
Preferably with 02 years of experience as
Oncologist
Age: 42 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
14. Critical Care Male Academic Qualifications:
Medicine MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience as Critical
Care Medicine Specialist
Age: 42 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
15. Emergency Male Academic Qualifications:
Medicine as ER MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Specialist
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience as
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Age: 42 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
16. Nephrology Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Female MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years
experience as Nephrologists
Age: 42 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
17. Gastroenterology Male Academic Qualifications:
MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years
experience as Gastroenterologist
Age: 42 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
18. Ophthalmology Male Academic Qualifications:
MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience as
Ophthalmologist
Age: 40 Yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
19. Paediatrics Male Academic Qualifications:
MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years’ experience as
Paediatrician.
Age: 40 Yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
20. Neonatology Male Academic Qualifications:
MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience as
Neonatologist
Age: 42 Yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
21. Pediatric Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Cardiology Female MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience as Paeds
Cardiologist
Age: 40 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
22. Pathology Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Female MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience in
respective specialty.
Age: 40 Yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
23. Psychiatry Male Academic Qualifications:
MBBS, FCPS/ FRCS/ American Board
(Psychiatry)
Preferably with 02 years of experience as
Psychiatrist
Age: 40 Yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
24. Radiology Male Academic Qualifications:
MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience as
Radiologist
Age: 40 Yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
25. Rehab Medicine Male Academic Qualifications:
MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience as Rehab
Medical Specialist
Age: 40 Yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
26. General Surgery Male Academic Qualifications:
MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience as
General Surgeon
Age: 40 Yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
27. Thoracic Male Academic Qualifications:
Surgery MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience as
Thoracic Surgeon
Age: 42 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
28. Cardiac Surgery Male Academic Qualifications:
MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience as Cardiac
Surgeon
Age: 42 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
29. Plastic Surgery Male Academic Qualifications:
MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years of experience as Plastic
Surgeon
Age: 42 yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
30. Orthopaedic Male Academic Qualifications:
Surgery MBBS recognized by PM&DC.
Higher post qualification i.e FCPS (Pak) or
equivalent Foreign qualification recognized by
PM&DC in respective specialty
Preferably with 02 years ofexperience as
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Age: 42Yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
31. Orthodontics Male Academic Qualifications:
BDS & FCPS in Orthodontics recognized by
(PM&DC/ PMC)
Preferably with 02 years of experience as
Orthodontics Specialist
Age: 40 Yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
32. Periodontics Male Academic Qualifications:
BDS & FCPS in Periodontics recognized by
(PM&DC/ PMC)
Preferably with 02 years of experience as
Periodontics Specialist
Age: 40 Yrs
Rank: Ag Surg Lt Cdr
33. Education Academic Qualifications:
MS/ M Phil English (18 Yrs of Education) with 2.5
English Male CGPA or 1stDiv.
Preferably having teaching Experience.
No 3rd Division in academic career.
Age: 23 – 31 yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Mathematics Male Academic Qualifications:
MS/ M Phil Mathematics (18 Yrs of Education)
with 2.5 CGPA or 1stDiv.
Preferably having teaching Experience.
No 3rd Division in academic career.
Age: 23 – 31 yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Managements Male Academic Qualifications:
Sciences MS/ M Phil Managements Sciences (18 Yrs of
st
Education) with 2.5 CGPA or 1 Div.
Preferably having teaching Experience.
No 3rd Division in academic career.
Age: 23 – 31 yrs
Rank: As per Policy
34. Naval Law Male Academic Qualifications:
LLB/ LLM/ PhD/ Bar at Law (Member of the Bar
having at least two years practice in courts)
with 50% marks or Equivalent
Age: 25 – 40 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
35. Special Male Academic Qualifications:
BS Computer Science/ BS or BE Software Engg/
Information BS Info Tech/ BS Cyber Security/ BS or BE
Technology Computer Engineering/ BS Artificial Intelligence
(Minimum 16 yrs education with CGPA 2.7/ 65%
marks).
OR
MS Computer Science/ MS Info Tech/ MS
Software Engg/ MS Computer Engineering/ MS
Cyber Security/ MS Information Security/ MS
Artificial Intelligence (Minimum 18 yrs education
with bachelors in any of the disciplines given in
BS category. 2.7 CGPA/ 65 % marks.
Experience in Software Development/ Data
Center/ Cyber Security & Network design
Administration, Software Quality Assurance,
Graphic Designing, Database Administration,
Android Application Developer be preferred.
Age: 22 – 27 yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Female B.S/B.Sc/B.E/MS (Software Engineering, IT/ CS/
CE) with good programming skills in C, C++,C
Sharp, VB, Java, expertise in iOS-based
application development.
Minimum CGPA 3.0 or 1stDiv from any HEC
recognized university.
Minimum 3 years of experience
Age: Upto 32 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Male Academic Qualifications:
BE/BS/ MS (Computer Science with minimum
CGPA 3.0 from any HEC recognized university.
02 years of experience
Age: 23 – 30 yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Male Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor in IT/WE/ Telecom required to perform
Data Link Operator (DLO) duties on Unmanned
Aerial System (UAS)
Science with minimum CGPA 3.0 from any HEC
recognized university.
02 years of experience
Age: 20– 26 yrs
Rank: As per Policy
36. Education Male Academic Qualifications:
B.Sc/ M.Sc (Mathematics/ Statistics) (having
studied number theory and crypto related
subjects with minimum CGPA 3.0.
Minimum 3 years of experience
Age: Upto 32 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Female BE/ BS in Geomatics/Survey Engineering/
Geoinformatics
OR
BE Civil Engg with MS in RS & GIS / Geomatics/
Survey
Engg/ Geoinformatics
OR
M Phil/ MS in RS&GIS/ GIS/ Geomatics/
Geoinformatics/ Space Science
Matric Science with Min 65% Marks. FSc (Pre
Engg/ Pre Med/ Computer Science) with min 65%
aggregate and not less than 60% marks in any of
Science subjects and English.
Medical Requirement: Candidate must not be
colour blind
For BE/BS candidates:
Min 2.75/ 4.00 CGPA in BE/ BS 16 years
equivalent degree.
Age: 28 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
For M Phil/ MS in RS&GIS/ GIS/ Geomatics/
Geo-informatics/ Space Science: Min 3.25/4.00
CGPA in MS/ MPhil / 18 years equiv degree. Min
2 years of experience in relevant field.
Min 2 years field experience in land surveying or
RS&GIS/ mapping. Past experience in use of
defence & security applications of RS&GIS and
land surveying Preferred.
Age: Upto 32 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
For M.Sc stream candidates only:
M.Sc in Geography, GIS, Geodesy, Geomatics,
or Geoinformatics. B.Sc with Science Subjects
(Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Computer Science,
Stats, Biology, Geography, GIS, Geomatics,
Geoinformatics, or related subjects) with min 65%
aggregate.
Age: Upto 32 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Female DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) with minimum
Second Division or Equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of experience.
Age: Upto 28 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Female BS (Occupational Therapy) with minimum
Second Division or Equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of experience.
Age: Upto 28 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Male Academic Qualifications:
BE/BS (Bio Medical Engg)
Minimum Second Division or Equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of experience.
Age: Upto 28 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Male Academic Qualifications:
BE/BS (Prosthetics & Orthotic Sciences)
Minimum Second Division or Equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of experience.
Age: Upto 28 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
Male Academic Qualifications:
Special (Data Scientist)
MS/ Masters in Data Sciences/ Software
Engineering
1st Division or 3.0/4.0 CGPA form HEC
recognized University/ Institute.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience.
Special (Data Engineer)
MS/ Masters in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Software
Engineering
1st Division or 3.0/4.0 CGPA form HEC
recognized University/ Institute.
Minimum 1-2 years of experience.
Age: Upto 27 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy Policy
Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Female
PhD (Nuclear Studies)
Studies/Peace & Conflict Studies Science
Subjects Studies all through), Physics,
Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science
Minimum CGPA 2.5 (not less than 60% marks
throughout academic career.
Minimum 2 years of experience
PhD (Defence & Strategic Studies/Peace &
Conflict Studies)
Liberal Arts/ Social Sciences
Minimum CGPA 2.5 (not less than 60% marks
throughout academic career.
Minimum 2 years of experience
PhD (International Relations)
Liberal Arts/ Social Sciences
Minimum CGPA 2.5 (not less than 60% marks
throughout academic career.
Minimum 2 years of experience
Age: Upto 40 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
37. Psychologists Male Academic Qualifications:
BS(Psychology) (16 Yrs education) with minimum
CGPA 3.0 or higher qualification.
Preference be given to candidates having higher
qualification/ psychometrics expertise.
Age: Upto 27 Yrs
Rank: As per Policy
38. Public Relations Male/ Academic Qualifications:
(PR) Female Masters Degree in Defence & Diplomatic studies
-M Phil (IR) with Min 1st Div/ 3.0 CGPA
Experience:
Minimum 8 yrs experience of:
-Media Analysis
Digital Media Handling
Age: 30-38 Years
Rank: As per Policy
Male/ Academic Qualifications:
Female Masters Degree in any of following disciplines
with Min 1st Div/ 3.0 CGPA:
Film & Video Production
Mass Communication
Media Sciences
Experience:
Minimum 15 yrs experience of:
Video Production (Documentaries/
Dramas/ TVCs/ Songs)
Content Development (Script/ Screenplay
Writing)
Outdoor shoot, Direction/ Production
planning
Age: 35-45 Years
Rank: As per Policy
Candidates may register themselves by visiting Pakistan Navy website
(http://www.joinpaknavy.gov.pk).
Note: Applications sent directly to Recruitment Directorate at Naval Headquarters will not
be entertained.
Male/Female citizens of Pakistan.
Entrance test date will be intimated by respective PNR&SC through website.
Computer based test/ e-testing will be conducted in following subjects:
Intelligence Test
Academic Test
Age on 01 July 2024
Height: Male 5’4’’ (Minimum), Female: 5’.
Preliminary Medical, PET and interview: Application forms will be issued to
those candidates (Male and Female) who qualify the entrance test, preliminary medical,
PET and interview conducted at respective PNR&SC.
The candidates have to undergo Physical Efficiency Test (PET) as per following
criteria:
Test Requirement Time
Running One Mile (1.6 km) 8:30 Minutes
Push-ups 10 Repetitions 02 Minutes
Sit-ups 10 Repetitions 02 Minutes
Chin-ups 02 Repetitions 02 Minutes
Only shortlisted candidates as per merit will be called for Test/ interviews at ISSB
except Medical Branch candidates.
Medical Examination of ISSB / personality recommended candidates will be
carried out at authorized CMH/PNS SHIFA Hospital.
Personality test (PAT) for Medical branch candidates will be conducted at
respective PNR&SC.
Interview by PN Selection Board.
Final selection will be done by Naval Headquarters in order of merit.
Note:
The candidates are advised to get ear waxed & teeth cleaned by a specialist doctor
prior reporting for medical examination.
Medical Branch Specialist will be stationed a Karachi/Islamabad (except one
tenure outside). Evening practice and teaching at PN hospital as per policy.
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.
Additional 40% allowance on basic pay for SSG(N) and Aviation aircrews and extra
Ration for SSG(N) personnel.
Following are ineligible:
Rejected by ISSB/GHQ/NHQ/AHQ selection Board.
Twice rejected by ISSB for Post Grad Entry.
Twice rejected by ISSB for Intermediate/ Graduate (PMA/ Graduate/
Equivalent) and once rejected by ISSB or GHQ/ NHQ/ AHQ based selection
boards.
Once rejected by ISSB for intermediate/ Graduate (PMA/ Graduate/
Equivalent) and twice rejected by ISSB or GHQ/ NHQ/ AHQ based selection
boards.
Twice screened out by ISSB.
Tested within four months (120 days) gap of previous appearance in ISSB except
waiver granted by the Competent Authority. However, bar of 120 days will not be
applicable to candidates appearing in GHQ/ NHQ/ AHQ selection boards.
Dismissed/ Removed/ Debarred from Govt Services including Armed Forces.
Convicted in a Court of Law for any heinous offense (to be ascertained by the
competent military authority).
Permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal/ Medical Board (PUF by AMB).
Declared medically Unfit due to Hepatitis B & C (AMB cannot be requested).
Withdrawn from any bonded Armed Forces college/ institution on disciplinary
grounds. Withdrawn/ discharges/ resigned or purchase of commission from any Armed
Forces Officers Academy/ Training Institution on any ground.
Tampering of academic certificates/ forgery/ concealment to get undue advantage
will make an applicant permanently ineligible for all types of commission in Armed
Forces.
*Note : Married Female candidates are to provide an undertaking stating that
“She will not be in family way” at the time of joining and during training time.
