The Pakistan Army has opened registration for Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) posts in its Army Education Corps, with applications accepted from November 1 to December 15, 2026. The recruitment is open to eligible men from Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, including civilians and those already serving in the Army.
Who is eligible?
Married and unmarried men can apply, provided they meet the educational and physical requirements. The age limits differ for civilian applicants and serving Army personnel, while the minimum height applies to both groups.
- Civilian applicants must be aged 20–28 on February 28, 2027.
- Serving Pakistan Army personnel must be aged 20–35 and have between one and 16 years of military service.
- Every applicant must be at least 5 feet 6 inches tall, equivalent to 167.5 centimetres.
Seven subjects qualify for the posts
The minimum academic qualification is a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or an Associate Degree in Science in an eligible subject. Candidates with BS or MS qualifications will receive preference.
Applicants must choose one subject when completing their application. The eligible subjects are:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biology, including Zoology or Botany
- Geography
- Computer Science
- Commerce
Tests, medical examinations and interviews
Selection begins with intelligence and psychological assessments at the relevant Army Selection and Recruitment Centre. Applicants who clear these initial assessments will move on to a written examination.
The written paper will cover English, Urdu, Islamic Studies, General Knowledge, History and the subject chosen by the applicant. Candidates who succeed in that examination will then be called for medical examinations and interviews.
