The Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), Headquarters Ghazi Road, Lahore, has announced a recruitment program for the post of Sipahi / Sepoy (General Duty). Applications are invited from suitable male Pakistani candidates for enlistment in the Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) under the Pakistan Rangers Recruitment Rules 1968 and ESTA Code (Edition-2015).
A total of 964 posts of Sipahi (General Duty), BPS-05, are available and will be filled on a merit and province-wise quota basis. Online registration is done through the official Pakistan Rangers Punjab website. Complete details of the post, eligibility criteria, recruitment centres and the application process are given below.
Pakistan Rangers Punjab Jobs Details
| Organization | Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) |
|---|---|
| Sector | Government of Pakistan (Paramilitary) |
| Headquarters | Ghazi Road, Lahore |
| Post | Sipahi / Sepoy (General Duty) |
| Pay Scale | BPS-05 (plus ration allowance and approved federal allowances) |
| Total Vacancies | 964 |
| Qualification | Middle pass (or higher) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Apply Method | Online at pakistanrangers.punjab.gov.pk |
| Registration Dates | 17 August to 26 August 2026 |
About Pakistan Rangers (Punjab)
The Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) is a paramilitary force responsible for border security and law and order duties in Punjab and other regions. It periodically recruits young men from across Pakistan as Sipahi (General Duty) and other ranks through a transparent, merit-based and quota-based recruitment process.
Province-wise Quota Distribution
| Category | Quota | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Merit | 7.5% | 72 |
| Punjab (including Federal Area Islamabad) | 50% | 482 |
| Sindh (Urban) | 7.6% | 73 |
| Sindh (Rural) | 11.4% | 110 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 11.5% | 111 |
| Balochistan | 6% | 58 |
| KP (newly merged areas / ex-FATA) | 3% | 29 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 1% | 10 |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir | 2% | 19 |
| Total | 100% | 964 |
A 5% quota for women is included as per merit and the prescribed standard.
Eligibility Criteria for Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) Jobs 2026
Sipahi / Sepoy (General Duty)
- Education: Middle pass or higher (candidates with higher qualifications will be preferred).
- Age: 18 to 30 years (as on 28 October 2026). At the final selection stage, the age criterion of 18 to 22 years will apply, subject to government-allowed relaxation.
- Height: 5 ft 6 in or above (full measurement taken at final selection).
- Chest: 33 inches with 1½ inch expansion.
- Weight: 121 pounds (or as per rules).
- Nationality: Pakistani (male).
Required Documents
- All original educational documents and 2 attested photocopies (or school leaving certificate if applicable), attested by the concerned District Education Officer.
- Original CNIC and 2 attested photocopies.
- Original domicile and 2 attested photocopies.
- 4 recent passport-size photographs.
- Government / Semi-Government employees must submit an original NOC from their department at the time of registration; registration is not allowed without an NOC.
Recruitment Centres & Dates
| Region | Recruitment Centre | Dates (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab | Headquarters Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), Lahore | 07 – 23 September |
| Punjab | Pakistan Rangers Academy, Mandi Bahauddin | 07 – 23 September |
| Punjab | Rangers Wing, Rahim Yar Khan | 07 – 23 September |
| Punjab | Rangers Wing Headquarters, Bahawalpur | 07 – 23 September |
| Punjab | Rangers Wing Headquarters, Narowal | 07 – 23 September |
| Punjab | Rangers Cadet College, Chakri (Islamabad) | 07 – 23 September |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Skill Training Centre, Kohat | 07 – 12 September |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Recruitment Office / Rangers Wing HQ, Warsak, Peshawar | 07 – 14 September |
| Sindh | Headquarters, Hyderabad | 07 – 23 September |
| Balochistan | Rangers Wing Headquarters, Quetta | 07 – 12 September |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir | Mujahid Force Centre, Bhimber | 07 – 12 September |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | Rangers Wing Headquarters, Gilgit | 07 – 12 September |
Selection Process
- Physical test (with photography / videography of candidates).
- Written examination.
- Interview / physical measurement for shortlisted candidates as per Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) standards.
- Medical examination, including HIV test, Serum ALT, Serum Creatinine, Blood ESR, Blood CP, HB Electrophoresis, LDH Blood Serum and other prescribed tests.
- Issuance of call letter to successful candidates.
- Training: successful candidates will be sent to the Pakistan Rangers Academy, Mandi Bahauddin, for training.
Pay & Allowances
- Sipahi (General Duty): basic pay as per BPS-05, plus ration allowance and other approved federal government allowances.
- Accommodation, or house rent allowance (30% / 45% of basic pay as applicable), will be provided.
- No TA/DA will be admissible during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
- Register online at the official website https://pakistanrangers.punjab.gov.pk between 17 August and 26 August 2026.
- After registration, report to the relevant recruitment / selection centre with your token from 0800 hours on the scheduled date.
- Bring all original documents and attested photocopies, along with 4 passport-size photographs.
- Appear for the physical measurement, written test and subsequent stages as per the schedule.
Application Deadline
The last date for online registration of Pakistan Rangers Punjab jobs 2026 is 26 August 2026. Late registrations will not be entertained.
Important Note
During the recruitment process, if any person demands money or a bribe, or promises to get you recruited, immediately report it to the numbers given below. Recruitment is purely on merit; submission of fake documents will lead to termination.
Contact Information
- Lieutenant Colonel, Officer Incharge Records, for Director General, Pakistan Rangers (Punjab).
- Phone: 042-99220037-8
- Website: https://pakistanrangers.punjab.gov.pk
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