The Pakistan Navy, under the Ministry of Defence, has announced commissioned officer opportunities for the year 2026 through induction as a PN Cadet in the Operations, Supply and Engineering branches for a permanent commission (Term 2027-A). Applications are invited from eligible male citizens of Pakistan.
Registration for the PN Cadet course (Term 2027-A) is open from 13 September to 11 October 2026, with candidates applying online through the official portal, joinpaknavy.gov.pk. The age, height and general eligibility requirements are common to all branches, while the required academic subjects differ between the Operations/Supply group and the Engineering group. Complete details of each post, eligibility criteria and the application process are given below.
Pakistan Navy PN Cadet Jobs Details
| Organization | Pakistan Navy |
| Program | PN Cadet — Operations, Supply & Engineering Branches (Term 2027-A) |
| Commission | Permanent Commission |
| Sector | Government – Armed Forces (under Ministry of Defence) |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Age Limit (as on 15 May 2027) | Civilians (unmarried): 16½ to 21 years; Service candidates: 17 to 23 years |
| Marital Status | Civilians must be unmarried; service candidates may be married or unmarried |
| Minimum Height | 5 feet 4 inches |
| Qualification | Matric and F.Sc / O & A Level with at least 60% marks (subjects vary by branch – see below) |
| Job Type | Permanent – Commissioned Officer |
| Apply Method | Online at joinpaknavy.gov.pk |
| Registration Opens | 13 September 2026 |
| Website | joinpaknavy.gov.pk |
| Last Date | 11 October 2026 |
Available Branches
This recruitment inducts PN Cadets for a permanent commission (Term 2027-A) in the following branch groups. Both tracks share the same age, height and general eligibility; only the required academic subjects differ.
| Sr | Branch Group | Commission | Term |
| 1 | Operations & Supply Branches | Permanent Commission | 2027-A |
| 2 | Engineering Branches | Permanent Commission | 2027-A |
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a male citizen of Pakistan.
- Age (calculated as on 15 May 2027): civilian candidates (unmarried) 16½ to 21 years; service candidates (serving Armed Forces personnel in uniform only, married or unmarried) 17 to 23 years.
- Minimum height: 5 feet 4 inches.
Educational Qualification
The candidate must have passed both Matric and F.Sc, or O/A Level, with at least 60% marks. The required subject combination depends on the branch group applied for.
Operations & Supply Branches
Any one of the following subject combinations:
- Physics, Maths & Chemistry
- Physics, Maths & Computer Science
- Physics, Maths & Statistics
Engineering Branches
Pre-Engineering, with the subjects:
- Physics, Maths & Chemistry
Conditions Applicable to All Branches
- Pre-Medical students may apply provided they qualify additional mathematics in their F.Sc or A-Level studies before 15 March 2027.
- O/A-Level candidates must submit an IBCC equivalence certificate.
- F.Sc appearing candidates with at least 65% marks in Part-1 may apply, subject to providing a Hope Certificate from the head of their college/institute and completing the F.Sc/HSSC (or equivalent) examination before 15 May 2027.
- A candidate who fails to attain 60% marks after providing a Hope Certificate will be disqualified at any stage of the selection process, or discharged during training.
Registration & Selection Centres
- Abbottabad
- Faisalabad
- Gilgit
- Gwadar
- Hyderabad
- Karachi
- Kharian
- Lahore
- Multan
- Muzaffarabad
- Peshawar
- Quetta
- Swat
- Sialkot
- Rawalpindi
- Rahim Yar Khan
- Sukkur
- Shaheed Benazirabad
How to Apply
- Visit the official website joinpaknavy.gov.pk.
- Register online for the PN Cadet course (Term 2027-A), selecting your desired branch group (Operations/Supply or Engineering) and entering your details accurately.
- Ensure your academic subjects match the requirement for the branch group you apply to.
- Prepare the required documents, including an IBCC equivalence certificate (for O/A-Level candidates) or a Hope Certificate (for F.Sc appearing candidates) where applicable.
- For any queries, visit your nearest Pakistan Navy Recruitment & Selection Centre.
Application Deadline
Online registration for the PN Cadet course (Term 2027-A) remains open until 11 October 2026; applications submitted after the deadline will not be entertained.
Contact Information
- Registration Portal: joinpaknavy.gov.pk
- Facebook: Pakistan Navy Recruitment online
- X (Twitter): @pnrectt
- For Queries: Nearest Pakistan Navy Recruitment & Selection Centre (Abbottabad, Faisalabad, Gilgit, Gwadar, Hyderabad, Karachi, Kharian, Lahore, Multan, Muzaffarabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Swat, Sialkot, Rawalpindi, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, Shaheed Benazirabad)
- Advertisement References: PID(I) 2411-D/26 (Operations & Supply) and PID(I) 2431-D/26 (Engineering)
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