The Pakistan Navy has announced Pakistan Navy Jobs 2026 through the Short Service Commission (SSC) Course 2027-A and the M Cadet Scheme 12th Batch, inviting male and female citizens of Pakistan to join as commissioned officers. The SSC Course 2027-A covers 10 branches — Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Supply, Weapon Engineering, Ordnance, Medical, Instructor, Naval Law, Information Technology and Special Branch — while the M Cadet Scheme is for MBBS students in their 4th or 5th year. Online registration is open from 1 to 22 November 2026 through the official Pakistan Navy recruitment website only, and the last date to register is 22 November 2026.
Jobs Details
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pakistan Navy — Recruitment Directorate, Naval Headquarters, Islamabad |
| Courses | Short Service Commission (SSC) Course 2027-A & M Cadet Scheme 12th Batch |
| Advertisement | Daily Express, 1 November 2026 — PID(I)4046-D/26 |
| Branches | Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Supply, Weapon Engineering, Ordnance, Medical, Instructor, Naval Law, Information Technology, Special Branch |
| Registration Dates | 1 November 2026 to 22 November 2026 |
| Application Method | Online only through the official Pakistan Navy recruitment website |
| Age Counted On | 1 July 2027 |
| Selection Centres | Abbottabad, Faisalabad, Gilgit, Gwadar, Hyderabad, Karachi, Kharian, Lahore, Multan, Muzaffarabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Rahim Yar Khan, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sialkot, Swat, Sukkur |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 November 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for Pakistan Navy Jobs
| Branch | Qualification | Maximum Age (on 1 July 2027) | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Branch (Marine, SSG(N)) | HSSC (FSc) / A Level with Physics & Maths (minimum 60%) + 16-year Graduation with minimum 60% marks / 2.5 CGPA from an HEC recognized university | 27 years (up to 24 preferred) | Male |
| Operations Branch (Aviation) | HSSC Pre-Engineering (minimum 65%) + 16-year Graduation with Physics & Mathematics (minimum 60% / 2.5 CGPA); Flying Aptitude Test mandatory | 27 years (up to 24 preferred) | Male |
| Mechanical Engineering Branch (Surface, Submarine) | BE / BS / BSc Mechanical Engineering (16 years) with minimum 60% / 2.5 CGPA | 27 years | Male |
| Supply Branch (Surface) | MBA / BBA (Hons) / M.Com / MSc Economics / B.Com (16 years) with minimum 60% / 2.5 CGPA | 27 years | Male |
| Weapon Engineering Branch (Surface, Aviation, Submarine) | BE Electrical / Electronics (2.5 CGPA / 60%); Aviation stream: BE Avionics / Electrical / Electronics with minimum 3.0 CGPA | 27 years | Male |
| Ordnance Branch | BE Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics / Mechatronics (16 years) with minimum 60% / 2.5 CGPA | 27 years | Male |
| Medical Branch (GDMOs) | MBBS (minimum 2nd Division) recognized by PM&DC, valid registration and one-year house job | 30 years | Male |
| Medical Branch (31 Specialist Categories) | MBBS + FCPS (Pak) or equivalent foreign post-graduate qualification recognized by PM&DC; 2 years’ specialty experience preferred | 40 or 42 years (as per specialty) | Male / Female (as per specialty) |
| Instructor (I) Branch (English, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Physics, Pak Studies, Islamic Studies, Statistics) | MS / MPhil (18 years) with 2.5 CGPA or 1st Division; teaching experience preferred | 31 years | Male |
| Naval Law Branch | LLB / LLM / PhD / Bar at Law with 50% marks; member of the Bar with at least two years’ court practice | 34 years | Male |
| Information Technology Branch | BS (16 years, 2.5 CGPA) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering or Data Science, or MS (18 years); separate slot for BS / MS Artificial Intelligence; NCEAC / PEC accreditation required | 27 years | Male |
| Special Branch (Mechanical Engineering) | BE / BS / MS / PhD in Electrical Engineering; BE / BS / MS in Mechatronics / Mechanical; BE / BS / MS / PhD in Electronics / Avionics — all with 2.5 CGPA / 60% | 27 to 35 years (as per stream) | Male |
| Special Branch (Weapon Engineering) | BE / BS Industrial Electronics, System, Telecom, EE / EL or MS in related control / communication / embedded fields with 2.5 CGPA / 60% | 27 years | Male |
| Special Branch (Pharmacist) | Pharm-D (minimum 2nd Division) from an HEC recognized institution + 2 years’ relevant experience | 28 years | Male / Female |
| Special Branch (Healthcare Support Officer) | BS Nursing (minimum 2nd Division) + 1 year experience as a nurse in a PM&DC registered hospital | 28 years | Male / Female |
| Special Branch (Speech Therapist) | BS Speech & Language Pathology (minimum 2nd Division) + 2 years’ relevant experience | 28 years | Male / Female |
| M Cadet Scheme 12th Batch | Studying in 4th or 5th year of MBBS on 1 July 2027 in Govt Medical Colleges / Special Colleges recognized by PMDC; all previous years / semesters passed with minimum 50% marks in 1st attempt only | 26 years, unmarried | Male / Female |
Available Jobs in Pakistan Navy
Under these Pakistan Navy Jobs 2026, the following branches are open in SSC Course 2027-A:
- Operations Branch — Marine, SSG(N), Aviation — Male
- Mechanical Engineering Branch — Surface, Submarine — Male
- Supply Branch — Surface — Male
- Weapon Engineering Branch — Surface, Aviation, Submarine — Male
- Ordnance Branch — Male
- Medical Branch — GDMOs and 31 specialist categories, including Cardiac Anaesthetist (Adult), General Anaesthetist, Critical Care Medical Specialist / Intensivist, Cardiologist / Interventional Cardiologist, Paeds Cardiologist, Gynecologist, General Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, Neurologist, Pulmonologist, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Gastroenterology, Endocrinologist, Oncologist, Ophthalmologist (Occuplastic / Vitreoretinal), Paediatrician, Pathologist, Child Psychiatrist, Radiologist, Interventional Radiologist, Rehab Medicine, Surgeon (General / Breast / Vascular), Thoracic Surgeon, Peads Surgeon, Neuro Surgeon, Cardiac Surgeon, Paeds Cardiac Surgeon, Urologist, Plastic Surgeon, Burn Specialist and Orthopedic Surgeon — Male / Female (as per specialty)
- Instructor (I) Branch — English, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Physics, Pak Studies, Islamic Studies, Statistics — Male
- Naval Law Branch — Male
- Information Technology Branch — Male
- Special Branch — Mechanical Engineering, Weapon Engineering, Pharmacist, Healthcare Support Officer, Speech Therapist — Male / Female (Pharmacist, Healthcare Support Officer and Speech Therapist only)
- M Cadet Scheme 12th Batch — for 4th and 5th year MBBS students — Male / Female
- Women can apply only for most Medical specialist posts and for Pharmacist, Healthcare Support Officer and Speech Therapist, as marked (M/F) in the advertisement
How to apply for Pakistan Navy Jobs
- Register online only at www.joinpaknavy.gov.pk between 1 and 22 November 2026 — applications sent to Naval Headquarters are not accepted
- On the website, select SSC Course 2027-A or M Cadet Scheme 12th Batch under “Careers in Pakistan Navy”, choose your branch and then your test centre
- Download your registration slip by CNIC and appear for the computer-based test (Intelligence + Academic) on the given date
- Candidates who clear the test will be called for a preliminary medical, Physical Efficiency Test and interview at the recruitment centre
- After clearing these stages, appear before the ISSB (Medical branch candidates take a personality test at the centre instead), then a detailed medical, and finally the PN Selection Board — final selection is made by Naval Headquarters in merit order
- For information and updates, follow the Navy’s official accounts: X @pnrectt and Facebook Pakistan Navy Recruitment Online
- Submit your registration by 22 November 2026 — the portal closes after this date
Qualification and Experience
- Operations Branch: FSc / A Level with Physics & Maths (minimum 60%) plus 16-year graduation with minimum 60% marks / 2.5 CGPA; Aviation stream needs 65% in FSc Pre-Engineering and a Flying Aptitude Test
- Engineering Branches (Mechanical, Weapon, Ordnance): BE with minimum 60% marks / 2.5 CGPA in the relevant field; Weapon Engineering Aviation stream needs 3.0 CGPA in Avionics, Electrical or Electronics
- Supply Branch: MBA, BBA (Hons), M.Com, MSc Economics or B.Com (16 years) with minimum 60% / 2.5 CGPA
- Medical Branch (GDMOs): MBBS with minimum 2nd Division, PM&DC registration and one-year house job
- Medical Branch (Specialists): MBBS plus FCPS (Pak) or an equivalent foreign post-graduate qualification recognized by PM&DC; 2 years’ specialty experience is preferred
- Instructor (I) Branch: MS / MPhil (18 years) with 2.5 CGPA or 1st Division in the relevant subject; teaching experience is preferred
- Naval Law Branch: LLB / LLM / PhD / Bar at Law with 50% marks, member of the Bar with at least two years’ court practice
- Information Technology Branch: BS (16 years) or MS (18 years) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Data Science or Artificial Intelligence, with NCEAC / PEC accreditation
- Special Branch: BE / BS / MS / PhD in the relevant engineering field with 2.5 CGPA / 60%; Pharmacist needs Pharm-D with 2 years’ experience, Healthcare Support Officer needs BS Nursing with 1 year experience, Speech Therapist needs BS Speech & Language Pathology with 2 years’ experience
- M Cadet Scheme: 4th or 5th year MBBS on 1 July 2027 in a Govt Medical College / Special College recognized by PMDC, with all previous years passed with minimum 50% marks in the 1st attempt only
- Initial training is about six months at the Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA), Karachi; M Cadets do basic training at PNA after MBBS and a house job at PNS SHIFA
- Starting ranks: Acting Sub Lieutenant for Operations and Engineering branches, Surgeon Lieutenant for GDMOs, Acting Surgeon Lieutenant Commander for medical specialists, Acting Lieutenant for Instructors, and Surgeon Lieutenant for M Cadets after training
- M Cadet benefits: a monthly stipend of Rs 35,290 during cadetship, reimbursement of MBBS fees for completed years up to Rs 222,996 per year after commissioning, and a minimum 7-year service bond from the completion of basic training
Eligibility Criteria for Pakistan Navy Jobs
- Only citizens of Pakistan can apply; age is counted on 1 July 2027 for both SSC 2027-A and the M Cadet Scheme
- Minimum height is 5 feet 4 inches for male candidates and 5 feet for female candidates; weight is judged by Body Mass Index
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 1 mile (1.6 km) run in 8 minutes 30 seconds, 10 push-ups in 2 minutes, 10 sit-ups in 2 minutes and 2 chin-ups in 2 minutes — failing any one part ends the candidacy
- M Cadet candidates must be unmarried and not older than 26 years on 1 July 2027
- Candidates can apply for only one category in an SSC course
- Candidates permanently declared unfit by an Appeal Medical Board, unfit for Hepatitis B or C, or dismissed from government service are not eligible
- Candidates tested at ISSB within 120 days of a previous attempt, twice screened out by ISSB, or withdrawn from an armed forces academy are not eligible; forged documents bar a candidate from every type of commission
- There is no age relaxation and no height waiver
- Dual nationals must renounce their foreign nationality before joining; government employees need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their department
Pakistan Navy Jobs 2026 Advertisement
The original advertisement above was published in the Daily Express on 1 November 2026 (PID(I)4046-D/26). Register online only at www.joinpaknavy.gov.pk by 22 November 2026. Applications sent to Naval Headquarters are not accepted.
Conclusion
Pakistan Navy Jobs 2026 through SSC Course 2027-A and the M Cadet Scheme 12th Batch is a strong opportunity for graduates, engineers, doctors, lawyers and MBBS students to become commissioned officers in the Pakistan Navy. With 10 SSC branches plus the M Cadet Scheme, male and female candidates (as per branch) can apply online at joinpaknavy.gov.pk. Registration closes on 22 November 2026, so interested candidates should register early, prepare for the computer-based test and the Physical Efficiency Test, and read the official eligibility criteria on the Navy’s website before applying. For more forces jobs, see the Forces Jobs category and our Pakistan Army Junior Commissioned Officer Jobs 2026 post, and for other federal openings see FPSC Jobs 2026 and PPSC Jobs 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date to apply for Pakistan Navy Jobs 2026?
A: The last date for online registration is 22 November 2026. Registration opened on 1 November 2026 and runs only on www.joinpaknavy.gov.pk.
Q: Which courses are announced in Pakistan Navy Jobs 2026?
A: The Short Service Commission (SSC) Course 2027-A, covering 10 branches, and the M Cadet Scheme 12th Batch for MBBS students.
Q: Can women apply for Pakistan Navy SSC Course 2027-A?
A: Yes, in some posts. Women can apply for most Medical specialist posts and for Pharmacist, Healthcare Support Officer and Speech Therapist, as marked (M/F) in the advertisement. Operations, Engineering, Supply, Instructor, Law and IT branches are for male candidates.
Q: What is the age limit for Pakistan Navy SSC Course 2027-A?
A: Age is counted on 1 July 2027. The limit is up to 27 years for Operations, Engineering, Supply, Ordnance and IT branches, up to 30 years for GDMOs, 40 or 42 years for medical specialists (as per specialty), up to 31 years for Instructors and up to 34 years for Naval Law. M Cadet candidates must be up to 26 years old and unmarried.
Q: What is the M Cadet Scheme 12th Batch?
A: It is for male and female students studying in the 4th or 5th year of MBBS on 1 July 2027 in Govt Medical Colleges / Special Colleges recognized by PMDC, with all previous years passed with minimum 50% marks in the 1st attempt only. Selected cadets receive a stipend of Rs 35,290 per month and join as Surgeon Lieutenant after training.
Q: How do I apply for Pakistan Navy Jobs 2026?
A: Register online only at www.joinpaknavy.gov.pk between 1 and 22 November 2026. Select your course and branch, choose a test centre, and download your registration slip by CNIC. Applications sent to Naval Headquarters are not accepted.
Q: What is the selection process for Pakistan Navy SSC?
A: Computer-based test (Intelligence + Academic), preliminary medical, Physical Efficiency Test and interview at the recruitment centre, then ISSB (Medical branch: personality test instead), detailed medical, PN Selection Board, and final selection by Naval Headquarters in merit order.
Q: What is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) standard?
A: 1 mile run in 8 minutes 30 seconds, 10 push-ups in 2 minutes, 10 sit-ups in 2 minutes and 2 chin-ups in 2 minutes. Minimum height is 5 feet 4 inches for men and 5 feet for women.
