Pak Army offers a golden opportunity for female candidates to serve the nation as nursing professionals through the Armed Forces Nursing Service (AFNS). This prestigious pathway enables women to become part of the military medical corps and contribute to the healthcare system in army hospitals across the country. 
AFNS not only empowers women to build a respected and rewarding career in military healthcare but also provides them with top-tier training, discipline, and the honor of wearing the uniform. Whether stationed in field hospitals, military medical units, or major army health facilities, AFNS officers play a vital role in saving lives and supporting troops in peace and conflict. This profession combines compassion, courage, and national pride, offering a career that is both emotionally fulfilling and professionally stable.
📝 JOINING CRITERIA
Commission:
Permanent Commission
Age Limit:
AFNS BSc Nursing: 17 to 25 years
Trained Nurse as Lieutenant: 18 to 28 years
Nationality:
Female citizen of Pakistan
Marital Status:
Married/Unmarried
Minimum Height:
5 feet (152.4 cm)
📚 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
AFNS BSc Nursing (Female)
Matric (Science): Minimum 60% marks
FSc (Pre-Medical): Minimum 50% marks
Trained Nurse as Lieutenant (Female)
BSc Nursing (4 Years) OR
4 Years BSN Degree OR
3 Years General Nursing Diploma + 1 Year Midwifery
📌 IMPORTANT NOTES
Note for BSc Nursing Applicants:
Candidates with FSc Part-I (50% minimum marks) and awaiting FSc Part-II results can apply on Hope Certificate.
Final result must be submitted to GHQ Rawalpindi within 5 days of result announcement.
Note for Trained Nurses:
Candidates from all provinces can apply.
Special quotas for Balochistan, Interior Sindh & KPK.
Must be registered with Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC).
Preference to candidates with Post-Basic Specializations (ICU, OT, CCU, etc.) from PNC-recognized institutions.
🚫 INELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
Candidates will be ineligible if they:
Are twice rejected by ISSB.
Are dismissed/removed from government/armed forces service.
Are convicted in a court of law for serious crimes.
Are medically unfit by AMB (Appeal Medical Board).
Have forged/tampered documents.
Are drug positive in CMH/Military hospital testing.
🧠 SELECTION PROCEDURE
1️⃣ Online Registration
📍 Website: www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk
2️⃣ Initial Tests
➡️ Intelligence Test (MCQs)
Verbal: 84 questions – 30 minutes
Non-Verbal: 64 questions – 30 minutes
➡️ Academic Test (MCQs)
BSc Nursing: English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry – 50 questions – 30 minutes
Trained Nurse: Subject-relevant test
3️⃣ Personality Test
150 Questions (English + Urdu)
Duration: 40 minutes
🏥 PRELIMINARY MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Conducted at Army Selection and Recruitment Centers (AS&RCs)
📣 FINAL INTERVIEW & SELECTION
Interviews held at: Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Karachi & Quetta
Conducted by GHQ Selection Board
Final selection based on overall performance
📄 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
🔹 Original and two attested photocopies of educational certificates/degrees
🔹 No Objection Certificate (NOC) for govt employees
🔹 Original and copy of Domicile
🔹 Original and copy of CNIC
🔹 4 x colored photographs (attested front & back)
🔹 Hope Certificate (if applicable)
🔹 Postal Order Rs. 100 in favor of DGPA GHQ Rawalpindi