Armed Forces Nursing Service Course (BSc Nursing)

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Pakistan Army has opened registration for its Armed Forces Nursing Service (AFNS) BSc Nursing Course 2026, a fully residential commissioning program open exclusively to female candidates. Selected candidates will undergo four years of BSc Nursing training at some of the country's premier military medical institutions — including AFPGMI Rawalpindi, CMH Lahore, CMH Kharian, CMH Multan, CMH Bahawalpur, CMH Quetta, and PNS Shifa Karachi — before being commissioned into the Armed Forces Nursing Service. It's a career path that combines professional nursing training with the structure, benefits, and long-term stability of a commissioned role within Pakistan's military healthcare system — an appealing option for young women interested in both healthcare and a disciplined institutional career.

To be eligible, candidates must have passed Matriculation with Science subjects, scoring at least 60% marks, along with FSc Pre-Medical with a minimum of 50% marks. Those still awaiting their FSc Part-II result can apply using a Hope Certificate issued by their college principal, provided they submit the attested certificate and marksheet to the PA Directorate (PA-3C) at GHQ Rawalpindi within five days of the official result announcement. Candidates who completed O-Level or A-Level qualifications instead will need an IBCC equivalence certificate with the appropriate grade conversion. Beyond academics, applicants must be unmarried, widowed, separated, or divorced without dependents, meet a minimum height of 5 feet, and maintain a weight appropriate for their Body Mass Index. The age bracket for this course is 17 to 25 years, and it is open to Pakistani citizens as well as domicile holders from Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Interested candidates can register online through the official Join Pakistan Army portal before the closing date of 13 August 2026. The selection process includes a written MCQ-based test followed by an interview before the GHQ Selection Board, conducted at centers including Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. Those selected will commit to a minimum of ten years of service with Pakistan Army following the completion of their BSc Nursing degree — a significant commitment, but one that comes with structured training, a recognized qualification, and a stable long-term career. Given the physical, academic, and medical eligibility conditions involved, prospective candidates are encouraged to begin gathering their documents — academic certificates, domicile proof, and medical records — well ahead of the deadline, and to visit joinpakarmy.gov.pk directly for the most current registration dates and instructions before finalizing their application, since some exact scheduling details are confirmed only on the official portal itself.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Army

Place of posting

Training: AFPGMI Rawalpindi, CMH Lahore, CMH Kharian, CMH Multan, CMH Bahawalpur, CMH Quetta, PNS Shifa Karachi (4-year BSc Nursing programme)

Domicile

All Pakistan

Age (Male)

17–25 years

Age (Female)

17–25 years

Age note

Post is female-only (Armed Forces Nursing Service). Age 17-25 years. Exact "as on" reference date for age is not printed on the source page at time of check (site shows a blank date field) — verify current cut-off date on joinpakarmy.gov.pk before applying.

Fee note

Registration & examination fee payable via bank deposit at any NBP branch to NBP GHQ Branch, IBAN PK46NBPA0330004256466227, titled 'Registration and Examination Fee Personnel Administration Directorate'. Exact fee amount not printed on site at time of check.

Last date

13 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Matric with Science, minimum 60% marks; FSc (Pre-Medical) minimum 50% marks (Hope Certificate from college Principal accepted for candidates awaiting Part-II result, subject to submitting attested FSc Part-II certificate/marksheet to PA Directorate (PA-3C) GHQ Rawalpindi within 5 days of result announcement); candidates with O-Level/A-Level must submit an IBCC equivalence certificate with mark conversion. Minimum height 5 feet (152.4 cm); weight as per Body Mass Index. Marital status: Unmarried/Widow/Separated/Divorced without encumbrances. Citizens of Pakistan and domicile holders of Azad Kashmir/Gilgit-Baltistan eligible.

Test / Selection Process

MCQs

How to Apply

Post details and eligibility are shown above — tap "Apply Online" below to go directly to Join Pak Army's Armed Forces Nursing Service (AFNS) course page (joinpakarmy.gov.pk/course?com_type=afns_comission). Steps:

1. Register online only (no walk-in registration); registration for this cycle is open till 13 Aug 2026, including Saturdays and Sundays.
2. After registering, a computerized roll-no/exam slip is generated within 5-7 working days — check the website for it; once issued, the test date/time cannot be changed.
3. Deposit the registration & examination fee at any NBP branch into the GHQ Branch account (IBAN PK46NBPA0330004256466227, title "Registration and Examination Fee Personnel Administration Directorate") — the exact fee amount is not printed on the site.
4. Report on your assigned date to the nominated Army Selection & Recruitment Centre (AS&RC) for the Preliminary Test — MCQs covering English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry — followed immediately by a preliminary medical test; basic computer literacy is required as both are computer-based.
5. Successful candidates receive a GHQ Selection Board interview call-up letter for Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Karachi, Peshawar, or Quetta; final selection is made at GHQ on overall performance.
6. Bring 2 attested photocopies each of your Matric certificate (plus IBCC equivalence certificate if O/A-Levels), CNIC/Form-B, and FSc Part-I (Pre-Medical) marks certificate + Hope Certificate (or FSc Part-II DMC if already cleared), plus attested passport photos pasted on the form.
7. Selected candidates undergo 4 years of BSc Nursing training at AFPGMI Rawalpindi and various CMHs/PNS Shifa Karachi, and must sign a bond to serve the Army for a minimum of 10 years, starting after the BSN degree is completed. No TA/DA is admissible for tests. Overseas Pakistani candidates may apply via their nearest Consulate General of Pakistan.

Additional Details

Service Bond

Minimum 10 years service with Pakistan Army, applicable from completion of BSc Nursing (BSN) degree

Training Period

4 years BSc Nursing at AFPGMI Rawalpindi / CMH Lahore, Kharian, Multan, Bahawalpur, Quetta / PNS Shifa Karachi

Interview Locations

Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta (GHQ Selection Board)

Ineligibility Conditions

Twice not recommended by GHQ Selection Board; Permanently Unfit by Appeal Medical Board (or by any Armed Forces Hospital, except cleared on appeal); medically unfit due to Hepatitis B/C (no appeal); withdrawn/resigned/discharged cadets or recruits from Army/Navy/PAF training institutions on grounds of discipline, character, medical inefficiency or unsuitability; dismissed/removed from any other government service; convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude; candidates already registered with Pakistan Nursing Council.

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