Join Pak Army as AFNS – Armed Forces Nursing Service
BECOME A NURSE IN THE PAK ARMY
For Girls Who Just Finished FSC
Girls who just took their F.Sc (Pre-Medical) Second-year exams can sign up if they have a “Hope Certificate” from their school and got at least half scores in 1st Year.
Age: 17-25 years (age can’t change)
Not married
Girls only
From Pakistan or living in Azad Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan.
Organization | Pakistan Army |
Country | Pakistan |
Gender | Female |
Qualification Required | Matric with Science (Biology) + FSC (Pre Medical) |
Registration Starts | 20 February 2024 |
Application Deadline | 13 March 2024 |
How tall and heavy you should be
• At least 5 feet tall (no changes allowed in height)
• Weight by Body Mass Index
• Eyesight can’t be worse than -2.5
What you need to know:
• At least 60% in Matric with Biology.
• At least 50% in F.Sc Pre-Medical
• If you just did your F.Sc exams, you can sign up with a “Hope Certificate” if you have 50% in 1st Year.
You become a Second Lieutenant when you finish.
Training lasts:
4 years for B.Sc. Nursing at AFPGMI or 3 years for General Nursing at CMHs
Who can join
For already working Nurses
Age: 18-28 years (can’t change age)
Married or not
Girls only
From Pakistan or living in Azad Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan.
How tall and heavy you should be:
• At least 5 feet (no changes allowed in height)
• Weight by Body Mass Index
• Eyesight can’t be worse than -2.5
What you need to know:
• BSc Generic Nursing Post (RN)
• 3-year Nursing Diploma and 1-year Midwifery
• If you have extra courses like ICU or OT, they prefer you.
You become a Lieutenant when you finish.
Training lasts:
Same as above, 4 years or 3 years
Who can’t join
• If a medical board says you’re not fit.
• If you left or were kicked out of the army, navy, or air force for bad behavior, health issues, bad record, or they said no.
• If you were fired from a government job.
• If you’ve been found guilty in court for something very bad.
• If you’re from Punjab, Balochistan, or Azad Kashmir, you can’t join as a trained nurse.
How to sign up
Online or visit Army Selection places.
• Sign up
• They’ll tell you when to test by email. Don’t miss your date! You need to know computers because it’s all online.
Or go to an Army Selection center.
TESTS YOU NEED TO PASS FOR BSC NURSING
Tests have questions on:
• Smarts Test (84 questions, 30 mins, 50% to pass)
• Knowledge Test (100 questions, 40 mins, 50% to pass)
Study for smart and subject tests, medical tests, and face-to-face talks at Army Selection places.
For Trained Nurses:
It’s all about nursing from basic to advanced. Your knowledge and skills in nursing areas and scientific subjects.
You need these for tests:
• Certificates from school
• Place you live, with a stamp
• If you are in a government job, bring a letter saying it’s fine to test
• 3 Photos
• Your ID card (new)
• Pay Rs. 100
GIRLS, JOIN DIFFERENT JOBS IN PAKISTAN’S ARMY FORCES
Join Pakistan Army
1. For Nursing: With pre-medical FSc, join as a Lieutenant in Nursing.
2. As an Officer: After getting a degree, join as a Captain in areas like EME, and Signals.
3. For Doctors: With MBBS, join as a Captain and work in the Army Medical Corps.
Join Pakistan Air Force (PAF)
• As a Pilot: With an FSc education, fly as a fighter pilot.
• For Engineering: If you did FSc in engineering, become an aeronautical engineer.
• On Short Commission: After getting higher degrees, work in IT, teaching, etc.
Medical side:
• MBBS graduates join the medical branch for hospital duty.
As an Airwoman:
• After school with biology, become a nurse in PAF hospitals.
Join Pakistan Navy
Note: Girls after FSc can’t join the Navy directly.
• After Graduation, join in education or other branches.
• As a Doctor: With MBBS, join the Medical Branch for hospital duty.
As a Technician or helper:
• With school biology, join as a medical technician.
• As a Steward: With school science or arts, join as a steward in Navy messes.