Eligibility Conditions – Ministry of Defence Jobs 2026

Candidates applying for Government of Pakistan Ministry of Defence Jobs 2026 must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

🎓 Educational Qualification

Applicants must possess qualifications relevant to the applied post, including:

• Primary / Middle / Matric

• Intermediate (FA / FSc / DAE)

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BSc, BCS, BIT, Engineering)

• Master’s Degree (MA / MSc / MS / MPhil)

• Engineering Degrees (PEC registered where required)

• Medical & Nursing Diplomas / Degrees (PNC registered for nurses)

• Technical Certifications & IT Courses (where applicable)

All degrees must be recognized by HEC / relevant authorities.

🎂 Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Maximum Age: Up to 40 years (post-wise)

• Age Relaxation: Allowed as per Federal Government rules, including:

  • 5 years general age relaxation

  • Additional relaxation for government servants, disabled persons, widows, and candidates belonging to specific regions/categories as mentioned in the advertisement

🇵🇰 Nationality

• Only Pakistani Nationals are eligible to apply.

👨‍💼👩‍💼 Gender

• Both Male and Female candidates are eligible (post-specific).

🗺️ Domicile Requirement

Candidates must hold valid domicile of:

• Punjab

• Sindh (Urban / Rural)

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)

• Balochistan

• Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)

• Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK)

• Ex-FATA

Quota allocation will be observed as per Federal Government policy.

🧠 Experience Requirement

• Relevant experience is mandatory for technical, engineering, medical, intelligence, and skilled posts.

• Experience in Armed Forces, Government Departments, or recognized organizations will be preferred.

• Some posts require minimum 2 to 10 years of experience, depending on the position.

🧾 Physical & Medical Fitness

• Candidates must be medically and physically fit.

• Certain posts (Security, Driver, Intelligence, Field Staff) require:

  • Good eyesight & physical endurance

  • Valid LTV/HTV driving license (for Driver posts)

📝 Skills Requirement

• Computer literacy is required for clerical & office posts.

• Typing speed required for UDC & LDC posts.

• Ability to handle office software (MS Office) where applicable.

• Technical trade skills required for Electrician, Plumber, Mechanic, Carpenter, Cook, etc.

🧪 Test & Interview

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for:

  • Written Test

  • Skill Test (if required)

  • Interview

• Negative marking will apply in screening tests.

🚫 Ineligibility

Candidates will be disqualified if:

• They provide fake or incomplete documents

• They do not meet age or qualification criteria

• They attempt to influence the recruitment process