Pakistan Navy
Joining Pakistan Navy is a dream of many people in the country. Along with the other Armed Forces, the Navy not only provides opportunities to males but also for females.

Most of the Doctors / Specialists are not aware that how they can join Pakistan Navy after completing their Undergraduate and Graduate Degree, and usually, it’s hard for them to get accurate and detailed information. All info / procedure shared here is important to be understood before you opt to join Pakistan Navy as a doctor.
Also Read: How to Join Pakistan Air Force as a Doctor / Specialist (Click Here)


Eligibility Criteria

Following is the Eligibility Criteria as laid down by Pakistan Navy:

a) Qualification / Age
Join Pak Navy as Surg Lt / Ag Lt Cdr through
SSC
Category of Selection Qualification Max Age
General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs)
(Male)
MBBS with minimum 2nd
division or equivalent Institutes
recognized by PMC,
House Job is Mandatory
Upto 30 years
as on
01/01/2022
Classified Specialists (Specs) as Ag Lt Cdr
Community Medicine
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS (Community
Medicine) / MPH or equivalent
40 years
ENT
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCP /
American Board (ENT) or
equivalent
Gynecology
(Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCG / FRCOG
American Board or equivalent
Pediatric
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCS /
American Board or equivalent
Pathology
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCS /
American Board or equivalent
Psychiatry
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCP /
American Board or equivalent
Radiology
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCP /
American Board (ENT) or
equivalent
Anesthesia including Cardiac Anesthesia
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCA /
American Board / General or Cardiac
Anesthesia or equivalent
40 years and 42 years in case of second sepcialization
Cardiology
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCP /
American Board or equivalent
Peads Cardiology
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCP /
American Board or equivalent
Medical Specialist and Allied Sub
Specialty including Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Gastroenterology
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCP /
American Board or equivalent
General Surgery and Allied Sub
Specialty including Vascular Surgery
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCS /
American Board or equivalent
Cardiac Surgery
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCS /
American Board (Cardiac Surgery)
or equivalent
Plastic Surgeon
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCS /
American Board or equivalent
Orthopedic Surgery
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCS /
American Board or
equivalent

Note: Preferably 2 years of experience is required for Specialists.

b. Marital Status
Male - Married / Unmarried
Female - Married* / Unmarried
*Married Female candidates are to provide an undertaking stating that "she will not be in the family way" at the time of joining and during training time.

c. Nationality
Citizens of Pakistan and domicile holders of Azad Kashmir/ Gilgit Baltistan. Upon final selection, candidates with dual nationality will have to surrender nationalities other than Pakistani.

d. Physical Standards
Minimum Height
Male Candidates - 5’ - 4” (162.5 cm)
Female Candidates - 5 ‘- 0” (152.4 cm)
Weight - As per the Body Mass Index

Ineligibility Criteria

  1. A candidate Rejected Twice by ISSB / GHQ / NHQ / AHQ Selection Board: Twice after Post Graduation, Twice before Post Graduation and once after Post Graduation, Once before Post Graduation and twice after Post Graduation. However, those who achieve eve higher qualification i.e PhD and FRCS or equivalent are eligible for an additional chance. This chance is only applicable when there is a requirement of PhD and FRCS candidates.
  2. Twice Screened out by ISSB
  3. Tested within four months (120 days) gap of the previous appearance in ISSB (For Not Recommended Candidates)
  4. Tested within one year validity period as validity of ISSB / GHQ / NHQ Selection Boards stands for one year (For Recommended Candidates)
  5. Dismissed / removed / resigned from Government Services including Armed Forces.
  6. Permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board.
  7. Convicted in a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude.
  8. Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B & C (Appeal Medical Board cannot be requested).
  9. Declared unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital except those cleared by Appeal Medical Board.
  10. Withdrawn from any Academy / Training Institution of Armed Forces on any ground.
  11. Withdrawn from any bonded Armed Forces college / institution on disciplinary grounds.
  12. Married to a Foreign National
  13. Submitting tempered academic certificates
  14. Concealment of information in the application form
  15. Females in Family way

Registration and Preliminary Selection Procedure

Registrations are Open!
Last Date to Apply: 12th June 2021

Registration through Internet
A candidate can register on website Join Pakistan Navy website (Click Here). Date and time of test shall be intimated on internet, for which the individual should have an e-mail account. Candidates will report on exact date and time given for preliminary test on computerized roll no slip. Date once given will not be changed. Candidates will also bring required documents.

Registration at PNR&SCs
Candidates may report at nearest PNR&SCs for registration / allotment of roll no along with necessary documents.

Note: Candidates MUST attain working knowledge of computer as registration and tests will be conducted on computers.


Written / Intelligence / Personality Tests

Professional Written test and Intelligence / Personality tests based on multiple choice questions will be conducted at PNR&SCs.
Test Dates will be intimated by the respective PNR&SC through SMS after improvement in the current situation.

Entry Test will be conducted in the following subjects:
a) Intelligence Test
b) Academic Test

Preliminary Medical Tests / Interviews

Successful candidates will undergo medical test / interview at PNR&SC.

Further Selection

Candidates who are selected by AS&RCs will be called for interview by NHQ Selection Board. Medical examination of recommended candidates will be carried out at nearby CMH / Naval Hospital. The final selection will be made at NHQ on the basis of candidates overall performance.

Training Period

20 weeks Basic Military Training (BMT) at Pakistan Naval Academy / PNS Shifa.

Bond

Finally, selected candidates will be required to sign a bond to serve the Navy for a minimum period of 5-7 years. The applicability of bond will commence on successful completion of basic military training.

Note: Medical Specialists will be stationed at Karachi / Islamabad (except one tenure outside). Evening Practice and Teaching at PN Hospitals as per the policy of the Pakistan Navy.

If you still have any confusion, Contact Us here (Click Here)

How to Join Pakistan Navy as a Doctor

Pakistan Navy
Joining Pakistan Navy is a dream of many people in the country. Along with the other Armed Forces, the Navy not only provides opportunities to males but also for females.

Most of the Doctors / Specialists are not aware that how they can join Pakistan Navy after completing their Undergraduate and Graduate Degree, and usually, it’s hard for them to get accurate and detailed information. All info / procedure shared here is important to be understood before you opt to join Pakistan Navy as a doctor.
Also Read: How to Join Pakistan Air Force as a Doctor / Specialist (Click Here)


Eligibility Criteria

Following is the Eligibility Criteria as laid down by Pakistan Navy:

a) Qualification / Age
Join Pak Navy as Surg Lt / Ag Lt Cdr through
SSC
Category of Selection Qualification Max Age
General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs)
(Male)
MBBS with minimum 2nd
division or equivalent Institutes
recognized by PMC,
House Job is Mandatory
Upto 30 years
as on
01/01/2022
Classified Specialists (Specs) as Ag Lt Cdr
Community Medicine
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS (Community
Medicine) / MPH or equivalent
40 years
ENT
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCP /
American Board (ENT) or
equivalent
Gynecology
(Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCG / FRCOG
American Board or equivalent
Pediatric
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCS /
American Board or equivalent
Pathology
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCS /
American Board or equivalent
Psychiatry
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCP /
American Board or equivalent
Radiology
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCP /
American Board (ENT) or
equivalent
Anesthesia including Cardiac Anesthesia
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCA /
American Board / General or Cardiac
Anesthesia or equivalent
40 years and 42 years in case of second sepcialization
Cardiology
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCP /
American Board or equivalent
Peads Cardiology
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCP /
American Board or equivalent
Medical Specialist and Allied Sub
Specialty including Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Gastroenterology
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCP /
American Board or equivalent
General Surgery and Allied Sub
Specialty including Vascular Surgery
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCS /
American Board or equivalent
Cardiac Surgery
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCS /
American Board (Cardiac Surgery)
or equivalent
Plastic Surgeon
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCS /
American Board or equivalent
Orthopedic Surgery
(Male / Female)
MBBS with FCPS / FRCS /
American Board or
equivalent

Note: Preferably 2 years of experience is required for Specialists.

b. Marital Status
Male - Married / Unmarried
Female - Married* / Unmarried
*Married Female candidates are to provide an undertaking stating that "she will not be in the family way" at the time of joining and during training time.

c. Nationality
Citizens of Pakistan and domicile holders of Azad Kashmir/ Gilgit Baltistan. Upon final selection, candidates with dual nationality will have to surrender nationalities other than Pakistani.

d. Physical Standards
Minimum Height
Male Candidates - 5’ - 4” (162.5 cm)
Female Candidates - 5 ‘- 0” (152.4 cm)
Weight - As per the Body Mass Index

Ineligibility Criteria

  1. A candidate Rejected Twice by ISSB / GHQ / NHQ / AHQ Selection Board: Twice after Post Graduation, Twice before Post Graduation and once after Post Graduation, Once before Post Graduation and twice after Post Graduation. However, those who achieve eve higher qualification i.e PhD and FRCS or equivalent are eligible for an additional chance. This chance is only applicable when there is a requirement of PhD and FRCS candidates.
  2. Twice Screened out by ISSB
  3. Tested within four months (120 days) gap of the previous appearance in ISSB (For Not Recommended Candidates)
  4. Tested within one year validity period as validity of ISSB / GHQ / NHQ Selection Boards stands for one year (For Recommended Candidates)
  5. Dismissed / removed / resigned from Government Services including Armed Forces.
  6. Permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board.
  7. Convicted in a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude.
  8. Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B & C (Appeal Medical Board cannot be requested).
  9. Declared unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital except those cleared by Appeal Medical Board.
  10. Withdrawn from any Academy / Training Institution of Armed Forces on any ground.
  11. Withdrawn from any bonded Armed Forces college / institution on disciplinary grounds.
  12. Married to a Foreign National
  13. Submitting tempered academic certificates
  14. Concealment of information in the application form
  15. Females in Family way

Registration and Preliminary Selection Procedure

Registrations are Open!
Last Date to Apply: 12th June 2021

Registration through Internet
A candidate can register on website Join Pakistan Navy website (Click Here). Date and time of test shall be intimated on internet, for which the individual should have an e-mail account. Candidates will report on exact date and time given for preliminary test on computerized roll no slip. Date once given will not be changed. Candidates will also bring required documents.

Registration at PNR&SCs
Candidates may report at nearest PNR&SCs for registration / allotment of roll no along with necessary documents.

Note: Candidates MUST attain working knowledge of computer as registration and tests will be conducted on computers.


Written / Intelligence / Personality Tests

Professional Written test and Intelligence / Personality tests based on multiple choice questions will be conducted at PNR&SCs.
Test Dates will be intimated by the respective PNR&SC through SMS after improvement in the current situation.

Entry Test will be conducted in the following subjects:
a) Intelligence Test
b) Academic Test

Preliminary Medical Tests / Interviews

Successful candidates will undergo medical test / interview at PNR&SC.

Further Selection

Candidates who are selected by AS&RCs will be called for interview by NHQ Selection Board. Medical examination of recommended candidates will be carried out at nearby CMH / Naval Hospital. The final selection will be made at NHQ on the basis of candidates overall performance.

Training Period

20 weeks Basic Military Training (BMT) at Pakistan Naval Academy / PNS Shifa.

Bond

Finally, selected candidates will be required to sign a bond to serve the Navy for a minimum period of 5-7 years. The applicability of bond will commence on successful completion of basic military training.

Note: Medical Specialists will be stationed at Karachi / Islamabad (except one tenure outside). Evening Practice and Teaching at PN Hospitals as per the policy of the Pakistan Navy.

If you still have any confusion, Contact Us here (Click Here)
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