Pakistani women serve as commissioned officers in over a dozen branches, as military nurses, and as doctors in the Army Medical Corps. Selection follows the same merit pipeline - with dedicated training for lady cadets.
Routes & requirements at a glance
| Route | Education | Age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Cadet Course - commissioned | Graduation (16 yrs) | 19-29 | All 5 incl. ISSB |
| AFNS - BSc Nursing | FSc Pre-Med (50%+) | 17-25 | Initial, physical, medical, interview |
| Medical Cadet - MBBS/BDS | FSc Pre-Med (65%+) | 17-21 | All 5 incl. ISSB |
| APS Teacher (civilian) | BS / MA + B.Ed | 22-35 | Interview & demo |
Your action plan
- LCC branches change each advertisement - check which branches (IT, Psychology, Engineering, Education…) are open this cycle.
- AFNS is the most accessible door: 50% in FSc pre-medical starts the journey to a commissioned nursing career.
- Physical standards for females are modified - read the physical guide notes.
- Documents: CNIC/B-Form, domicile, degrees and father’s CNIC as per the advertisement.
Women who lead
From the first lady officers of the 1950s to today’s female fighter controllers, pilots and UN peacekeepers - the Army’s women serve in every province and every rank structure, with equal pay and equal honour.
Register on the official portal: joinpakarmy.gov.pk. Verify every date against the latest advertisement.