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About this entry
The 2021 AFNS intake was announced on 21 June 2021, inviting female pre-medical and diploma-holding candidates to apply online before 2 August 2021. Trained nurse, lady cadet and nursing assistant category terms were defined in the official advertisement.
Applicants cleared an initial academic test, medical examination and interview. Successful candidates joined BSc Nursing programmes at Armed Forces nursing colleges with free education and boarding, proceeding to commissioned service in the Armed Forces Nursing Service on completion.
This intake has concluded and its graduates now serve in military hospitals. The pattern below reflects the 2021 standards for candidates targeting the next AFNS announcement.
Eligibility requirements
- Female citizen of Pakistan (AJK and GB included).
- FSc Pre-Medical with at least 50% marks; diploma-based posts as defined in the advertisement.
- Age 16.5 to 28 years depending on the entry category.
- Medically fit with height 5 ft 0 in (152 cm) minimum.
- Registration closed on 2 August 2021.
Tests you will face
Selection for this entry follows the standard pipeline. Read each stage’s full guide before test day:
How to apply - step by step
- Register online on the official Pakistan Army recruitment portal (joinpakarmy.gov.pk), or report to the nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Centre as advertised.
- Fill in personal, educational and domicile details carefully and choose your test centre.
- Deposit the prescribed test fee (if applicable) and keep the receipt safe.
- Download or collect your roll number slip with the test date and reporting time.
- On test day, bring original documents and reach the centre before the reporting time.
- Clear the initial test → physical → medical (→ ISSB for officer entries) to reach the final merit list.
Apply only on the official portal: registration happens at joinpakarmy.gov.pk. Never pay agents - Army selection itself is free apart from the advertised test fee.
Documents to bring on test day
- Original CNIC / B-Form (and a photocopy)
- Domicile certificate
- All educational certificates & marks sheets (original + copies)
- Father’s / guardian’s CNIC copy
- 6× passport-size photographs (blue background)
- Registration slip / roll number slip and fee receipt
- Experience or special certificates (hafiz-e-Quran, sports, NCC etc.)
Benefits & career path
- Free nursing education with stipend and boarding
- Commissioned nursing officer rank in the Armed Forces Nursing Service
- Specialization and post-basic nursing courses during service
- Military medical care, pension and officer benefits
Disclaimer: JoinPakArmy.pk is an independent information portal. We are not associated with the Pakistan Army in any capacity, and this is not an official Pakistan Army website. All content is for guidance only - verify every date, requirement and procedure on the official portal joinpakarmy.gov.pk before applying.
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