Enlisted sailor — General Service (various trades)
Enlisted sailor in the Pakistan Navy general service. Trade list and per-trade criteria published per batch advertisement.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Age
Per advertisement (secondary: 17–21 — verify). Naval wards: +1 year age + 5% marks relaxation.
Gender
Male
Marital Status
Unmarried (performed nikah even without rukhsati = ineligible; no marriage during training)
Education
Per trade per advertisement. Hope Certificate NOT accepted.
Height
Not stated in FAQs — per advertised standard at PNR&SC/PET (secondary: 5'6" — verify)
ISSB
Not required
Selection
Computer-based entrance test (Intelligence + Academic) → shortlisting → medical + IPAS personality test + physical efficiency test + interview
Training
26-week boot camp at PNS HIMALAYA; complete training ~2 years
Frequency
General Service: twice a year. Next tentative Sailor registration Nov/Dec 2026
Tattoos
Not allowed. Previously discharged from PN cannot rejoin (exception: medical discharge after treatment)
Per-trade education marks/heights/ages are NOT on the portal — all deferred to newspaper advertisements (verify against live ad). Secondary values: Technical trade Matric-Sci 65%; Marine 60%; Naval Police 60%; Chef/Steward 50–55%; Musician aptitude.
