AFNS Pakistan Army Nursing Jobs 2026 Female Commission Full Time

AFNS Pakistan Army nursing jobs 2026 are now open for eligible Pakistani women who want to serve the nation as commissioned nursing officers while completing a fully funded four-year BSc Nursing degree at one of the Pakistan Army’s prestigious medical institutions. Online registration opens on 2 July 2026 and remains available until 15 August 2026 at joinpakarmy.gov.pk, giving young women across the country a genuine opportunity to build a respected, stable, and purpose-driven career in national healthcare and defence.

About Pakistan Army Armed Forces Nursing Service

The Armed Forces Nursing Service is the dedicated nursing and healthcare branch of the Pakistan Army, responsible for providing professional medical care to military personnel, their families, and patients at Combined Military Hospitals across Pakistan. AFNS has a long and distinguished history of producing highly trained nurses who combine clinical excellence with the discipline and values of the Pakistan Army. For young Pakistani women who are passionate about healthcare and want to serve their country in uniform, AFNS represents one of the most respected and financially rewarding pathways available today.

AFNS Pakistan Army Nursing Jobs 2026 Programme Overview

Selected candidates join the AFNS as officer cadets and undergo a fully funded four-year BSc Nursing degree programme at designated Army nursing schools and CMH training facilities across Pakistan. During this period, cadets receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 50,000 along with free education, accommodation, medical coverage, and uniform allowances. Upon successful completion of the degree and all required training, candidates are commissioned as Lieutenants in the Pakistan Army and begin their service as professional nursing officers at Army medical facilities. A ten-year service bond is signed upon final selection, and this bond reflects the significant investment the Army makes in each officer’s education and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• AFNS commissioned officers are responsible for providing direct patient care at Combined Military Hospitals, field medical units, and Army health centres across Pakistan. From routine ward management to emergency medical situations, these officers are expected to deliver clinical care at the highest standard and with genuine compassion for every patient they serve.
• Nursing officers manage and supervise ward operations including patient admission, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, wound care, and coordination with medical officers for treatment planning. Every duty shift demands both technical competence and the ability to remain calm and effective in a high-pressure healthcare environment.
• AFNS officers assist Army medical officers and specialists during surgical procedures, critical care situations, and complex medical cases at CMH hospitals. This exposure to advanced clinical environments is something that most civilian nursing graduates take years to access, making the Army pathway professionally exceptional.
• Officers are responsible for maintaining accurate and complete patient records, medication logs, and clinical documentation in line with Army medical protocols. Precision in record-keeping is not optional in a military medical setting since documentation errors can have serious consequences for patient outcomes.
• Training and mentoring of junior nursing staff and student nurses at Army institutions is an ongoing responsibility for experienced AFNS officers. The Army invests in developing its officers as leaders, and this leadership dimension begins early in the service career rather than being reserved for senior ranks alone.
• AFNS officers may be deployed to field medical units during military exercises, operational deployments, or disaster relief operations where healthcare needs arise in challenging and non-clinical environments. This aspect of the role sets military nursing apart from hospital-based civilian careers and demands both physical fitness and mental resilience.
• Infection control, hygiene management, and adherence to Army medical standards are core responsibilities at every AFNS posting. Officers are personally accountable for ensuring that their wards and units meet the strict cleanliness and safety protocols required in a military healthcare setting.
• Officers contribute to health education and wellness programmes for Army personnel and their dependents at garrison hospitals. Preventive healthcare is a growing focus in the Pakistan Army, and nursing officers play a meaningful role in promoting healthy habits and early detection of illness within the military community.
• Participation in professional development courses, nursing workshops, and advanced clinical training programmes is expected throughout the career. The Army regularly sends high-performing AFNS officers for specialized training both within Pakistan and internationally, which makes this career pathway genuinely dynamic and continuously rewarding.
• AFNS officers are also involved in managing medical supply chains, equipment maintenance, and ensuring that medical stores in their assigned wards and units are properly stocked and accounted for at all times.
• Officers posted at field hospitals or medical units during national disaster relief operations provide emergency nursing care to civilian populations, giving AFNS personnel a sense of national service that extends far beyond the boundaries of a regular hospital career.
• After completing the mandatory ten-year service period, officers have the option to apply for extension of service, seek further specialization, or transition into civilian healthcare careers with the significant advantage of a Pakistan Army nursing commission on their professional record.

Required Qualifications

1. Only unmarried Pakistani female citizens are eligible to apply for AFNS 2026. This includes candidates holding domicile certificates from Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. Candidates with dual nationality must be prepared to surrender their non-Pakistani nationality upon final selection by GHQ.
2. For the BSc Nursing category, a minimum of FSc with Pre-Medical subjects is required with at least 50 percent marks overall. Candidates appearing in FSc Part II are also eligible to apply if they have secured a minimum of 50 percent marks in FSc Part I. Additionally, a minimum of 60 percent marks in Matric with Science subjects is compulsory.
3. The age limit for BSc Nursing candidates is between 17 and 25 years at the time of registration. For already trained nurses applying under the Trained Nurse category, the minimum qualification is Matric with Science along with a recognized nursing diploma, and the age limit for this category extends up to 30 years.
4. Physical fitness and medical standards are mandatory. Candidates must have a Body Mass Index between 18.5 and 25, which reflects healthy weight standards in line with military requirements. A standard height and weight assessment is conducted during the medical examination stage of the selection process.
5. Strong moral character, a clean personal and legal background, and a genuine commitment to a career in military nursing are assessed throughout the AFNS selection process including the GHQ interview board. Candidates who have previously been rejected twice by GHQ Selection Board or declared medically unfit by the Appeal Medical Board are not eligible to reapply.

How to Apply

Visit the official Pakistan Army recruitment portal at PAK ARMY Select the AFNS Commission section from the available courses Create a new account using your CNIC or B-Form and personal details Fill in all academic, personal, and physical information carefully and accurately Upload scanned copies of your Matric and FSc certificates or result cards, CNIC or B-Form, domicile certificate, and a recent passport-size photograph Submit your online application and print the registration slip Appear at your nearest Army Selection Centre on the date mentioned on your slip for the written test, physical assessment, and initial medical check Shortlisted candidates will be called for a GHQ Selection Board interview followed by a detailed medical examination at the nearest CMH

Last Date to Apply: 15 August 2026

Pakistani women from all provinces and regions are warmly encouraged to apply. AFNS selection is completely merit-based and this is one of the most honourable and professionally rewarding career pathways available to young women in Pakistan today.

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