About the role
Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), headquartered at Ghazi Road, Lahore-33, invites male candidates to apply for recruitment as Sepoy (General Duty). Recruitment will follow the provincial and regional quotas and the prescribed selection standards.
Selected candidates will undergo training at the Pakistan Rangers Academy in Mandi Bahauddin. Allowances and accommodation will be governed by the applicable rules. Candidates will not receive travelling or daily allowances for attending recruitment.
Posts and vacancies
- Sepoy (General Duty), BPS-05: 964 vacancies.
The vacancy distribution is:
| Quota or region | Share | Vacancies |
|---|
| Open merit | 7.5% | 72 |
| Punjab, including Islamabad | 50% | 482 |
| Sindh Urban | 7.6% | 73 |
| Sindh Rural | 11.4% | 110 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 11.5% | 111 |
| Balochistan | 6% | 58 |
| Former FATA | 3% | 29 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 1% | 10 |
| Azad Kashmir | 2% | 19 |
A 5% minority quota applies under government policy.
Eligibility
Civilian applicants must have at least a middle-school education. Candidates with higher qualifications will receive preference. Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old on 28 October 2026, including five years of government age relaxation. Preference will be given to candidates aged 18 to 22.
Former servicemen must have matriculation or an equivalent qualification and meet the applicable age rules.
Civilian candidates must meet these physical standards:
- Minimum height: 5 feet 6 inches; taller candidates will receive preference.
- Chest: 33 inches, with 1.5 inches of expansion.
- Minimum weight: 121 pounds, with weight assessed in relation to height.
Candidates dismissed from Pakistan Rangers or government service, convicted by a court, declared medically unfit by the relevant services, or dismissed for false educational documents are ineligible. Candidates removed from the armed forces or civil armed forces on disciplinary grounds are also ineligible. Serving applicants must obtain departmental permission. Differences or alterations in dates of birth on identity and educational documents may lead to disqualification.
How to apply
Register online at
https://pakistanrangers.punjab.gov.pk during the application period. After registration, bring the registration slip to the assigned recruitment centre and report at
8:00 a.m. on the allotted date for the initial medical examination, physical assessment and written examination.
Bring the following documents to initial recruitment:
- Original educational certificates and two photocopies of each.
- Original National Database and Registration Authority identity card and two photocopies.
- Original domicile certificate and two photocopies.
- Four recent colour passport-size photographs.
- A departmental No Objection Certificate for applicants serving in government or semi-government organisations.
Recruitment centres include Lahore, Mandi Bahauddin, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Narowal, Islamabad, Kohat, Warsak in Peshawar, Hyderabad and Gilgit. Attend the centre and date assigned through registration.
The selection process includes initial medical assessment, a physical test and a written examination. Shortlisted candidates will attend an interview. Final selection will be made on merit at Headquarters Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), Lahore. The final medical examination will take place at the Pakistan Rangers Academy, Mandi Bahauddin. Candidates must bear the cost of the required laboratory tests.
False documents, recommendations or attempts to influence recruitment may result in rejection and legal action. Final selection authority rests with the Director General, Pakistan Rangers (Punjab). Recruitment-related complaints may be reported by telephone at 042-99220037-8.
Important dates
- Online registration: 17 to 26 August 2026.
- Application deadline: 26 August 2026.
- Age assessment date: 28 October 2026.
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