The Pakistan Army has opened 33 Civilian Gazetted Officer (CGO) positions for retired, released, and retiring officers. The vacancies are available at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi and other lower formations.
The recruitment drive covers specialised positions in aviation, engineering, psychology, procurement, medical administration, and related fields.
However, applicants must meet specific service, qualification, experience, and age requirements for their selected positions.
Applications for the advertised posts must be submitted by September 29, 2026.
The appointments will initially remain valid for three years, while an additional one-year extension may follow.
Such an extension will depend on performance and recommendations from the relevant organisation.
Who Can Apply for Pakistan Army Civilian Jobs?
The advertised positions are open to Colonels, Lieutenant Colonels, and Majors who meet the stated conditions.
Eligible officers may have already retired, been released, or be approaching retirement after reaching their age or service limit.
However, eligibility also depends on the requirements attached to each individual position.
Candidates must therefore have the relevant Army service background, academic qualifications, and professional experience.
Some positions are also specifically linked to particular Army arms and specialised areas.
Age Limits and Retirement Conditions
Colonels can apply for these positions until reaching the age of 54 years. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonels and Majors must be aged 52 years or below.
For pilot positions, however, the maximum age is 55 years for Colonels, Lieutenant Colonels, and Majors.
Officers must also have retired and been struck off strength within the previous two years. This period excludes Leave Preparatory to Retirement (LPR).
For pilots, the applicable period extends to five years, while LPR remains excluded from the calculation. Therefore, candidates should carefully check both their age and retirement status before submitting applications.
Pakistan Army Civilian Jobs and Posting Locations
The 33 vacancies cover several categories, with postings spread across different locations.
Two positions for retired Colonels or Lieutenant Colonels in aviation are listed for Rawalpindi.
Another 11 positions cover aviation pilots and an Aviation EME officer, with postings expected in Gujranwala.
Ten further positions involve Aviation EME, psychology, and specialised aviation pilot roles.
These positions may be posted in Rawalpindi, Tarbela, Multan, and Quetta.
Additionally, six Major-level positions cover engineering, procurement, aviation, and medical administration in Rawalpindi.
One vacancy for a retired Lieutenant Colonel is listed for Nowshera.
The remaining three technical positions are intended for retired Lieutenant Colonels or Majors in Rawalpindi.
Aviation and Engineering Positions
The two aviation positions in Rawalpindi require relevant Grade-I or Grade-II staff appointment experience.
Candidates should have this experience at GHQ or within an aviation setup.
The advertisement also identifies instructor-pilot and other specified aviation qualifications as preferable for these roles.
Meanwhile, the Gujranwala vacancies include 10 aviation pilot positions and one Aviation EME position.
Pilot applicants must hold a BA or BSc and possess the specified flying qualifications.
They must also have at least 1,500 flying hours and hold an FC-II medical category.
Furthermore, their flight safety record must show no pilot-error accident during the previous five years.
The Aviation EME position requires a BE degree in Aerospace or Avionics.
Applicants must also have OEM training covering the technical aspects of the relevant systems.
Another Aviation EME position lists a BSc or BE in Aerospace or Avionics as preferable.
It also requires specified service courses, QAMS, and five years of aviation maintenance experience.
Psychology and Procurement Requirements
The psychology vacancy requires an MS in Clinical Psychology or an ADCP qualification.
Applicants must also hold a clinical psychologist licence and have five years of relevant experience.
Additionally, specialisation in aviation psychology is listed as desirable for the position.
The six Major-level vacancies cover several areas, including engineering, aviation, procurement, supply chain work, and medical administration.
However, the requirements vary according to the specific position and its responsibilities.
The listed requirements include an engineering degree, relevant service courses, and procurement experience.
For the Army Medical Corps position, applicants require an MSc in Hospital Administration and the Mid-Career Course.
Relevant master’s degrees, MBAs, supply chain qualifications, and defence procurement courses are desirable for specified positions.
Other Vacancies and Technical Roles
The Nowshera position requires a retired Lieutenant Colonel with the specified service course qualification.
Candidates must also hold a graduate or master’s degree for this vacancy.
Meanwhile, three technical positions in Rawalpindi are available for Aerospace or Avionics engineers.
These roles require relevant experience in technical coordination, planning, production control, flight engineering, or base workshop operations.
As a result, applicants should match their professional background carefully with the requirements of their preferred position.
Who Cannot Apply?
The advertisement also sets out circumstances that make officers ineligible for these positions.
Officers cannot apply if they have faced disciplinary proceedings involving moral turpitude, character issues, or misappropriation during service.
Likewise, officers who were compulsorily retired, released, or discharged because of inefficiency are excluded.
Therefore, meeting the age and qualification requirements alone does not guarantee eligibility.
How to Apply for Pakistan Army Civilian Gazetted Officer Jobs
Applicants can obtain the required forms through the AG’s Branch portal.
Forms are also available from CP Directorate (CP-IV), GHQ Rawalpindi, or the nearest Station Headquarters.
The advertisement permits applicants to use photocopied forms as well.
Candidates must submit their applications in triplicate, meaning three copies of the complete application.
These applications should be sent to AG’s Branch, CP Directorate (CP-IV), GHQ Rawalpindi.
Applicants must also include four 2 × 2 photographs with their names written on the back.
A copy of the CNIC and copies of civilian qualification certificates must accompany the application.
Application Deadline and Selection Process
Applications must reach the designated office within 15 days of the advertisement being published in newspapers.
However, the supplied notice does not mention a separate calendar deadline.
The recruitment process will include an appearance before a Special Selection Board at GHQ, Rawalpindi.
Applicants will have to attend the selection process at their own expense.
Candidates should therefore ensure that their applications contain all required documents and are submitted within the stated timeframe.
With 33 positions available across aviation, engineering, psychology, procurement, and other specialised fields, the recruitment offers several options.
However, each vacancy carries its own service and qualification requirements, making careful eligibility checks essential before applying.
The advertised positions are initially offered for three years, while eligible appointments may receive a further one-year extension.
For prospective applicants, the key requirements remain the relevant Army background, qualifications, experience, age, and retirement conditions.
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