On this page 13 sections
- Army, Navy and PAF registration slip at a glance
- What is a registration slip in Pakistan
- Pak Navy online registration slip in Pakistan
- Join PAF registration slip in Pakistan
- Army registration slip in Pakistan
- PMA Long Course registration slip in Pakistan
- What to do if you lose your Pak Navy online registration slip
- What to do if your slip has an error
- What to bring on test day
- How to check your result
- Slip scams to avoid
- Mistakes to avoid
- Frequently asked questions
Army, Navy and PAF registration slip at a glance#
The Pak Navy online registration slip in Pakistan is the entry document for a Navy test, downloaded from joinpaknavy.gov.pk by CNIC. The Army and PAF slips work the same way, each from its own force portal.
A registration slip, also called a roll number slip or exam slip, is the entry document for a forces test.
The slip carries the roll number, test date, test time and test centre. The roll number on it is the key to checking the result later.
| Force | Portal | Credential to download | When the slip appears |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Navy | joinpaknavy.gov.pk | CNIC without dashes | After registration; test date by SMS and email |
| PAF | joinpaf.gov.pk | CNIC without dashes (password where the account asks) | Instantly after submission |
| Army | joinpakarmy.gov.pk | CNIC (PMA: own CNIC with dashes and father’s CNIC) | 24 to 72 hours (PMA: 5 to 7 working days) |
No force posts the slip to the candidate. The slip is downloaded and printed from the force’s own portal, and a printed copy is brought to the test centre with the original CNIC.
The roll number slip guide covers NTS, PPSC, FPSC and ETEA slips only. This guide covers the forces portals only.
What is a registration slip in Pakistan#
A registration slip is the entry document for a forces test, and it comes from the force’s own portal, not from any testing body.
The slip comes from the force that runs the test, never from the department hiring the candidate and never from a testing body.
The slip carries the candidate’s roll number, test date, test time and test centre, with the candidate’s name and CNIC. The roll number on the slip is the key to checking the result after the test.
Entry may not be allowed without a valid printed slip and the required original identification documents. The candidate reports to the designated centre on time.
The forces portals are separate from the testing-body portals. The live roll number slip guide covers NTS, PPSC, FPSC and ETEA only, and states that those slips appear about one to two weeks before the test. The forces slips come from joinpakarmy.gov.pk, joinpaknavy.gov.pk and joinpaf.gov.pk.
Pak Navy online registration slip in Pakistan#
The Pak Navy online registration slip is downloaded from joinpaknavy.gov.pk. The candidate enters the CNIC number without dashes and presses “Check Status” or “Submit”, and the slip appears on screen with the photo and test details.
- Open joinpaknavy.gov.pk: go to the Pakistan Navy recruitment website, joinpaknavy.gov.pk.
- Enter the CNIC without dashes: enter the CNIC number without dashes in the slip or status section.
- Press Check Status or Submit: the slip appears on screen with the photo and test details.
- Print the slip: print the slip with Ctrl + P, and keep a printed copy for test day.
What the Navy slip contains
The Navy slip contains the test date, reporting time, roll number and assigned Pakistan Navy Recruitment and Selection Centre (PNR&SC). The candidate reports to the designated centre on time.
The slip can be printed again later from “Registration Slips” on the site. A lost slip can be downloaded again as many times as wanted by entering the CNIC on the official website, with no penalty for re-downloading.
Confirmed and Pending status
A “Confirmed” application status means the form is submitted but the test date is not yet assigned, and the candidate waits 48 to 72 hours.
A “Pending” result means the candidate has registered but the PNR&SC is still scheduling the exam, and the candidate keeps checking daily.
The Navy sends test dates by SMS and email, and the candidate keeps the mobile number and email address given at registration active. A wrong CNIC or date of birth is hard to fix later, and the candidate checks every field before submitting.
The Navy registration fee is paid on the day of the entrance test at the centre. The test-day documents include a crossed postal order of Rs 100 (sailors) or Rs 200 (officers) in favour of the Director of Recruitment, NHQ.
Navy registration open now
Registration for SSC Course 2027-A and the M Cadet Scheme 12th Batch is open from 1 to 22 November 2026 on joinpaknavy.gov.pk. PN Cadet Term 2027-A registration closed on 11 October 2026, and Sailor Batch C-2026 closed on 22 October 2026.
The join Pak Navy guide explains the Navy entry routes in full, including the SSC course and the sailor batches.
PNR&SC test centres are Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Faisalabad, Swat, Abbottabad, Dera Ismail Khan, Muzaffarabad, Gilgit and Rahim Yar Khan.
Join PAF registration slip in Pakistan#
The PAF registration slip is downloaded from joinpaf.gov.pk. The candidate enters the CNIC number without dashes (and the password, where the account asks for it), and the slip appears with the test date, time and venue.
The roll number slip is generated instantly after the online application is submitted. The candidate prints it immediately with Ctrl + P, and the slip contains the test date and time. A printed copy is mandatory for entry into the test centre.
- Open joinpaf.gov.pk: go to the Pakistan Air Force recruitment website, joinpaf.gov.pk.
- Enter the CNIC without dashes: enter the CNIC number without dashes, and the password where the account asks for it.
- Print the slip: the slip appears with the test date, time and venue, and the candidate prints it immediately with Ctrl + P.
What the PAF slip contains
The PAF slip contains the test date, time and selection centre. The candidate prints it immediately, and a printed copy is mandatory for entry into the test centre.
PAF registration is free. No registration fee is charged for Officer or Airman entry, and PAF recruitment never charges money for registration, roll number slips or selection.
The PAF sends test dates by SMS and email, and the candidate keeps the mobile number and email address given at registration active.
PAF Information and Selection Centres are Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Abbottabad, Dera Ismail Khan, Muzaffarabad, Gilgit, Sialkot and Rahim Yar Khan.
The join PAF guide explains the PAF entry routes in full, including the officer and airman entries.
Army registration slip in Pakistan#
The Army registration slip is downloaded from joinpakarmy.gov.pk. The general Army figure is that the slip is downloaded within 24 to 72 hours of registration, and it carries the test date, time and AS&RC venue.
- Open joinpakarmy.gov.pk: go to the Pakistan Army recruitment website, joinpakarmy.gov.pk.
- Enter the CNIC: enter the CNIC in the registration status or slip section, and the slip appears with the test date, time and AS&RC venue.
- Print the slip: print the slip and bring it with the original CNIC to the test centre.
The candidate can also register in person at the nearest AS&RC by submitting the documents there. The only official registration site is joinpakarmy.gov.pk, ending in .gov.pk. The older address joinpakarmy.com.pk does not load.
The army initial test guide explains the initial-test stage in full, including the verbal and non-verbal intelligence tests.
AS&RC test centres are Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Gilgit, Hyderabad, Multan, Muzaffarabad, Faisalabad, Khuzdar, Pano Aqil and D.I. Khan.
PMA Long Course registration slip in Pakistan#
The PMA Long Course slip is downloaded from the “Exam Slip” or “Registration Slip” option on joinpakarmy.gov.pk. The candidate enters the candidate’s own CNIC in the format with dashes (for example 61101-1234524-1) and the father’s CNIC in the same format, and both fields are required.
The slip appears and can be downloaded and printed. It can be re-downloaded at any time using the same CNIC.
The slip contains the Applicant ID, full name, CNIC, exam station (the AS&RC centre selected during registration), registration status, candidate roll number, test date and test time (morning or evening session).
Morning test candidates must reach the centre by 7:00 AM.
The slip and the fee challan are downloaded together from “Registration Status” by choosing the course and entering the CNIC. The fee is paid at a National Bank of Pakistan branch into the account titled “Registration and Examination Fee Personnel Administration Directorate”.
The fee amount is printed on the challan.
Provisional Approval
“Provisional Approval” or “Approved” on the PMA slip means the candidate is cleared to sit for the preliminary test only. It does not guarantee final selection.
The AS&RC retains the authority to disqualify a candidate at document verification if the marks, name or date of birth on the certificates do not match what was entered during online registration, even with a valid roll number slip.
Slip timing for PMA
The PMA slip timing differs from the general Army figure.
The PMA roll number slip is downloaded after 5 to 7 working days from “Registration Status”. Some candidates receive the slip within 15 to 20 days of submitting the application.
The general Army figure is 24 to 72 hours. The 5 to 7 working days and 15 to 20 days figures are PMA-specific, with the timing varying by course and centre.
A PMA slip with no test date is normal. The test date and time are updated in batches after initial approval, and the candidate re-generates the slip after 3 to 5 days.
The exam centre selected during registration is final. The centre cannot be changed after the slip is generated, for the Army and for the Navy.
The PMA 159 round ran from 14 September to 23 October 2026, and the initial tests run from 5 October to 15 December 2026 at Army Selection and Recruitment Centres on weekdays only.
No official passing-marks figure is published for the PMA initial test. The figure in circulation is 50% marks in each section.
What to do if you lose your Pak Navy online registration slip#
A lost slip is re-downloaded from the same portal, by the same CNIC. The Navy slip is downloaded again as many times as wanted by CNIC on joinpaknavy.gov.pk, with no penalty for re-downloading.
A Navy candidate who loses the slip and cannot retrieve it online goes to the nearest PNR&SC to get it.
That is also the route for a result check when the roll number is lost, because the result page needs the roll number exactly as written on the slip.
A lost PAF slip is reprinted from the reprint page at joinpaf.gov.pk/join/rePrintSlip. The candidate who remembers the registration details uses that page.
The candidate who does not remember the details contacts the Join PAF Helpdesk (phone +92 3239403847 for Officer inquiry, +92 3239403851 for Airmen and Civilian inquiry) or visits the nearest PAF Information and Selection Centre.
A lost PMA slip is downloaded and printed as many times as wanted from joinpakarmy.gov.pk using the CNIC, with no penalty for re-downloading.
What to do if your slip has an error#
A slip with the wrong name, date of birth or marks is a document-verification problem. The Army disqualifies a candidate at document verification if the certificates do not match the registration, even with a valid roll number slip.
A wrong CNIC or date of birth is hard to fix later, and the candidate checks every field before submitting.
A Navy test centre is final. A date change is possible only in an extreme medical emergency, in person at the PNR&SC, subject to approval.
No slip-error correction route is published for PAF. A PAF candidate with a wrong detail on the slip contacts the Join PAF Helpdesk or visits the nearest PAF Information and Selection Centre.
A slip with no photo is still valid for the Navy. The photo sometimes does not load because of server load, and the candidate pastes a passport-size photo on the printed slip manually, and it is accepted.
No slip is issued by name. The forces portals ask for the CNIC, not the name, and no site can give a real slip by name.
What to bring on test day#
All three forces ask for the printed slip and the original CNIC. Phones are banned in the hall, so the candidate does not count on the slip on the phone.
| Force | What to bring |
|---|---|
| Pak Navy | Printed registration slip; original CNIC (smart card, or B-Form for under 18 with the father’s CNIC); original Matric, FSc or BS marksheets; original domicile certificate; crossed postal order of Rs 100 (sailors) or Rs 200 (officers) in favour of the Director of Recruitment, NHQ; 2 passport-size photographs |
| PAF | Printed registration slip; original CNIC smart card with an attested photocopy of the father’s CNIC; original education certificates with detailed marks sheets and sanads; equivalence certificates with transcripts for A and O-level candidates; 2 fresh passport-size photographs and a whiteboard marker; domicile or local certificate for Balochistan candidates |
| Army (PMA Long Course) | Roll number slip; original Matric and Intermediate certificates with detailed marks sheets; original CNIC or Form-B; father’s CNIC; domicile certificate; 3 to 6 passport-size photographs; original NBP fee challan deposit receipt |
Calculators and cell phones are not permitted inside the PAF selection centre. Mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, laptops, notebooks and bags are not allowed inside the Army centre, and slippers or flip-flops are not allowed.
The PMA candidate arrives one hour early. The full documents list for government jobs is in the documents required for government jobs guide.
How to check your result#
The roll number on the slip is the key to checking the result after the test. Each force has its own result page, and no specific result date is stated in this guide.
| Force | Where to check | Credential |
|---|---|---|
| Pak Navy | Results tab on joinpaknavy.gov.pk, then the Download Result page | Roll number exactly as on the slip |
| PAF | “Merit List” or “Check Result” tab on joinpaf.gov.pk | CNIC without dashes |
| Army | Results section on joinpakarmy.gov.pk; merit lists at AS&RCs | Roll number or CNIC |
Pak Navy result
The Pak Navy result is checked by roll number. The candidate opens the Results tab on joinpaknavy.gov.pk, which leads to the Download Result page, enters the roll number exactly as written on the registration slip, and presses Submit.
The outcome (shortlisted, not shortlisted, or selected) is displayed on screen, and the result slip is printed or saved as PDF. Results are uploaded by batch, not as a single list.
“Shortlisted” means the candidate is called for the medical, interview and physical efficiency test, and it is not final selection. A candidate who enters the CNIC where a roll number is expected gets the registration slip retrieved by CNIC.
PAF result
The PAF result is checked by CNIC. The initial E-Testing result appears on the computer screen immediately after the test. The final merit list is uploaded on joinpaf.gov.pk under the “Merit List” or “Check Result” tab and is checked by CNIC without dashes.
The PAF does not send results by SMS. The final merit list is usually displayed at the respective PAF Information and Selection Centre first, and the online status is updated a few days later.
The online system accepts CNIC numbers only, and no result is available by name online. Printed lists at the centres contain names and fathers’ names. The PAF rarely uploads a full public PDF, and the candidate checks the individual status by CNIC.
Army result
The Army result is checked by roll number or CNIC. The candidate opens the Results section on joinpakarmy.gov.pk and enters the roll number or CNIC.
Results and merit lists are also displayed at the AS&RCs. Call letters are sent to the address given in the application and by mobile message.
The initial test result is followed by the medical, physical test, interview and ISSB stages.
Slip scams to avoid#
Navy recruitment never charges money for registration, roll number slips or selection. Anyone asking for payment is running a scam, and the candidate reports them and applies only through joinpaknavy.gov.pk.
PAF recruitment never charges money for registration, roll number slips or selection. The candidate applies only through joinpaf.gov.pk.
The Army collects its fee only through the fee challan generated from the candidate’s own registration, paid at National Bank of Pakistan branches.
Nobody can sell a seat, a test date or an ISSB pass. A caller or message asking for money to “confirm” a selection is reported to the Join Pak Army help desk on 051-5686225, and the GHQ Facilitation Centre is on 051-111-130-786.
No site can give a real slip by name, and no slip link sent by a stranger on WhatsApp is real. The forces portals ask for the CNIC, not the name.
Mistakes to avoid#
The mistakes below cost candidates their test. Each one is avoidable with a careful read of the slip and the notice.
- Entering the CNIC with dashes where the portal asks without: the Navy and PAF portals ask for the CNIC without dashes, while the PMA slip asks for the CNIC with dashes. The wrong format returns no slip.
- Waiting for the slip on the last day: the Army slip takes 24 to 72 hours, and the PMA slip takes 5 to 7 working days. A candidate who registers late may not have the slip in time.
- Trusting a “Confirmed” status as a test date: “Confirmed” means the form is submitted but the test date is not yet assigned. The candidate waits 48 to 72 hours and keeps checking.
- Panicking over a slip with no test date: a PMA slip with no test date is normal. The test date and time are updated in batches, and the candidate re-generates the slip after 3 to 5 days.
- Counting on the slip on the phone: phones are banned in the hall. The candidate brings a printed slip and the original CNIC.
- Checking the result by the wrong credential: the Navy result needs the roll number exactly as on the slip, and the PAF result needs the CNIC. A CNIC entered where a roll number is expected retrieves the slip, not the result.
- Paying anyone for a slip or a selection: the Navy and PAF never charge for registration, slips or selection, and the Army fee is paid only through the NBP challan. Anyone asking for money is running a scam.
- Using the wrong portal: the forces slips come from joinpakarmy.gov.pk, joinpaknavy.gov.pk and joinpaf.gov.pk. The NTS, PPSC, FPSC and ETEA portals in the roll number slip guide do not issue forces slips.
Frequently asked questions#
What is a registration slip?
A registration slip, also called a roll number slip or exam slip, is the entry document for a forces test. It carries the roll number, test date, test time and test centre, and it is downloaded from the force’s own portal.
Where do I download my Pak Navy registration slip?
The Pak Navy registration slip is downloaded from joinpaknavy.gov.pk. The candidate enters the CNIC number without dashes and presses “Check Status” or “Submit”, and the slip appears on screen with the photo and test details. The slip is printed with Ctrl + P.
What if I lose my PAF registration slip?
A lost PAF slip is reprinted from the reprint page at joinpaf.gov.pk/join/rePrintSlip. The candidate who remembers the registration details uses that page.
The candidate who does not remember the details contacts the Join PAF Helpdesk on +92 3239403847 (Officer) or +92 3239403851 (Airmen and Civilian), or visits the nearest PAF Information and Selection Centre.
How long does the Army slip take?
The Army slip is downloaded within 24 to 72 hours of registration. The PMA Long Course slip takes longer: 5 to 7 working days from “Registration Status”, with some candidates receiving it within 15 to 20 days of submitting the application.
What if my slip has no test date?
A PMA slip with no test date is normal. The test date and time are updated in batches after initial approval, and the candidate re-generates the slip after 3 to 5 days.
A Navy “Confirmed” status also means no test date yet, and the candidate waits 48 to 72 hours.
Can I change my test centre?
No. The exam centre selected during registration is final, and the centre cannot be changed after the slip is generated, for the Army and for the Navy.
A Navy date change is possible only in an extreme medical emergency, in person at the PNR&SC, subject to approval.
What do I bring on test day?
The candidate brings the printed registration slip and the original CNIC.
- Navy: original marksheets, domicile, a crossed postal order of Rs 100 (sailors) or Rs 200 (officers), and 2 passport-size photographs.
- PAF: original certificates, 2 fresh passport-size photographs and a whiteboard marker.
- Army PMA: original Matric and Intermediate certificates, the father’s CNIC, domicile, 3 to 6 passport-size photographs and the original NBP fee challan deposit receipt.
How do I check my Navy result?
The Navy result is checked on joinpaknavy.gov.pk. The candidate opens the Results tab, which leads to the Download Result page, enters the roll number exactly as written on the registration slip, and presses Submit.
The outcome is displayed on screen, and the result slip is printed or saved as PDF.
How do I check my PAF result?
The PAF result is checked on joinpaf.gov.pk by CNIC. The initial E-Testing result appears on the computer screen immediately after the test.
The final merit list is uploaded under the “Merit List” or “Check Result” tab and is checked by CNIC without dashes. The PAF does not send results by SMS.
How do I check my Army result?
The Army result is checked on joinpakarmy.gov.pk by roll number or CNIC. Results and merit lists are also displayed at the AS&RCs, and call letters are sent to the address given in the application and by mobile message.
Is the registration slip free?
The PAF slip is free, and PAF recruitment never charges money for registration, slips or selection.
The Navy fee is paid on the day of the entrance test at the centre, by crossed postal order of Rs 100 (sailors) or Rs 200 (officers).
The Army fee is paid by NBP challan, and the amount is printed on the challan.
Can I enter the test with the slip on my phone?
No. Phones are banned in the hall, and the candidate does not count on the slip on the phone. The candidate brings a printed slip and the original CNIC.
