Verify before you apply
Real defence job ads:
• are announced on official portals (joinpakarmy.gov.pk, joinpaf.gov.pk, joinpaknavy.gov.pk, fpsc.gov.pk, ppsc.gop.pk)
• NEVER charge money for roll-no slips or registration
• never ask for CNIC copies over WhatsApp before formal registration
Scam red flags:
• 'Pay Rs 500 to confirm seat'
• links that are not the official domain
• 'guaranteed selection' offers
Report fraud: PTA CMS app or FIA cybercrime wing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify a Pakistan defence job advertisement?
Every real announcement appears on the official portals — joinpakarmy.gov.pk for the Army, joinpaf.gov.pk for PAF, joinpaknavy.gov.pk for the Navy, fpsc.gov.pk for FPSC and ppsc.gop.pk for PPSC. Match the newspaper ad number and dates with the portal before applying.
Do I have to pay for a roll number slip?
No. Roll-no slips and online registration for government recruitment are free. Anyone demanding money for a slip, seat confirmation or test venue change is running a scam.
What are the biggest job-scam red flags?
Paying to 'confirm' a seat, links that are not the official domain, 'guaranteed selection' offers, and demands for CNIC copies over WhatsApp before formal registration.
Where do I report a fake job scam in Pakistan?
Report to the PTA through its CMS complaint portal or mobile app, or to the FIA cybercrime wing. Save screenshots of the messages and payment receipts.