How to Join Mujahid Force of Pakistan as Officer - Eligibility and Procedure

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The Mujahid Force was established in 1965, and was merged into the National Guard when that organization was formed in 1972. It was raised as a reserve force to support and supplement the regular Army during national emergencies and war. The headquarters are in Bhimber, Azad Kashmir, established in 1992. There are 2 mechanism / types of these forces - active and semi- active. Non active are activated only for a short time of 2 months in a year for training and the officers then go back and do their other business of life. In active units the soldiers remain active through out while the officer may be deactivated for smaller period of time after some years.

The Force was originally intended as a border guard unit but has been involved in military actions in recent years. These units are not to be mixed with Janbaz Force, which is a National Guard. Mujahid Battalions are no more a para military force but are rated / considered as good a regular army. The officer cadre in these is promoted to the rank of Colonel.

They select mostly "Issb Recommemded" Candidates. The Mujahid cadets go under the training of one year at PMA, Kakul in Mujahid Officer Course and pass out 2nd Lieutenants. MO Course is based on 6 month training at PMA and 6 month training in Mujahid Regimental Center Bhimber AJK along with compulsory Desert Warfare Course at Desert Warfare School, Chourr Cantt.It only comes once a year in Summer entry. They mostly serve in Kashmir area near LOC, and the area near the border. The salary of Mujahid Officers is very close to that of Army officer in other battalions like FF, PR etc.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Education : Minimum intermediate
• Nationality: Male candidates of the Pakistan only those who have domicile of Sindh Province
• Age: 18 to 30 years for Civilians and 18 to 45 for retires Army person
• Height: minimum 5 Feet 14 Inches
• Chest: Minimum 30 Inches
• Retirement: 23 years of services or 50 years of total age of the person
  
• Availability of Application Form:

For the Application form and the other information
GSO 2 training Mujahid Force Center: 05828444449 and 03312687627