CNF Punjab Jobs 2026 for 100+ Sepoy, Naik, Havildar, Clerks and Other Posts

Punjab Counter Narcotics Force (CNF), under the Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, Government of Punjab, has announced recruitment exclusively for retired Army personnel domiciled in Punjab. The advertised categories cover eligible former officers, junior commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, Sepoys, canine personnel and clerks. Applicants must meet the relevant rank-wise age limits, educational and military service conditions, and physical fitness requirements. Appointments will be made on a contract basis, with selected candidates liable to posting in any district of Punjab. Registration and recruitment assessments will take place on November 2–3, 2026, at Fortress Stadium, Lahore Cantt. Successful candidates will appear for interviews from November 4–6, 2026.

Punjab Counter Narcotics Force Vacancy

Age Limit

Recruitment Schedule

Physical Efficiency Test

• One-mile run.
• Chin-ups.
• Push-ups.
• Sit-ups.
• Only candidates who pass the PET may appear for the written examination.
• Candidates arriving late for the PET or another test will not be allowed to participate.

Ineligibility Conditions

• Candidates who are overweight, overage or below Matriculation.
• Candidates whose Discharge Book does not record their character as “Exemplary.”
• Personnel discharged under medical category CEE or invalidated out by a medical board.
• Former ANF personnel whose ERE assessment was “Poor.”
• Personnel who retired before June 30, 2021.
• Personnel currently on LPR or falling within the stated post-test status restriction.
• Individuals previously dismissed or terminated from Punjab CNF.
• Candidates declared unfit in a previous selection process.
• Any applicant found ineligible during recruitment will be disqualified immediately.

Required Documents

• Original Punjab domicile.
• Original CNIC.
• Original Discharge Certificate or Discharge Book.
• Army course reports.
• Medals, awards and other relevant certificates.
• Detailed CV.
• Attested photocopies of all original documents.
• Four recent passport-size photographs.
• Completed application form attached to the advertisement.
• Pen, PT shoes and tracksuit.

Selection Process

1. Registration and initial eligibility checking.
2. Mandatory Physical Efficiency Test.
3. Written examination for physically qualified candidates.
4. Psychological assessment.
5. Interview for successful candidates.

How to Apply

1. Check your eligibility against the relevant rank, age, qualification and military service conditions.
2. Complete the application form attached to the advertisement.
3. Prepare your original documents, attested photocopies, CV and four passport-size photographs.
4. Bring a pen, PT shoes and tracksuit for the recruitment assessments.
5. Report to Fortress Stadium, Lahore Cantt, by 6:00am on November 2 or November 3, 2026, according to your category.
6. Submit the completed application form during registration; advance CV submission is not required.
7. Participate in the prescribed tests and follow the instructions for interviews scheduled from November 4–6, 2026.

Important Conditions

• Only eligible retired Army personnel domiciled in Punjab may participate.
• Recruitment is on a contract basis.
• Selected candidates may be posted to any district in Punjab.
• Candidates must arrange their own travel, accommodation and meals.
• No TA/DA will be provided.
• November 2–3 are the registration and initial test dates; November 4–6 are reserved for interviews of successful candidates.

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