The Pakistan Army Recruitment and Selection Office Sialkot Cantt announces a government employment vacancy for the civilian support position of Bawarchi (Cook) under Basic Pay Scale BPS-01. Eligible male candidates domiciled in Sialkot, Gujranwala, or Narowal districts are invited to apply for this permanent establishment role.
Institutional Background and Station Overview
The Pakistan Army Selection and Recruitment Centre at Sialkot Cantt serves as a primary hub for processing civilian and military enlistments across northern Punjab. Operating on Shehzad Shaheed Road within the Sialkot Cantonment jurisdiction, the facility maintains comprehensive logistical, administrative, and dining infrastructure to accommodate training contingents, recruitment boards, and resident staff.
Operational Scope and Catering Duties
The Bawarchi (Cook) is responsible for everyday food preparation, dining hall catering, and kitchen hygiene across cantonment messes and staff dining facilities. Operational responsibilities include cooking wholesome traditional meals for military staff, managing basic kitchen provisions, maintaining strict food safety and cleanliness standards in food storage areas, washing cooking equipment, and supporting logistical preparations during official recruitment sessions and administrative gatherings.
Application Preparation and Document Checklist
Candidates fulfilling the middle pass criteria should compile their application dossier with the following required documents:
- Handwritten or typed job application stating full name, father's name, postal address, contact number, and the post applied for.
- Attested photocopy of Middle Pass school educational certificate.
- Attested copy of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).
- Attested copy of Domicile certificate from Sialkot, Gujranwala, or Narowal district.
- Two recent passport-sized color photographs.
- Discharge book copy for ex-servicemen applying within the relaxed age bracket.
Submission Logistics and Dispatch Guidelines
Completed application files must be dispatched by postal mail or submitted by hand to the Army Selection and Recruitment Office, Shehzad Shaheed Road, Sialkot Cantt to arrive on or before 20 October 2026. Candidates must write the designation name clearly on the top corner of the envelope. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained. Candidates will undergo basic medical screening at their own arrangement, and no TA/DA will be paid for interview or practical cooking assessments.