Download PNG Navy Recruitment Application Form 2025-2026

We are pleased to inform you about PNG Navy Recruitment Application Form 2025-2026

Ranks: Papua New Guinea Defence Force ranks
The Minister for Defence: The Honourable Fabian Pok
Reaching military age annually: 67,781 males (2010 est.), 65,820 females (2010 est.)
Commander of the PNGDF: Brigadier General Gilbert Toropo
Available for military service: 1,568,210 males, age 16–49 (2010 est.), 1,478,965 females, age 16–49 (2010 est.)
Fit for military service: 1,130,951 males, age 16–49 (2010 est.), 1,137,753 females, age 16–49 (2010 est.)
The military force in charge of defending Papua New Guinea is known as the Papua New Guinea Defence Force. Prior to independence, it was a part of the Australian Army’s ground forces in the Papua New Guinea region. It was established in January 1973, and its ancestors were the Pacific Islands Regiment.

consider the responsibilities of the job, before making an attempt pursuing a career in this field, When you complete a job application, regardless of whether it is a paper application or an online job application, there is information you will need to provide in order to apply for the job and be considered for the position.

PNG DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

To qualify you will need to meet the minimum basic requirements listed below, as well as specific requirements for your chosen trade. In order to be considered a more competitive applicant, we recommend exceeding these requirements where possible.

You must:

  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age*
  • Have completed at least three years of secondary school education
  • Be medically fit for service
  • Meet the citizenship & security requirements.

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TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION, YOU WILL NEED:

1.Your Next of Kin’s name and contact details
2.School qualifications including subjects, grades gained and year obtained
Any tertiary or trade qualifications you have achieved with grades gained and year obtained
3.If relevant, any previous employment details including dates, employer, locations and duties
4.Your driver licence details (number, classes and any endorsements)
5.Dates and outcomes of any criminal convictions
6.Your current accurate height and weight
7.Your Doctor’s name and contact details i.e. telephone and address
8.Dates, details and outcomes of any past or current medical conditions, (e.g. operations, broken bones, asthma history, any medications)
9.Your vaccination/immunisation history (this can be obtained from your Doctor)
10.A list of your preferred trades and Service(s)
11.If you have served previously, you will need to supply some previous service details e.g. your Service Number.

To apply for PNG Defence Force Recruitment 2019 online and to complete online job applications, you’ll need Internet access, an email address to use for job searching, an up-to-date resume, a cover letter for some jobs, your employment history, and your availability to work if you’re applying for a part-time job.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA PNG DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITMENT ENTRY PROCESS

To those interested in joining the PNGDF:

  1. GENERAL ENLIST APPLICATIONS

This is for applicants who want to become a Soldier are to go through 3 months recruit training in Goldie Recruit Training Depot. Only males are eligible to apply. Female recruitment has been halted for an indefinite period.

Age: Between 18-27 years for General Enlistee

2. OFFICER CADET APPLICATIONS

This is if you want to become an Officer in the PNGDF. Training is for 18months and is done at the Joint Forces Academy in Igam Barracks, Lae, formally known as the Defence Academy.

Both Males and Females are eligible to apply if you fit all the criterias as posted previously on this page.

Age: Between 18-30 years for Officer Cadet

3. DIRECT ENTRY OFFICER APPLICATIONS

This applies to those who already have Tertiary qualifications and are
currently in the workforce, and are interested to join the force as a Specialist in your respective fields. Training is only for 3 months in Igam Barracks, Lae in which you will learn the basics of the army. Both Females and Males are
eligible to apply

Age: Between 18-30 years for Direct Entry

PNG DEFENCE FORCE REQUIREMENTS
  1. Expression/Letter of Interest;
  2. Copies of Certificates (Grades 10 &12 ) and other Tertiary Certificates;
  3. Police clearance;
  4. Updated CV &
  5. Reference

Address:
HQPNGDF
RECRUITMENT OFFICE
FMB,BOROKO
MURRAY BARRACKS

The PNGDF Recruiting Office does NOT have an EMAIL ADDRESS and there are NO APPLICATION FORMS. Interested Applicants may apply by providing the required docs as stated above

Recommended: PNG Defence Force Recruitment | Application Form, Dates & Requirements

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  2. Hi I currently doing my grade 12. As Long as I can remember it as been my dream to be a DF so please
    I’ll be patiently waiting for your responds.

  5. Hi I’m a young and energetic citizen of png and I’m really interested to join the png navy, but l dont have an application form to formally apply .Can someone please assist me with the process of applying for the job you help will be highly appreciated thank-you very much.

  16. I’m very interested to serve for PNGDF this year as a service for my nation PNG so please inform me about the application form or rather recruitment date..

  17. I’m very interested to serve for PNGDF this year and so I’m kindly requesting for a application form or rather how to apply online.

  18. Please I’m very interested to serve for PNGDF would you please inform me regarding the PNGDF application form for 2024 or do send me the application form, please I’m awaiting any response,God bless and a happy new year

  19. I’m very interested to serve for PNGDF as a service for my nation Papua New Guinea,please inform me on any latest for the application form and please send me the application form for 2024 recruitment.God bless and happy new year to you I’m awaiting your response.

  20. Hello,I’m a current grade 12 graduate (2023) at BUSU Secondary School Lae.
    It always my dream to serve the people and government of Papua New Guinea since I was a kid.
    When I learned about the recruitment,I was so excited that’s why I wrote to you to saw my interest.

  21. I am really interested in joining the PNG Navy. Can you please send me the application form via my email? Thank you. Have a good day.

  31. I’m very interested to join the PNG Navy and it’s always been my dream since I was a child till now… PLEASE I NEED AN APPLICATION FROM FOR 2024 CAN YOU SEND ME ONE, IT WILL BE AN HONOUR WORKING WITH THE PNG NAVY…

  39. I’m very interested to join the PNGDF to carry out the laws and monitoring the PNG boundaries to make sure no unnecessary migration in and out of our beautiful nation.
    Other wise send me the message to let me know, when and
    What source of communication would be fast to use when applying for.

  41. I’m very interested in joining PNG navy recruitment in 2024, please I kindly asking for 2023 application form send to me via email.

  42. I’m interested to join/recruited as PNG Navy. I need some assistance how to get the application and how to apply.
    Thank you so much.

  44. Am bucklend marum from EAST NEW BRITAIN, 2021 am finishing up my grade 12. Please want to know the recruitment for png navy , what month will be the recruitment for png navy.am interested in joining the png navy

  50. I`m really interested in joining the PNG Navy
    So please would you guys be so kind to send me the application form via my email..

  52. I am really interested to join the PNG Navy
    please do send me the 2023 application form via my email..
    I am patiently waiting.
    Thankyou and May God bless you

    • I am really interested to join the PNG navy.
      Please send me the application form for the 2025 please.
      Thank you kindly waiting for your response

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