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JOIN PAK ARMY AS CAPTAIN THROUGH DIRECT SHORT SERVICE

COMMISSION
ENTRY MAY 2018
1. Eligibility Conditions
a. Qualification / Age
Category of Selection Qualification Age

AEC ► MA / MSc in following disciplines:- 28 Years as on

● Chemistry 1 May 2018
● Biology (Zoology/Botany)
● Computer Science
● Maths (Statistic)
● Economics
● Geography
● English
● History
● Islamic Studies
● Pakistan Studies
● Urdu
● Arabic
Corps of Ordnance ► BSc/BE in following disciplines:- 28 years as on
(Ord) ● Textile / Leather Technology 1 May 2018
● Plastic / Wood Technology
Corps of Remount DVM or equivalent degree Registered Civilians 21-28
Veterinary and Farms with PVMC Years as on
Officer (RV&FC) 1 May 2018
Serving VASs
of RV&FC
21-35 Years as
on 1 May 2018
Psychologist ► MA/MSc in following disciplines:- 28 years as on
● General Psychs 1 May 2018
● Clinical Psychs

b. Common Features
(1) Minimum CGPA 2.5 out of 4 or 60% marks in annual system in
sciences / Cptr Science esp Chemistry, Biology/Zoology, Maths,
Economics and Geography.
(2) Minimum CGPA 2 out of 4 or 50% marks in annual system for
English, History, slamic Studies, Pak Studies, Urdu, Arabic and
Psychology.
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(3) No 3rd Division or grade D and only one 2nd Division / Grade C
throughout the academic career i.e. Matric to Post Graduations.
Except Urdu, Islamic Studies, Pak Studies and History for which
more than one 2nd Division shall be acceptable.
(4) M.Phil / MS will be given preference.
(5) Candidates only graduated from HEC / PEC recognized
universities or foreign universities recognized by HEC are
eligible.
(6) Candidates acquired MA / MSc Degree as private candidates
are not eligible.
(7) In case of Islamic Studies, those holding MA Islamic Studies
degree as pvt candidates are eligible provided they have
acquired BA/BSc degree as regular candidates.
c. Gender - Male
d. Marital Status - Married / Unmarried
e. Nationality Citizens of Pakistan and domicile holders of Azad
Kashmir. Upon final selection, candidates with dual nationality will have
to surrender nationalities other than Pakistani.

f. Physical Standards

(1) Minimum Height - 5’ - 4’’ (162.5 cm)

(2) Weight - As per Body Mass Index

2. Ineligibility Conditions
a. A candidate with specific higher qualification is eligible even if he is
twice rejected by ISSB for PMA / OTS / Graduate Course or equivalent
Naval / PAF Courses.
b. A candidate with specific higher qualification, who is rejected once by
ISSB for PMA / OTS / Graduate Course or equivalent Naval / PAF
Courses and once rejected for specific higher qualification entry, will
not be eligible for third chance.
c. Permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board.
d. Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B & C (Appeal Medical Board
cannot be requested).
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e. Declared unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital except those cleared by

Appeal Medical Board.
a.

f. Withdrawn from any Academy / Training Institution of Armed Forces on

any ground.
g. Withdrawn from any bonded Armed Forces college / institution on
disciplinary grounds.

h. Dismissed / removed / debarred from Govt Services including Armed

Forces.
i. Convicted in a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude.

3. Registration and Preliminary Selection Procedure. Candidates can

register either through Internet or by visiting Army Selection and Recruitment
Centers (AS&RCs). Following procedure will be adopted:-

a. Registration through Internet. Candidate can register on website

www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk Date and time of test shall be intimated on
internet for which the individual should have an e-mail account.
Candidates will report on exact date and time given for preliminary
test on computerized roll number slip. Date once given will not be
changed. Candidates will also bring along all documents mentioned in
para 6 and will pay prospectus fee on the day of test. Candidates must
attain working knowledge of computer, as registration and tests will be
conducted on computers.
b. Registration at AS&RCs. Candidates may report at nearest AS&RCs
for registration / allotment of roll number alongwith necessary
documents mentioned in para 6 and the prospectus fee for completion
of registration formalities. Candidates will bring these documents on
the day of test as well.
c. Schedule of Registration / Preliminary Tests. Registration
and Preliminary Tests will be held as per the following schedule:-
(1) Registration 15 January - 17 February 2018
(2) Preliminary Tests 19 February - 27 February 2018

d. Academics / Intelligence Tests. Academics / Intelligence tests based

on multiple choice questions will be conducted at AS&RCs as per
following schedule:-
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► AEC
● Chemistry
19 February 2018
● Biology (Zoology/Botany)
● Cptr Sciences 20 February 2018
● Geography
● Economics 21 February 2018
● History
● English
● Islamic Studies 22 February 2018
● Pakistan Studies
● Urdu
● Arabic 23 February 2018
● Maths (Statistic)
► Ord
● BE Textile/Leather Technology
26 February 2018
● BE Plastic/Wood Technology
► RV&FC
27 February 2018
► Psychologist

e. Preliminary Medical Tests. Candidates will undergo initial medical

test at AS&RCs.

f. Physical Tests. Candidates are required to qualify following physical

tests:-
(1) 1.6 km Run - 9 Minutes
(2) Push Ups - 10 Repetitions in 2 Minutes
(3) Sit Ups - 10 Repetitions in 2 Minutes
(4) Chin Ups - 2 Repetitions in 2 Minutes
g. ISSB Tests. Short listed candidates will receive intimation for ISSB
tests through website as well as call up letters.

4. Further Selection. Detailed medical examination of candidates

recommended by ISSB will be carried out at nearby CMHs. Candidates who are
recommended by ISSB will be called for interview by GHQ Selection Board. No TA /
DA is admissible. Final selection will be made at GHQ on the basis of candidates,
overall performance.
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5. Training Period at PMA. 6 Months

6. Documents Required at AS&RCs

a. Original certificates / detailed marks sheets alongwith two attested
photocopies of each educational certificate/degree / diploma.

b. Candidates serving in government Institutions / Departments will

render No Objection Certificate of the concerned Establishment.

c. Attested photo copy of domicile.

d. Photocopies of computerized National Identity Card.
e. 6 x colour photos duly attested (front & back).
f. Crossed postal order of Rs, 100.00 in favour of Director General
Personnel Administration (DGPA), GHQ Rawalpindi.
Note : Old National Identity Card will not be accepted.

7. Bond. Finally selected candidates will be required to sign a bond to serve the
Army for a minimum period of 7 years. The applicability of bond will commence on
successful completion of basic military training at PMA Kakul.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS VISIT

► Nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Centers at
Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta,
Gilgit, Hyderabad, Multan, Faisalabad,
Muzaffarabad, D.I Khan, Pano Aqil and Khuzdar.
► Email your queries on
Webmaster@joinpakarmy.gov.pk
► For ISSB call up notice visit www.issb.com.pk