JOIN PAK ARMY AS CAPTAIN THROUGH DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION

ENTRY MAY 2017

1. Eligibility Conditions
a. Qualification / Age

Category of Selection Qualification AGE

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

(Army Education Corps Chemistry 1 May 2017
Biology (Zoology/Botany)
Mgmt Sciences
Physics
Geography
NIA / IR
Islamic Studies
Urdu
Arabic
Corps of Ordnance BSc/BE in following disciplines:- 28 years as on
(Ord) Textile / Leather Technology 1 May 2017
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 2017
Serving VASs
of RV&FC
21-35 Years as
on 1 May 2017
Psychologist MA/MSc in following disciplines:- 28 years as on
General Phycology 1 May 2017
Clinical Phycology

b. Common Features
(1) Minimum CGPA 2.5 out of 4 or 60% marks in annual system in
sciences / Mgmt Sciences espPhy, Chem, Biology subjs.

(2) Minimum CGPA 2 out of 4 or 50% marks in annual system for Islamic
Studies, Urdu, IR, Arabic and Psychology.

(3) No 3rd Division or grade D and only one 2nd Division / Grade C
throughout the academic career i.e. Matric to Post Graduations.
ExceptUrdu, Islamic Studies and Arabic, 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 deg as
pvt candidates are eligible provided they have acquired BA/B.Sc
degree asregular candidates.

c. Gender - Male
d. Marital Status - Married / Unmarried
e. NationalityCitizens 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).
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

websitewww.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 para6 and will pay prospectus fee on
the day of test.Candidates must attain working knowledge of computer, as
registration andtests 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 para6 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 09 January - 03 February 2017

(2) Preliminary Tests 20 February - 24 February 2017

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

onmultiple choice questions will be conducted at AS&RCs as per following
schedule:-
AEC
Chemistry
Biology (Zoology/Botany) 20 February 2017
Management Sciences
Physics
Geography 21 February 2017
NIA / IR
Islamic Studies
Urdu 22 February 2017
Arabic
Ord
BE Textile/Leather Technology
23 February 2017
BE Plastic/Wood Technology
RV&FC
24 February 2017
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 Minute
g. ISSBTestsShort 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.

5. Training Period at PMA 6 Months

6. Documents Required at AS&RCs

a. Original certificates / detailed marks sheets alongwith two attested
photocopiesof 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

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