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Career Paths in Pakistan Army

Course Age Education Nationality
Soldier 18-23 years Middle/Matric/Intermediate Pakistani
PMA Long Course (LC) 18-22 years Intermediate (55%) or Bachelor (60%) Pakistani
Graduate Course 20-25 years BA/BSc/BS/BBA (50%) + Intermediate (50%) Pakistani
Technical Cadet Course (TCC) 17-21 years FSc/ICS (60%) Pakistani

Selection Process

Document Verification

Submit degrees/documents verified by concerned authorities

Registration

Online at www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk or at AS&RCs

Written Test

Academic and Intelligence multiple choice test

Physical & Medical

Meet physical standards and medical requirements

ISSB

Inter Services Selection Board evaluation

Final Selection

GHQ approval and academy induction

Physical Standards

# Course Height Weight Eyesight Running Push Ups Crunches Pull Ups Ditch Crossing
1 Soldier 5'6" BMI Standard 6/6 1.6 km (min) 15 in 2 min 20 in 2 min 3 in 2 min 7'4"×7'4"×4'
2 PMA 5'4" (162.5 cm) BMI Standard 6/6 1.6 km (min) 15 in 2 min 20 in 2 min 3 in 2 min 7'4"×7'4"×4'
3 TCC 5'4" (162.5 cm) BMI Standard 6/6 1.6 km (8 min) 15 in 2 min 15 in 2 min 3 in 2 min 7'4"×7'4"×4'
4 Female Candidates 5' (154.4 cm) BMI Standard 6/6 1.6 km (14 min) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Required Documents
  • Original certificates/mark sheets
  • Original CNIC or B-form with parents' CNIC
  • 3 attested colored photographs
  • Attested domicile copy
  • Rs. 100 postal order in favor of DGPA
Ineligibility
  • Permanently unfit by Appeal Medical Board
  • Withdrawn from any bonded Armed Force college
  • Twice rejected by ISSB/GHQ/NHQ/AHQ
  • Declared unfit by any Armed Force Hospital

Army Service Benefits

Competitive Pay

Attractive salary packages with regular increments

Medical Coverage

Free medical for self, family and parents

International Opportunities

UN missions and courses abroad

Pakistan Army Ranks

Officer Ranks
  1. Second Lieutenant
  2. Lieutenant
  3. Captain
  4. Major
  5. Lieutenant Colonel
  6. Colonel
  7. Brigadier (1 star)
  8. Major General (2 star)
  9. Lieutenant General (3 star)
  10. General (4 star)
  11. Field Marshal (honorary)
Enlisted Ranks
  1. Sepoy (Soldier)
  2. Lance Naik
  3. Naik
  4. Havildar
  5. Naib Subedar
  6. Subedar
  7. Subedar Major

How to Apply

Step 1: Online Registration
  1. Visit www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk
  2. Create an account with valid email
  3. Select desired course (PMA, Soldier, etc.)
  4. Fill the application form completely
  5. Upload required documents
Step 2: AS&RC Registration
  1. Report to nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Center
  2. Bring all original documents
  3. Pay registration fee (Rs. 100 postal order)
  4. Receive roll number and test schedule
  5. Appear for tests on given date

Preparation Resources

Study Notes

Comprehensive preparation materials for all tests

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Practice Tests

Mock exams for written and intelligence tests

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