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Recruitment Open!Apply Pakistan Army as Soldier: 1 September 2025 to 23 November 2025
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- Withdrawn from any bonded Armed Force college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
- Second Lieutenant
- Lieutenant
- Captain
- Major
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Colonel
- Brigadier (1 star)
- Major General (2 star)
- Lieutenant General (3 star)
- General (4 star)
- Field Marshal (honorary)
Enlisted Ranks
- Sepoy (Soldier)
- Lance Naik
- Naik
- Havildar
- Naib Subedar
- Subedar
- Subedar Major
How to Apply
Step 1: Online Registration
- Visit www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk
- Create an account with valid email
- Select desired course (PMA, Soldier, etc.)
- Fill the application form completely
- Upload required documents
Step 2: AS&RC Registration
- Report to nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Center
- Bring all original documents
- Pay registration fee (Rs. 100 postal order)
- Receive roll number and test schedule
- Appear for tests on given date
Preparation Resources
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