Introduction to PMA Courses

Induction In Pakistan Army's PMA Long Course

REGULAR COMMISSION IN PAKISTAN ARMY THROUGH PMA LONG COURSE
 (MAY and NOV ENTRY)

Induction is open to all eligible Pakistanis irrespective of caste, creed, religion and region.

1. NATIONALITY. Male citizens of Pakistan or Azad Kashmir domicile holders and State Class-1 Citizens.
2. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
   1. AGE ON 01 NOV
      1. CIVILIANS
         1. Intmed or Equivalent   -   17-22 Years (Relaxable for three months both in upper and lower age limit under special circumstances)
         2. Graduates for PMA Long   -  17-23 Years Course
      2. Serving Armed Forces Personnel   -   17-25 Years
   2. MARITAL STATUS. Unmarried (serving personnel of the Armed Forces over 20 years of age are eligible, even if married).
   3. TRAINING PERIOD.   2 years at PMA
   4. EDUCATION
      1. CIVILIANS Intermediate with minimum 60 percent marks. The candidates with domicile and having actually been studying in Balolchistan, FATA, District Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Tehsil Bala Kot (Kaghan, Naran) of District Mansehra in NWFP, Tharparker and Tehsil Umer Kot in Sind, District Rajanpur, area of Cholistan Desert, Drawer Fort, Salamsar,Mojgarh, Dingarh of Punjab and Northern Areas, can appear with 55 percent marks.
      2. SERVING ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL 50% Mks in FA/FSc

   NOTES

   1. Candidates who have passed part-1 of Intermediate examination with minimum 60% marks and have appeared/appearing in Supplementary of part-II/final examination and whose result will be announced by 30 Sep 09 can also apply subject to provision of original part-1 marks sheets along with "Hope Certificate" by the head of College/University that they have good chance of passing the finals examination with minimum 60% marks. Such candidates will deposit their original Part-II certificate/mark sheets along with 4 x attested copies to GHQ PA Dte. PA-3(a) within the stipulated time otherwise their selection will not be processed further.
   2. Candidates not issued with Matric certificates or in possession of duplicate / revised mark sheets / certificates of Matric/ Intermediate /BA/BSc MUST get a verification certificate signed by Secretary/Controller Examination of concerned Board/University.
   3. In case a candidate fails to report for ISSB on any ground, ISSB is not obliged to recall the candidates.
3. PHYSICAL STANDARDS
   1. MINIMUM HEIGHT    -    5'.4" (162.5cm)
   2. PHYSICAL FITNESS. The candidates will have to qualify the following physical standards at the time of preliminary selection:-
      1. 1.6 KM Run       -    7.5 Minutes
      2. Push Ups           -    15 repetitions in 2 Minutes
      3. Sit Ups               -    15 repetitions in 2 Minutes
      4. Chin Ups            -    3 repetitions in 2 Minutes
      5. Ditch Crossing    -    7'.4" x 7'.4" with a depth of 4'
4. REGISTRATION AND PRELIMINARY SELECTION Candidates can either register through Internet or by visiting AS&RCs:-
   1. REGISTRATION AT AS&RCS. Candidates will be required to report along with necessary documents at following Army Selection and Recruitment Centres for registration/allotment of Roll No and date/time of written test etcetera:-
      

      AS&RC	Telephone	AS&RC	Telephone
      (1) Peshawar	201-5885	(2) Rawalpindi	561-34137
      (3) Lahore	6699-5855	(4) Multan	531-5885
      			0334-6043699
      (5) Hyderabad;	791-5885	(6) Karachi	560-5885
      (7) Quetta	081-2490-58	(8) Gilgit	05811-961-5887

   2. REGISTRATION THROUGH INTERNET. A candidate can register himself through internet for preliminary test. Date and time of test shall be intimated through internet for which the individual should have an E-mail account. Candidates MUST attain working knowledge of computer as registration and tests will be conducted on computers. Candidate registered through internet will bring Rs.150/- for fresh and Rs.100/- for repeaters as registration fee on the day of test along with original certificate.
   3. WRITTEN / INTELLIGENCE TEST Written/Intelligence test will be based on multiple choice questions from English, Math, Pak Studies, Islamiat and General Knowledge.
   4. SCHEDULE OF REGISTRATION / TESTS Registration and Tests will be held as per following schedule:-

      Registration :	May and October
      Tests :	December and Jun onwards

   5. DOCUMENT REQUIRED AT AS&RCS. Following Certificates alongwith one set of photocopies are required at the time of registration:-
      1. Matric Certificate and Matric Detailed Marks Sheet (Both compulsory). In case of 'O' lvl/'A' lvl, submission of Equivalence Certificate issued by IBCC is mandatory.
      2. Certificate/Detailed Marks Sheet of FA/FSc/Equivalent.
      3. Computerized National Identity Card for 18 years and above or Computerized Form "B" alongwith Guardian's Computerized National Identity Card (Father or Mother) for less than 18 years old.
      4. 6 x Coloured Photos duly attested (front and back) by Principal/class 1 Gazetted Officer.
      5. One set of attested photocopies of above mentioned documents.
      6. Old National Identity Card and Form "B' will not be accepted. Original as well as three photocopies of "NOT RECOMMENDED" letter by Inter Services Selection Board is also required for "Repeater" Candidates.
   6. PRELIMINARY SELECTION. The candidates declared successful in written/intelligence tests will undergo physical/medical tests and preliminary interview at AS&RCs. However, repeater candidates will only be required to undergo medical/physical tests and not the written/intelligence tests.
   7. FURTHER SELECTION. Candidates qualifying preliminary selection will be sent to ISSB for further tests. Medical examination of ISSB recommended candidates will be carried out at nearby CMHs The final selection will be made at GHQ on the basis of candidate’s overall performance.
5. INELIGIBILITIES
   1. Screened out twice by ISSB.
   2. "Not Recommended" twice by ISSB/GHQ Selection & Review Board
   3. Declared medically unfit by an Appeal Medical Board(Army).
   4. Enrolled Cadets and recruits withdrawn/resigned/discharged/dismissed from Armed Forces (Army, Navy & Air Force) training academies/institutions on the grounds of discipline. Character, medical, inefficiency, weak profile, or declared unsuitable.
   5. An individual dismissed/removed from any other Government service.
   6. Convicted by a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude.
6. PAKISTAN NATIONALS RESIDING ABROAD. Eligible candidates residing abroad are exempted from Preliminary Selection. However, Defence Attaches are requested to ascertain their overall suitability, physical deformity and stammering aspects. The candidates are advised to approach Pakistani Embassies (Military/Defence Attaches) in the country where residing or Personnel Administration Directorate PA-3(a), GHQ Rawalpindi, for issuance of application forms only. They will submit their application forms alongwith connected documents through Pakistani Embassies. A postal order of Rs. 100/- and a bank draft of Rs. 500/- in the name of Director Personnel Administration-1., Personnel Administration Directorate, GHQ Rawalpindi will be attached with the application form. Postal address in Pakistan should also be indicated in the application forms so that call up notice for ISSB Tests/Interview and further correspondence to eligible candidates can be made on the given Pakistani address. No traveling allowance will be admissible.Upon final selection candidates with dual nationality will have to surrender nationalities other than Pakistani.
7. PRIVATE COACHING CENTRES FOR ISSB TESTS. According to existing rules of Armed Forces, Pre-ISSB training cannot be imparted by any individual or private coaching centre. GHQ Personnel Administration Directorate denies any link with such illegal & unethical training establishments throughout the country. Any candidate found trained/coached in any private coaching centre will be liable to be not recommended.

Technical Cadet Course

INDUCTION IS OPEN FOR ALL ELIGIBLE PAKISTANI CITIZENS IRRESPECTIVE OF CASTE, CREED, RELIGION AND REGION

1. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS. Candidates must fulfill the following conditions of eligibility:-

   a.	AGE	-	17-21 years relax able for three months both in upper and lower age limit under special circumstances.
   b.	MARITAL STATUS	-	Unmarried Male only
   c.	QUALIFICATIONS	-	FSc (Pre Engineering) Physics, Maths, Chemistry/Computer Studies/Computer Science with minimum 65% marks or Senior Cambridge or GCE 'O' level passed (English being compulsory) in five subjects plus 'A' level passed in Maths, Physics and Chemistry/Computer Studies/Computer Science in Grade 1-6/A-C.

2. PHYSICAL STANDARDS
   1. Minimum Height-5'.4" (162.5 cm)
   2. Vision Standard
      1. Distance Vision. 0020 With glasses 6/9, 6/12
      2. Near Vision. J2, J7 or N8, N12 with or without glasses.
   3. Average Weight Standard.  Should not exceed standard weight for given age and height (Physical Standard chart for weight and height is available with all AS&RCs).
   Notes
   1. Candidates possessing foreign qualifications such as Senior Cambridge or 'O' level and 'A' level etc will be required to obtain equivalence certificate and conversion of marks from Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), Ministry of Education, Islamabad and attach it with the application form.
   2. Candidates passed FSc Part-I Examination with minimum 65% marks and appearing in FSc Part-II Examination in various Education Boards may apply subject to the provision of certificates by the PRINCIPALS of their colleges that they will pass the said examination with minimum 65% marks and attach photo copy of result card of FSc Part-I with the application form.
   3. Candidates with Computer Science instead of Chemistry in FSc can apply for Computer Software Engineering only.
   4. NATIONALITY. Citizens of Pakistan, domiciles of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Northern Areas. Pakistani candidates having dual nationality will initiate the process for renunciation of their foreign nationality and will give an undertaking before joining the Army that they will complete the procedure for renunciation of their foreign nationality before completion of their training. Those failing to renounce their foreign nationality or to complete the procedure will not be granted commission. They will be liable to pay the training charges/bond money and will instead have to seek release/discharge from the Army.
3. INELIGIBLE TO APPLY
   1. Twice screened out or twice rejected by ISSB.
   2. Declared medically unfit by Army Appeal Medical Board.
   3. Cadets who resigned or were withdrawn/discharged/dismissed from Armed Forces Academies/Institutions.
   4. An individual removed, discharged or dismissed from Government Service.
   5. Diploma holders.
   6. Convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral turpitude.
   7. Those studying in any of the Armed Forces Institutions/Academies or nominated against reserved defense quota seats/studying as Paying Cadet in any of the Armed Forces Technical Colleges.
4. REGISTRATION AND PRELIMINARY SELECTION
   Candidates can either register through Internet or by visiting nearest AS&RC.
5. REGISTRATION AT AS&RCs
   1. Candidates will be required to report along with necessary documents , at following Army Selection and Recruitment Centres for registration/allotment of Roll No and date/time of written test etcetera:-

      AS&RC	Telephone	AS&RC	Telephone
      (1) Peshawar	201-5885	(2) Rawalpindi	561-34137
      (3) Lahore	6699-5855	(4) Multan	531-5885
      (5) Hyderabad;	791-5885	(6) Karachi	560-5885
      (7) Quetta	081-2490-58	(8) Gilgit	05811-961-5887

   2. REGISTRATION THROUGH INTERNET. A candidate can register himself through Internet on our website www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk for entry test. Date and time of test shall be intimated through internet, for which the individual should has an E-mail account. Candidates MUST attain working knowledge of computer as registration and tests will be conducted on computer. Candidate registered through internet will bring Rs.150/- as registration fee on the day of test along with original certificates.
   3. WRITTEN TEST. Written test will be based on multiple choice questions from English, Physics, Maths and Chemistry/Computer Science (Only for CS students)
   4. SCHEDULE OF REGISTRATION/TESTS

      Registration	During the month of Mar
      Test	During the month of April

   5. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT AS&RCs. Following Certificates along with one set of Photocopies are required at the time of registration:-
      1. Matric Certificate and Matric Detailed Marks Sheet (Both Compulsory). In case of 'O' Level/'A' Level, submission of Equivalence certificate issued by IBCC is mandatory.
      2. Certificate/Detailed Marks Sheet of FSc/Equivalent.
      3. Computerized National Identity Card or Computerized Form "B" alongwith Guardian's Computerized National Identity Card (Father or Mother).
      4. 2 x Colour Photos (duly attested front and back) by Principal/Class 1 Gazetted Officer.
      5. One set of attested photocopies of above mentioned documents.
      6. Old National Identity Card and Form "B" will not be accepted. Original and 1x photo copy of Inter Services Selection Board "NOT RECOMMENDED" letter is also required for "Repeater" Candidates.
6. SELECTION PROCEDURE
   1. The candidates declared successful in written test will have physical and medical tests at AS&RCs.
   2. Short listed candidates will receive notice for ISSB tests through website as well as call letters.
   3. Medical Examination at CMH/MH.
   4. Final selection at General Headquarters on merit. Allocation of disciplines will also be made strictly on merit. Allotment of discipline/decision of GHQ will be final and no representation in this regard or request for change in discipline allotted will be entertained.
7. TRAINING
   1. Academic

      S/No	Discipline	-	Duration 4 Years at
      (1)	Civil Engineering	-	Military College of Engineering Risalpur (NUST).
      (2)	Telecommunication Engineering	-	M­ilitary College of Signals Rawalpindi (NUST).
      (3)	Computer Software Engineering
      (4)	Electrical Engineering	-	College of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Rawalpindi (NUST).
      (5)	Mechanical Engineering
      (6)	Computer Systems Engineering
      (7)	Mechatronics Engineering
      (8)	Aeronautical Engineering	-	College of Aeronautical Engineering, Risalpur (NUST).

   2. Military Training. One year military training at PMA after obtaining Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Degree.
8. BOND. Finally selected candidates will be required to sign a bond to serve the Army for a minimum period of 13 years.
9. COMMISSION. On completion of Technical Studies at concerned college and military training at Pakistan Military Academy Kakul, cadets will be awarded BE Degree and commission in the Pakistan Army as Capt

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ISSB Complete Questions..Which are Asked From 2008-2011 (ISSB's)

Name the Seven Wonders Of World..........?

1 Chichen Itza

2 Christ the Redeemer

3 Taj Mahal

4 Petra

5 Great Wall of China

6 Colosseum

7 Machu Picchu

Name The Capitals Of,

Haiti

Denmark--kopn haigan

Barbados

Cuba

Peru....

Poor-tau Prince

Copenhagen

Bridgetown

Havana

Common Knowledge

Bone: there are 206 bones in human body.

Flat: his feet are not flat.

Swift: commandos are swift defenders.

Flag: may the flag of our country always up!

Pretty: Pakistan is a very pretty piece of earth.

Tough: i won even the competition was very tough

what fraction come between 1/3 and 1/4 ?

**In mY views we will add the fractions and then divide by 2 you will get accurate answer

7/24 

Suppose You are In Jungle, Unarmed, You have Come Across a Tiger, At That Time, what Will You Do...???---

Some info about pak

Area - Total 796,095 km2 (36th) 307,374 sq mi – 

Ghawa e badar kb hua ? kitny muslim thy n kitny kufara??? ghaz wa e khyber?? haj kb frz hua ??? al ghazwat..........nimaz kb frz hoi ???? etc

forces ma kiun ana chahtay hain,,,,pakistan k sides pa kuan si countries hain...north east west etc....pochien gy k pakistan k irad gird kya h   ya pochn gy East m kya h pakistan k....................dawred line kya h????  pakistan k indian sarhad k sth kitna fasla h????? bs b confident !!! koi masla ni hota chill maro :)

app ki merits n de merits kn kn c hain ???

Aim of lyf..?

Merits in the eys of Friends.??

name ??f/name. educational acievment...APP KE HEIGHT?

INCHES MAI KITNEY HAI?

CENTIMETER MAI KITNEY HAI APP KE HEIGHT?

APP KA WEIGHT POUND MAI KTNA HAI?

CENTIMETER MAI KITNEY HAI APP KE HEIGHT?

motto of army,navy n paf .......??

motto of army :       ”Imaan, Taqwa, Jihad fi Sabilillah” or ”Faith, Piety, Holy War in the path of Allah”. 

DEFINE CHARLES LAW,PASCAL LAW?

APWA=?

NASA=?

...OIC=?  SAARC … Abbrivation batao……… headquter khn hn in k..??  kitny mumalik rokun hn in k…???

F.Sc=? kis ka abbrivation h ? MBBS ??

CSS= Central Superior Services.

PCS== 

5% of 30?

The Senate has____ members

The National Assembly has ____ general seats, _____ women seats and _____ non-muslims seats? 

Let's share some General Knowledge..

1. I.Q. = Intelligence Quotient

2. a.m = Ante Meridiem

3. p.m = Post Meridiem 

...4. e.g. = Exempli Gratia

5. i.e. = Id Est (That is to say)

6. SIM = Subscriber Identity Module 

7. OK = Objection Killed

8. NEWS= North East West South...

   QUESTION RELATED TO SEX IN INTERVIEW.

1. kia aap ne kabi B.P deki hey?

2. Aap ne B.P ketni baar deki hey?

3. Aap k face se lagta hey k 200 ,300 bar deki hogi.

4. Aap ne B.P kaha or q deki?

5. B.P passand ayi?

6. Dekne k baad kia kiya?

7. Aap H.P karte hu?

8. H.P q nahi karte?

9. Any girlfriend/boyfriend?

10. How many girlfriend/boyfriend do u have?

11. DAT per kabi gaye hu?

12. Kabi apni girlfriend/boyfriend k sath sex kiya hey?

13. Kabi apni girlfriend/boyfriend ko touch kia hey?

14. Larki me kia cheez passand hey or q?

15. Agar me aap se aik raat k liye apki girlfriend mangoo tu muje doge kia?

16. SEXUAL URGE kaise pore karte hu?

Regards,

Haider Ayub

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ISSB Complete Questions..Which are Asked From 2008-2011 (ISSB's)

First Impressions
Most people make an initial opinion of a stranger within the first five minutes of meeting them. According to research candidiates' impressions are made up of the following:
Body Language and image (70%)
Tone of voice (20%)
What you say (10%)

As soon as you enter the building you need to be polite to everyone you meet. You need to remain calm and confident, give a firm handshake, and remember to make eye contact. You need to put both yourself and the interviewer at ease by being down-to-earth whilst remaining business-like, it is often quite a good idea to have a few conversation openers, especially if the interviewer takes you to the interview room, it helps break the silence..


Interview Techniques
The interview is not only a chance for the interviewer to assess if you are the right person for the job, but it is also an opportunity for you to see if the forces are suitable for you.
During the interview you need to look for opportunities to be proactive and ask your own questions or try to lead the discussion where appropriate. Questions should reflect your keenness to work for the Forces...
Keep your concentration levels up during the interview and make sure you listen to the responses the interviewer gives you. The worst mistakes happen when people end up asking questions about topics that have already been covered, or don't hear or understand what the interviewer has said.

Key points:
Make sure you give the interviewer your full attention
Wait for them to finish speaking, before you answer the question
Make sure you ask open questions, to ensure you get full answers
Check you understand everything that has been said
What are your biggest accomplishments? This should be job related, and is a chance to show your competency
Where do you see yourself in five years time?

Points you need to remember:
Smiling is a good positive signal, as it reaffirms your good nature
Maintain eye contact
Relax do not rush or fidget
Mirror the interviewers techniques, if they laugh, laugh with them
Maintain an alert position, sit up straight, don't slump, but be comfortable
Always have a confident and honest attitude.

QUESTIONS

Questions Related To Your Bio-Data From ISSB Form Which You Will Filled On First Day Of ISSB.
Your Name Meaning,
Your Father Qualification,
Your Rank Among Your siblings,
Your Qualification And Marks, Year
Your Age,
Your Height , Weight,
What do you do Now a days.?

Questions Related To Your Academic Qualification,
Questions Related To Your Hobbies,
Questions Related To Your Task And Performance,
Questions Related To Your Islamiat,
Surah Hudabia
Fateh Makka
Ghussal Ka Farahiz,
Wazu K Farahiz,
How many sons/Wives Of Prophet(P.B.U.H)
Biggest Surah Of Quran,
Shortest Surah Of Quran,
Total rukus, Sajde , etc
Ayat-ul-Kursi, Dua-Qanoot
Battles Jang -e Badar etc Remeber Strength of Muslims In All battles, And their Year.
*Ghusal & Wazu Ka Kitne Farahiz Hote Hain, Tell Briefly.....?
Ghusal 3 faraiz:
1. Kulli karna
2. Naak main paani dalna
3. Puray jism per es terah paani bahana k baal brabr hissa b khushk na ho.
Wuzu 4 fraiz:
1. Dono baazu kohniu smait dhona,
2. Chehray ka dhona
3. 4th part sir ka masah karna
4. Dono paon takhnoon smait dhona.

Questions Related To Forces,
group Captain is equal to which Rank Of Army,
Motive Of Army, PAF, Navy
Cheif Joint of Army Staff Name
How many People Got Nishan-e Haider And Last person mae who got this award?
Nishan E Haider holder Names!!!!!
Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed 2/1st Punjab
Major Muhammad Tufail Shaheed / East Pakistan Rifles
Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed / 17 Punjab
Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed / 4 FF
Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed /,
Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed /, 6 FF
Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed /, 20 Lancers
Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz Shaheed / 15 Punjab
Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed / 12 NLI
Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed,

Question Related Your emotions, And Feelings,
If you didnt selected then what will you do..??

Questions Related To General Knowledge
Pakistan K North, east, West, South mai Konsa Country hah,
foreign Minister Of China, Japan, India, Pakistan, America
Nigeria, America, Japan, China, England, Srilanka Capital,
Pakistan Highest And Shortest Things, Like Highest Mountain, Shortest Dam, etc,
Cm names Of All 5 Provinces of Pakistan,
Cm name of kashmir,
What is GT Road And Who made it..



Questions Related To english,
Parts Of Speech,
Transalate into english,
woh tumhara kia lagta hah,
mai ne us se aek letter likhwaya,
kal raat se bht taez Barish horahe hah
Jiski Lathi uski Bhens
Woh Zaroor Yahan Ahna Chahta hah

Questions Related To Your Self Analysis,
BoyFriends,
Girlfriends,
Sex etc.....
50000 don to keya karo gay? ??
jhot bolty ho ??
Why Do you Want To Join PAF/Army/Navy..........???



Questions asked from the GTO'S and Presidents at the time of Interview ISSB :
1.capital of Qater?
2.Capital of Austrailia?
3.Prime minister of England?
4.secretaory General of United Nations?
5.Name 5 countries who got independence after1990?
6.Name 5 cities of Balochistan?
7.in which provinces Terbela and mangala Dams are located?
8.Physics:pascals law?dooplers effect?boyel's law?Charles law?Aeroplane flies on which principle?explain?
9.Maths:a)factorize:X2-3xy+2
b)an Aeroplane is going with speed of 2500Km/hr.how much distance will
it travel in 15 minutes?
c)if 12 eggs are of 14 Rs Then what is the Cost of 4 eggs?
10.Why Name NWFP has been changed to KPK?do u think it was right to change the name?
11.Motto of NAVY,ARMY AND AIRFORCE?
12.Name Of AIR CHIEF?
13.Name of Joint Chief?
14.Name of Naval Chief?
15.what is the length of table?
16.If U are Recomended for Navy,and we send u to PMA,Will u go?
17.Federal Minister of Law?

Name Five City Names Of Baluchistan & Pakhounkhawa..
*Balochistan
Ziarat, Quetta, Kalat, Muslim Baagh, Qilla Abdullah District,Nasirabad and Khanozai

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Swabi, Dera Ismail Khan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Peshawar, Mardan, Mingora, Kohat, Mansehra, Haripur And Abbotabad..

• About Pakistani FLAG

* The white and dark green field represents Minorities & Muslim majority,respectively.
* The crescent on the Flag represents progress.
* The five-rayed star represents light and knowledge.

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My ISSB Experiance

As salaamu 'alaikum.

Although I might be a bit late with this but here goes nothing.

2 or 3 years back, if anyone asked me what I wanted to be, I would answer without any hesitation that I wanted to be in the armed forces. And so to make my dream a reality. I went for the initial test at AS&RC RWP. I completed my written tests, no problem (par form bharnay ki bari khawaari thi). There I met 3 of my school fellows. Now you have to understand although my father wasn't that rich but he paid every price necessary to get me good education. So he sent me to the best school in town. And almost all my friends had some backing. So I won't name these friends but let's call them X, Y and Z. Now this X person I really didn't know in school but you know when people from your school show in these kinds of situations you have to stick together. Now this guy had some kind of railways running from his family's area which was really big. And the army used that area.

Well this guy was bragging all about how he doesn't need to do anything in this test and how his paternal uncle was very close with a lot of Brigadiers and Colonels. Obviously I was naive and didn't believe him. I believed in the sanctity of the army physical test and how every person had to do them as a stepping stone. So we all gathered in front of the Race Course Park. We were around 200 guys I think. We were taken out in groups for the physical tests. I and my friend were in the last group. The moment we stood in front of the Major, the Major called out X's id number and X moved forward of the group, a big grin on his face. The Major and he talked for a few seconds and then X stood behind the Major, while the Major made all the necessary announcements, X stood back grinning and giving us the thumbs up. So when we started doing our physical tests, X was nowhere to be seen.

Naturally, all of us remaining were frustrated at this injustice. But as the physical tests went like a breeze we forgot about all that. Now Mr. Y was the son of a retired Brigadier in the technical branch. I liked him. He was just like me and him on the other hand I had been friends with for a while. We even had our ISSB center Kohat together at the same time but our residence houses were different. He and I were very much alike in our passion for Pakistan Army and other kids’ stuff like watching cartoon (Japanese anime to be specific ). Now he and I were very very worried about the GTO task as we had no ******** idea what to do. And thus our worst fears were recognized after the initial tasks. Well we both had that one guy in our group that was hell bent on making our groups fail in every respective field. So as you can guess we didn't finish even one GTO task, except my single command task test. I was the only one to complete any kind of task. Mr. Y and me, both could manage to do only 6 of the individual obstacles.

The group discussion I ended up rounding up the debate and everyone was happy. In the case scenario the a**hole again did a blunderous job and we failed that too. Same was the case with Mr. Y too. He also had that kind of a vermin in his group. But his group didn't even finish a single task. 

Now the Deputy President’s interview and the psychologist's interview were on consecutive days. So my group had the Psychologist’s interview first and Mr. Y had the Deputy's first. After the first day of interviews he and I spent an hour at most discussing the answers that we gave and admiring each other's wit. We both thought that we should do the same kind of answers as they were good and applicable. I might have misled the psychologist when she asked "Kiya aap koi aisa kaam kartay hain jis sey aap bohat sharminda hain? “ Obviously she was talking about masturbation but I answered (like I had answered in my form) "Mam main namaz regularly nahi parhta.” She was all smiling and stuff through the whole interview and didn’t ask any explicit questions. Confidence was never a problem. So the Deputy's interview came the next day after much wait I was called in. The interview went very good by my standards. I knew all the general knowledge and science questions. What I was told I lacked in was the questions relating to Islam. I did lie to him that I had represented my school at college level for volleyball, in reality I was the best guy for volleyball but we didn’t have any tournaments in our A-level years. But he was very happy. He asked me "Agar Pak fauj main tumhain accept kar lein toh bhaag toh nai jao gey? “I answered "Never, sir". And the he shook my hand and said good luck. When I came out and told the others what the Deputy had asked they were all impressed because he hadn’t asked any of them this question.

The wait on the last day was the most hurtful moment in my entire life. There I was standing in my best suit in the blazing sun as the committee decided who to be called for on the last day for reinterview. I waited for 5 hours and then when a person was called and my roll number was skipped I felt like dying. My dream had been "skipped" by the committee. But then Mr. Y's roll number was announced. The first moment I felt very jealous. But then I understood. I never stood a chance. Not alone.

How could I compete with someone who had a military background like Mr. Y? Although their might not have been any "sifarish" but I have found out having a father in the forces is like you passing half of the ISSB. Today Mr. Y is "enjoying" life at the PMA in his first semester (I hope they rag the hell out of that A hole ) I am literally happy for my friend I don’t know where X is.
Now Mr. Z was my friend from the 5th class. His passion had been to become a mechanical engineer and work for Ferrari while mine was to work as a commissioned officer and work for my country. Now Mr. Z and I had been very close from the beginning. After I came back from ISSB he contacted me to help him out with his ISSB which was due next week. So I hauled myself to Skype and we discussed how best he could tackle the different obstacles and interviews. He too like me had no military background like me. But he had a trick up his sleeve. He had been going to a coaching academy, I don't know for how long but he had quite a practice because he wasn't interested in the GTO tasks only the different scenarios so he can work accordingly. He was mainly interested in the interviews. And surely as he predicted he got a recommendation letter and then he went for joining on 15th May. He is together with Mr. Y.

P.S The overall experience was memorable and worth going for.

Allah Hafiz.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Arrival / Reception

In order to determine your suitability for commission in Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force , your tests and interviews will be held at ISSB Kohat / Gujranwala / Malir / Quetta Cantonments. You will be tested and interviewed for four days, following the day of your arrival. You will be free to go home in the afternoon of the fourth day. However the screened out candidates will be allowed to move back on next day of their arrival at about 1100 hours. You will report to ISSB on date and time as mentioned in the call status menu of this website. The ISSB buses will be available at respective railway stations/ general bus stands. You can travel in the ISSB buses free of cost. The information about the schedule and the locations where ISSB buses would be available is as under: 
ISSB KOHAT

Due to prevailing security situation, no pick and drop is available at ISSB Kohat, the candidates are required to reach ISSB Kohat on their own.

ISSB GUJRANWALA

ISSB Gujranwala is about 7 kms away from Rahwali Check Post on GT Road and 4 kms from Garrison Check Post(MP Check Post 2) . Our buses will be available at Garrison MP Check Post. Private wagons also pass near the ISSB Gujranwala.
◦ First bus leaves at 1.00 PM
◦ Last bus leaves at 1.45 PM

ISSB MALIR

It is 5 kms away from Malir Halt Railway Station/Bus Stand and about 15 kms from Karachi Cantt Station.

◦Karachi Cantt Railway Station
◦ First bus leaves at 1.00 PM
◦ Last Bus leaves at 1.45 PM
◦ This facility is only for out station candidates. The candidates coming from within Karachi may report directly to ISSB Malir Cantt.

Normally, candidates who fail to report before 3 PM on the specified date are not allowed to join the tests. However, those reporting an hour or so late due to circumstances beyond their control may be accepted. Such candidates will reach ISSB under their own arrangements.

If you report late and are not allowed to appear before the Board, then the Board is not bound to test you on a subsequent date. Likewise, if you fail to report on the specified time and date, ISSB is not be bound to call you again. 

Boarding and Lodging 
You will be provided free messing and lodging at the ISSB. Therefore you need not to bring any bedding. However you can have your clothes washed and pressed on payment. Barber’s services are also available. On arrival day you will report at given time after having your lunch.
It has been observed that while coming to ISSB many candidates do not take precautionary measures regarding their food and consume eatable from unhygienic places; This carelessness makes them sick and can result into various stomach diseases, which affect their performance at ISSB.You are advised to be more careful regarding your food while traveling to ISSB and refrain eating from low standard sources. 
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU ? 
You are advised to bring your clothing according to the prevalent weather. 

MALE CANDIDATES
Shorts white = 1 Pair
Canvas Shoes/Joggers = 1 Pair
Socks White = 1 Pair
Vest or sports shirt white = 1 Pair
Track Suit/Pull-over or Jersey (in winter) = 1 Pair

FEMALE CANDIDATES
Track Suit = 1 Pair
Canvas Shoes/Joggers =1 Pair
Socks White = 1 Pair
Vest or sports shirt white = 1 Pair
Pull-over or Jersey(in winter) =1 Pair

Note: Above items are also available with ISSB gift shop and canteen, which can be purchased on cash payment Candidates are expected to appear before the Selection Board with a clean and smart posture. In this regard, following dress may be worn during Group Discussion, Group Planning and Interview with proper hair cut and shave.

Summer: Shalwar Qameez /Shirt and Trousers

Winter: Shalwar Qameez / Lounge Suit / Combination or shirt, Trousers and Pull over /Jersey.

Specific to Female Candidate

* You may wear any respectable dress according to norms of our society.
* Also bring along Set of Hair band/safety pins.
* Nails Should be finely trimmed.
* Hair Should be Neatly tied.
* No jewelry item is to be worn during obstacles/Tasks.
* For outdoor task you will be required to wear Tracksuit.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED 
You are required to bring along the following ORIGINAL documents-
● Original Matric certificate issued by board. Only result card/ mark sheet will not be accepted.

● Detailed marks sheet or Result card of matric

● Those candidates who have not been issued with Matric Certificate by their concerned board should furnish a certificate in this regard signed only by the Secretary Board. Any such certificate issued by school/college will no be accepted.

● The candidates who appear with a “Duplicate” or “Revised” matric certificate or if they have amendments in their names or date of births, should provide certificate explaining the circumstances under which they were issued with “Duplicate” or “Revised” or Amended matric Certificate, signed only by the Secretary Board.

● The original certificate and marks sheet/result card of Intermediate (FA/FSc, DAE/D.Com/DBA/ICS) is mandatory.

● Appearing candidates who have completed FA/FSc part-I will bring original part-I marks sheet along with surety/hope certificate of college.

● In case of “O”, “A” level, equivalence certificate and birth certificate are compulsory. PHOTOCOPY OF ANY CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE.

● Those candidates who have applied for the courses demanding qualifications higher than intermediate are also required to bring their superior degree/ certificates as mentioned in the concerned course advertisement

● Domicile is a must for all those candidates of remote areas, who are eligible to apply on 45% marks in FA/FSc.

● No plastic coating is allowed on degrees/certificates except those which are already coated and cannot be removed.

● In case of non-possession of above-mentioned documents you will not be allowed to appear in the test and will be reverted back without paying traveling allowance

● Before your arrival, you may contact GSO-2 (Selection) of your concerned ISSB on telephone number mentioned at the end or GSO-2(Selection) ISSB Kohat to clarify any doubt about educational certificates.

MEDICAL FACILITIES 
The Government of Pakistan will not be responsible to pay any compensation for any injuries sustained during the tests. Every possible medical assistance will, however, be provided free of charge. Seriously ill or injured candidates are treated at military hospitals. 
RECREATIONAL FACILITES 
TV, newspapers and facilities for indoor games like Badminton and Table Tennis are available to the candidates. 
TRAVELING ALLOWANCE 
Traveling allowance will be paid to you before departure from ISSB. This is equal to the fare between the place of your residence and ISSB. For this purpose your place of residence will be considered the one, which has been mentioned in your application. For journey performed by road, the allowance will be calculated on the basis of bus fare. If the road journey is shorter than the rail journey the allowance will be paid on the basis of bus fare. In case you are serving in the armed forces, you should obtain a railway warrant from your unit, as you are not entitled to traveling allowance. The candidate is allowed to change his residential address, after written once on TA form by him. 
PROHIBITED ITEMS 
Candidates must not bring following items in ISSB:
● Camera (all types)
● Audio – visual items
● Knife / Sharp weapon
● Mobile Phone
● Pets
● Liquors/ Drugs
● Fire Arms
● Government banned items
● Any valuable items
● Large sum of money 
MISCELLENEOUS 
● Any attempt by you or by anyone on your behalf in the shape of “SIFARISH”, use of unfair means in Selection Board’s tests or non compliance of Board instructions will debar you for consideration for commission.
● You are advised not to approach ISSB directly or indirectly, for any favor regarding your selection before or during your tests. Any violation of this may result in your withdrawal.
● Candidates are not allowed to leave ISSB premises during their stay.
● Every effort is made to ensure the safety of your belongings. However ISSB will not be responsible for any losses.
● Mobile phones may be brought along however; these will be collected on your arrival at the Reception as mobile phones are not allowed in the premises of ISSB. The same will be returned to you before your departure.
● You will be photographed on your arrival. Its expenses plus various other expenses, which are not payable by the government, are charged from candidates on arrival day at the rate of Rs.50/- per head. An extra amount of Rs.10/- will be charged from recalled candidates.
● Candidates will bring their own utility items like towel and essential toiletries.
● You should bring your own writing material (blue ball point/ink).
● All required items are also available at ISSB Canteen on payment.
● Female candidates should not bring along Jewelry.

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Necessary Items & Prohibited Items at ISSB Center

You are advised to bring your clothing according to the prevalent weather. 
1. Shorts white (1 Pair)
2. Canvas Shoes/Joggers (1 Pair)
3. Socks White (1 Pair)
4. Vest or sports shirt white (1 Pair) 
5. Pull-over or Jersey(in winter) (1 Pair)
For Female Candidates
1. Track Suit (1 Pair)
2. Canvas Shoes/Joggers (1 Pair)
3. Socks White (1 Pair)
4. Vest or sports shirt white (1 Pair) 
5. Pull-over or Jersey(in winter) (1 Pair) 
Note: Above items are also available with ISSB canteen on payment. 

Candidates are expected to appear before the Selection Board with a clean and smart posture. In this regard, following dress may be worn during Group Discussion, Group Planning and Interview with proper hair cut and shave. Summer: Shalwar Qameez /Shirt and Trousers
Winter: Shalwar Qameez / Lounge Suit / Combination or shirt, Trousers and Pull over /Jersey. 
• Specific to Female Candidate 
o You may wear any respectable dress according to norms of our society. 
o Also bring along Set of Hair band/safety pins. 
o Nails Should be finely trimmed. 
o Hair Should be Neatly tied. 
o No jewelry item is to be worn during IOs (obstacles/Tasks). 
o For outdoor task you will be required to wear Tracksuit.

Prohibited Items 
Candidates must not bring following items in ISSB:
• Camera (all types) 
• Audio - visual items 
• Knife / Sharp weapon 
• Mobile Phone 
• Pets 
• Liquors/ Drugs 
• Fire Arms 
• Government banned items 
• Any valuable items 
• Large sum of money

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