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.

NATIONALITY. Male citizens of Pakistan or Azad Kashmir domicile holders and State Class-1 Citizens.
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.
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'

REGISTRATION AND PRELIMINARY SELECTION Candidates can either register through Internet or by visiting AS&RCs:-

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

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.
WRITTEN / INTELLIGENCE TEST Written/Intelligence test will be based on multiple choice questions from English, Math, Pak Studies, Islamiat and General Knowledge.
SCHEDULE OF REGISTRATION / TESTS Registration and Tests will be held as per following schedule:-

Registration : May and October

Tests : December and Jun onwards
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.
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.
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 candidateâ€™s overall performance.

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.
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.
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

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.

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).
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.
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.
REGISTRATION AND PRELIMINARY SELECTION
Candidates can either register through Internet or by visiting nearest AS&RC.
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.
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.

TRAINING

Academic

S/No	Discipline	-	Duration 4 Years at
(1)	Civil Engineering	-	Military College of Engineering Risalpur (NUST).
(2)	Telecommunication Engineering	-	MÂilitary 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).

Military Training. One year military training at PMA after obtaining Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Degree.

BOND. Finally selected candidates will be required to sign a bond to serve the Army for a minimum period of 13 years.
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