ISSB GENERAL INFORMATION

ISSB General Information
Arrival/Reception
In order to determine the suitability for commission in Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force tests and interviews will e held at ISSB Kohat/Gujranwala/Malir/Quetta Cantonments. Candidate 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 in next day of their arrival at about 11:00 hours. Candidate will report to ISSB on date and time as mentioned in the call status menu of the relevant website. The ISSB buses will be available at respective railway stations/stations/general bus stands. Candidate 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 Gujranwala                       

ISSB Gujranwala is about 7 km away from Rahwali Check Post on GT Road and 4 km from Garrison/MP Check Post2. 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 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 Malir
It is 5 km away from Malir Halt Railway Station/Bus Stand and about 15 km from Karachi Cantonment Station. Buses will be available at Karachi Cantonment Railway Station.

First Bus leaves at 1:00 PM
 Last Bus leaves at 1:45 PM

 Note:  This facility is only for out station candidates. The candidates coming from within Karachi may report directly to ISSB Malir Cantonment.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU?
You are advised to bring your clothing according to the prevalent weather.
Male Candidates
White Shorts                   1 Pair
Canvas Shoes/Joggers    1 Pair
White Socks                   1 Pair
White Sports Shirt          1 Pair
Track Suit/Pull over the Jersey (in winter)   
Female Candidates
Track Suit                       1 Pair
Canvas Shoes/Joggers    1 Pair
White Socks                   1 Pair 
White Sports Shirt/Vest 1 Pair
Pull over or Jersey (in winter)
Note: About 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, Ground Planning and Interview with proper hair cut and shave.
Sumner: Shalwar Qameez/Shirt and Trousers
Winter: Shalwar Qamez/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 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 Metric Certificate issued by board. Only result card/marks sheet will not be accepted.
  • Detailed marks sheet or result card of Metric.
  • Those candidates who have not been issued with Metric 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 not be accepted.
  • The candidates who appear with a “Duplicate” or : Revised” Metric certificate or if they have amendments in their names or date of births, should provide certificate explaining the circumstance under which they
  • Were issued with “Duplicate” or “Revised” or Amended metric certificate,  signed only by the Secretary Board.
  • The original certificate and marks sheet/result card of Intermediate (F.A/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 surely/hope certificate of college.
  • In case of “O”, “A” Level, equivalence certificate and birth certificate are compulsory.
  • Photo copy of any certificate will not be acceptable.
  • Domicile is must for all those candidates of remote areas, who are eligible to apply on 45% marks in FA/FSC/
  • No plastic coating  is not allowed on degree/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 travelling allowance.
  • Before you arrival, you may pay 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 Hospital.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
TV, Newspapers and facilities for indoor games like Badminton and Table Tennis are available to the candidates.
TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE
Travelling Allowance will be paid to you before departure from ISSB. This 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 basic of bus fare.
If the road journey is shorter than the rail journey, the allowance will be paid on the basic 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 from by him.
PROHABITED ITEMS
Candidates must not bring following items in ISSB:
Camera                                         Audio Visual Item
Knife/Sharp Weapon                     Mobile Phone
Pets                                                Liquors/drugs
Fire Arms                                      Government banned items
Any Valuable Item                        Large sum of money
MISCELLANEOUS
   ·   Any attempt by you or by anyone on your behalf or request 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 favour 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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