JOIN PAK ARMY AS CAPTAIN 

THROUGH DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION 

It is general Induction Criteria; However latest course advertisement on
website / newspaper will be applicable for induction
1.
Eligibility Conditions 
Qualification / Age
Category of
Selection 
Information,
Communication  &
Technology  Officers
(ICTO)

Age
28 years
Qualification
(Education disciplines may differ)
Software Engineering
Computer Engineering 
Computer Science
System Engineering
Information Technology
Information Security
Cyber Security
GIS & Remote Sensing 
Geo Informatics / Geomatics 
Desirable
(1)  MS/Msc  (18  yrs  of  edn)  in  above
mentioned  discipline  with  min  of  2.5
CGPA.
1-2 Software Development/ ERP
Projects.
in  Software
1-2  yrs  experience
Development  /  ERP  /  GIS  Projects  /
Information  Security
assignments
include NW and System Management.
Expertise in Java, PHP, NET and
related technology.

Common Features
(1)  Minimum 16 years of formal education (BS/BE) in above mentioned
disciplines from PEC/ HEC recognized institutions of Pak / abroad
with  a  minimum  CGPA  of  2.5  out  of  4.0  or  minimum  62.5%
marks in annual system.
No  3rd  Division  /  Grade  D  and  only  one  2nd  Division/  Grade  C
throughout the academic career.
The applicant must have completed 4 years Engineering Degree in
above mentioned disciplines irrespective of MSc/ MCS.
Candidates only graduated from HEC/ PEC recognized universities
or foreign universities recognized by PEC.

Candidates  possessing  MSc/MS  Degree  and  2-3  years  work
experience will be given preference.
A candidate with specific higher qualification is eligible, even if he is
twice  rejected  by  ISSB  for  PMA/  Graduate  Course  or  equivalent
Naval/ PAF Courses.
Candidate  once  rejected  for  PMA/  Equivalent  courses  and  once
rejected in Post Graduate entry can avail one more chance for Post
Graduate courses only.
Appearing  candidates  can  also  apply  on  “Hope  Certificates”  duly
issued by Head of the universities/ initiations.
Verification of Degree/ Educating Documents.
Candidates  qualify
preliminary selection process at AS&RCs level will require to attach copy
of degree/ transcript duly verified by HEC/ PEC alongwith application form.
The candidates appearing on hope certificate will submit verified degree/
transcript  by  HEC/  PEC  within  seven  days  on  announcement  of  their
result.
Gender.
Marital Status.
Nationality.  Male  Citizens  of  Pakistan  and  domicile  holders  of  Azad
Kashmir/  Gilgit-Baltistan,  upon  final  selection  candidates  with  dual
nationality will have to surrender nationalities other than Pakistani.
Physical Standards
(1)
(2)  Weight
5’ -4”  162.5 cm)
As per Body Mass Index (BMI)
Minimum Height  5-6’
Married/ Unmarried
Male

Rejected by ISSB/ GHQ/ NHQ/ AHQ sel boards:-
Twice rejected by ISSB for Post Graduate Entry.
Twice  rejected  by
Intermediate/  Graduate  (PMA/
Graduate/  Equivalent)  and  once  rejected  by  ISSB  or  GHQ/  NHQ/
AHQ based sel boards.
ISSB
for
ISSBN
(3)  Once  rejected  by
Intermediate/  Graduate  (PMA/
Graduate/  Equivalent)  and  twice  rejected  by  ISSB  or  GHQ/  NHQ/
AHQ based sel boards.
Twice screened out by ISSB.
for
Ineligibility Conditions
Candidates  tested  within  four  months  (120  days)  gap  of  pervious
appearance  in  IISB  except  waiver  granted  by  the  competent  authority.
However, bar of 120 days will not be applicable to candidates appearing in
GHQ / NHQ / AHQ selection board.
Candidates  dismissed/  removed/  debarred  from  Govt  Services  including
Armed Force. 
Convicted in a Court of Law for any heinous offense (to be ascertained by
the competent military authority).
Permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board (PUF by AMB).
Declared  medically  unfit  due  to  Hepatitis  B  &  C  (AMB  cannot  be
requested). 
h.  Withdrawn  from  any  bonded  Armed  Forces  college  /  institution  on
disciplinary grounds.
Withdrawn/  discharged/  resigned  or  purchase  of  commission  from  any
Armed Force Officers Academy/ Training Institution on any ground.
Tempering  of  academic  certificates/  forgery/  concealment  to  get  undue
advantage  will  render  to  applicant  permanently  ineligible  for  all  types  of
commission in Armed Force.
Candidates who have not completed 4 years Engineering Degree in given
disciplines irrespective of MSc/ MCS.
Registration and Preliminary Selection Procedure  .
3.
can
register either through Internet or by visiting Army Selection and Recruitment Centres
(AS&RCs). Following procedure will be adopted:-
Candidates

Registration through Internet.
    A  candidate  can  register  on  website
www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk.  Date  and  time  of  test  shall  be  intimated  on
internet,  for  which  the  individual  should  have  an  e-mail  account.
Candidates  will  report  on  exact  once  given  will  not  be  changed.
Candidates will also bring along documents mentioned in para 6 and will
pay  prospectus  fee  on  the  day  of  test.  Candidates  must  attain  working 
knowledge  of  computer,  as  registration  and  tests  will  be  conducted  on
computers.
Registration at AS&RCs.    Candidates  may  report  at  nearest  AS&RCs
for registration / allotment of roll number along with necessary documents
mentioned in para 6 and the prospectus fee for completion of registration
formalities.  Candidates  will bring  these  documents  on  the day of  test  as
well.
Intelligence/ Academic Tests.
  Intelligence  /  degree  level  academic
tests based on multiple choice questions will be conducted at AS&RCs on
the date given by the computer during the registration process.
Preliminary Medical Test.
test at AS&RCs.
Physical Tests.
under:-

9 Minutes.
10 Repetitions in 2 Minutes
10 Repetitions in 2 Minutes
2 Repetitions in 2 Minutes
1.6 km Run
Push Ups
Sit Ups
Chin Ups
Candidates  are  required  to  qualify  physical  tests  as
Candidates  will  undergo  initial  medical

Further Selection.    Only short listed  candidates will be called for  ISSB Tests/
4.
Interviews through website as well as call up letters. ISSB recommended candidates will
be called for interview by GHQ Selection Board at Rawalpindi. No TA/DA is admissible.
Selected candidates by the GHQ Selection Board will undergo complete med exams in
different CHMs as desired by the candidates. Final selection will be made at GHQ on
the basis of overall performance of candidates. 
5.
6.

Basic Military Training.                                           
  6 Months at PMA Kakul.
Documents Required at AS&RCs
a.
Original  certificates  /  detailed  marks  sheets  alongwith  five  attested
photocopies of each educational certificate/degree.
Candidates  serving  in  government  Institutions  /  Departments  will  render
No Objection Certificate of the concerned establishment.
Attested photo copy of domicile.
Photocopies of computerized National Identity Card alongwith verification
slip obtained by NADRA.
6 x Coloured photos duly attested (1 x front & 5 x back).
Crossed  postal  order  of  Rs,  100.00  in  favour  of  Director  General
personnel Administration (DGPA), GHQ Rwp.
Candidates must bring their degrees duly verified by HEC/PEC

Bond.       Finally selected candidates will be required to sign a bond to serve the
7.
Army  for  a  minimum  period  of  7  years  on  stamp  papers  wroth  Rs.  100/-  duly
countersigned by Magistrate/ Notary Public/ Oath Commissioner.
     
 Good Luck
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