REGULAR COMMISSION IN PAKISTAN ARMY

THROUGH TECHNICAL CADET COURSE

It is general Induction Criteria; However latest course advertisement on website /
newspaper will be applicable for induction
1. Eligibility Conditions

 Age
 17 - 21 years (relaxable for three months both in upper
and lower age limit)
- Male
  Gender
  Marital Status
Unmarried  
  Nationality.      Citizen  of  Pakistan.  Upon  final  selection  candidates  with  dual
nationality will have to surrender nationalities other than Pakistani. 
  Physical  Standards
  (1)  Minimum Height-   5’- 4” (162.5 cm)
  (2)  Weight         -   As per Body Mass Index (BMI)
  Education.        FSc  (Pre  Engineering)  -  Physics,  Mathematics,  Chemistry  /
Computer  Studies  /  Computer  Sciences  with  minimum  65%  marks  or  ‘O’  level
passed  (English  being  compulsory)  in  five  subjects  and  ‘A’  level  passed  in
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry / Computer Studies / Computer Sciences in
Grade A-C.
  (1)  Candidates possessing qualifications such as ‘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 application form along with ‘A’ level passed in
Mathematics,  Physics,  Chemistry,  Computer  Studies  /  Computer  Sciences
essentially in Grade A-C.
  (2)  Candidates  who  have  passed  FSc  Part-I  Examination  with  minimum  65%
marks and appeared / are appearing in FSc Part-II / Final Examination can
also  apply  on  “HOPE  Certificates”  duly  issued  by  Head  of  the  institution.
However, such candidates must submit their FSc Part-II roll no and name of
Education Board along with photocopy of roll no slip to GHQ, PA Directorate
(PA-3b), Rawalpindi. FSc final result cards / mark sheets must be submitted
within  one  week  of  the  announcement  of  FSc  Board  results,  otherwise
candidates will not be considered in final merit.   
  (3)  Candidates  who  have  passed  FSc  in  Computer  Sciences  can  apply  for
Computer Software Engineering only.

2.        Ineligibility Conditions 

Twice rejected by ISSB / GHQ / NHQ / AHQ Selection Board or once
rejected by ISSB and once rejected by GHQ / NHQ / AHQ Selection
Board.
Withdrawn  from  any  Academy  /  Training  Institution  of  Armed  Forces
on any ground.
Withdrawn  from  any  bonded  Armed  Forces  college  /  institution  on
disciplinary grounds. 
Dismissed / removed / debarred from Govt Services including Armed
Forces.
Convicted in a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude.
Permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board (AMB).
Declared  medically  unfit  due  to  Hepatitis  B  &  C  (Such  candidates
cannot request for appearance in AMB).
Declared medically unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital except those
cleared by Appeal Medical Board.
Diploma Holders.
Those studying in any of the Armed Forces Institutions / Academies or
nominated against reserve defence quota seats / studying as Paying
Cadets in any of the Armed Forces Technical Colleges.
3.        Registration  and  Preliminary  Selection  Procedure.  Candidates  can  either
register  through  Internet  or  by  visiting  Army  Selection  and  Recruitment  Centres
(AS&RCs). Following procedure will be adopted:-
a.
Registration Through Internet.  Candidates
on  website
www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk. Date and time of test shall be intimated on internet,
register
can
for which the individual should have an e-mail account. Candidates will report
on exact date and time given for preliminary test on computerized roll no slip.
Date  once  given  will  not  be  changed.  Candidates  will  also  bring  along
documents mentioned in Para6 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 no along with necessary documents mentioned in
Para  6  and
registration
formalities.Candidates will bring these documents on the day of test as well.
Preliminary Selection
the  prospectus
completion  of
fee
for
(1)    Intelligence  /  Academic  Tests.        Candidates  declared  successful  in 
intelligence  test,  will  undergo  academic  test,  based  on  multiple  choice
questions  (MCQs)  from  English,  Physics,  Mathematics  and  Chemistry  /
Computer  Studies  /  Computer  Sciences  (Only  for  Computer  Science
students). Candidates declared successful in academic tests, will undergo
physical tests at AS&RCs.
(2) Physical Tests.  Candidates must qualify  following physical tests:-





(3)  Preliminary Medical Test.  Candidates will undergo initial medical test at
(a)  1.6 Km Run         -    8 Minutes
(b)  Push Ups             -    15 Repetitions in 2 Minutes
(c)  Sit Ups                 -    20 Repetitions in 2 Minutes
(d)  Chin Ups              -     3 Repetitions in 2 Minutes
(e)  Ditch Crossing     -    7’4” x 7’4” with a Depth of 4’
AS&RCs.
Further Selection.   Only shortlisted candidates will be called for ISSB tests
4.
through website as well as call up letters. Medical examination of ISSB recommended
candidates will be carried out at nearby CMHs. Final selection will be made at GHQ
on the basis of candidate’s overall performance. Allocation of disciplines will be made
on merit cum choice basis. Decision of GHQ in allotment of disciplines will be final and
no representation or request for change in allotted discipline will be entertained.
5.
Academic / Military Training
a.
Discipline 
Academic  Disciplines

(1)  Civil Engineering
(2)  ElectricalTelecommunication
Engineering
(3)  Computer Software Engineering
(4)  Electrical Engineering
(5)  Mechanical Engineering
(6)  Computer Systems Engineering
(7)  Mechatronics Engineering
(8)  Aeronautical Engineering
Institutions (NUST)
Military College of Engineering, Risalpur
Military College of Signals, Rawalpindi
College  of  Electrical  &  Mechanical
Engineering, Rawalpindi
College  of  Aeronautical  Engineering,
Risalpur
b.
Priority of Disciplines.
  Priority  of  choices  of  discipline  written  /
given by candidates in application forms will not be changed. Therefore,
due  deliberation  must  be  given  prior  to  endorsing  priority  of  choices  of
discipline.
c.
Degree Programme.    4 Years degree programme.
d.  Military Training.  After  obtaining  Bachelor  of  Engineering  Degree,
cadets will undergo one year military training at PMA Kakul.
Documents  Required  at  AS&RCs.    Following  documents  /  certificates  are
6.
required at the time of registration:-
a.  Original Certificate / Detailed Mark Sheet of Matric / FSc / Equivalent certificate. In
case of ‘O’ Level / ’A’ Level, submission of Equivalence Certificate issued by IBCC
is mandatory.
  Computerized  National
for  18  years  and  above  or
Computerized Form “B” along with CNIC of Father or Guardian for candidates less
Identity  Card  (CNIC)
than 18 years of age. 
  One set of attested photocopies of both sides of above mentioned documents.
  3 x Coloured photographs attested by Principal / Class-1 Gazetted Officer (1 x front
& 2 x back).
  Original as well as 3 x photocopies of ISSB “NOT RECOMMENDED” letter are also
required (for Repeater Candidates only).
Bond.        Cadets  are  required  to  sign  surety  bond  in  duplicate,  to  serve  the
7.
Army for minimum 13 years on a stamp paper worth Rs.100/- duly countersigned by
Magistrate / Notary Public / Oath Commissioner. 

 Good Luck
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