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REGULAR COMMISSION IN PAKISTAN ARMY THROUGH

28TH TECHNICAL CADET COURSE (SEPTEMBER 2016 ENTRY)
1.

Eligibility Conditions

- 17 21 years on 1st September 2016 (relaxable for

Age

three months both in upper and lower age limit)

Gender

- Male

Marital Status

- Unmarried

Nationality. Citizen of Pakistan. Upon final selection candidates with dual

nationality will have to surrender nationalities other than Pakistani.

Physical Standards

Minimum Height

- 5- 4 (162.5 cm)

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.

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.

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

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announcement of FSc Board results, otherwise candidates will not be
considered in final merit.

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Withdrawn from any Academy / Training Institution of Armed Forces on any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Withdrawn from any bonded Armed Forces college / institution on disciplinary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:

Registration through Internet. Candidates 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 date and time given for preliminary test on computerized
roll no slip. Date once given will not be changed. Candidates will also bring

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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 no 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.

Schedule of Registration / Preliminary Tests. Registration and preliminary

test will be held as per following schedule:

Registration

Preliminary Test 28 Mar - 19 Apr 2016 (Except Saturday/Sunday/

22 Feb - 22 Mar 2016 (Including Saturday / Sunday)

Closed Holidays)

Preliminary Selection

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 CS students).
Candidates declared successful in academic tests, will undergo physical
tests at AS&RCs.

Physical Tests. Candidates must qualify following physical tests:

1.6 Km Run

8 Minutes

Push Ups

15 Repetitions in 2 Minutes

Sit Ups

20 Repetitions in 2 Minutes

Chin Ups

3 Repetitions in 2 Minutes

Ditch Crossing -

74 x 74 with a Depth of 4

Preliminary Medical Test.

Candidates will undergo initial medical test

at AS&RCs.
4.

Further Selection.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for ISSB tests through

website as well as call up letters. Medical examination of ISSB recommended candidates will

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be carried out at nearby CMHs. Final selection will be made at GHQ on the basis of
candidates 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

Academic Disciplines
Discipline

Institutions (NUST)

Civil Engineering

Military College of Engineering, Risalpur

Electrical Telecommunication
Engineering

Military College of Signals, Rawalpindi

Computer Software Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Systems Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Priority of Disciplines.

College of Electrical & Mechanical

Engineering, Rawalpindi

College of Aeronautical Engineering,

Risalpur

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.

Degree Programme. 4 Years degree programme

Military Training.

After obtaining Bachelor of Engineering Degree, cadets will

undergo one year military training at PMA Kakul.

6.

Documents Required at AS&RCs. Following documents / certificates are

required at the time of registration:

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 Identity Card (CNIC) for 18 years and above or

Computerized Form B along with CNIC of Father or Guardian for

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candidates less 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).

7.

Bond. Cadets are required to sign surety bond in duplicate, to serve the Army for

minimum13 years on a stamp paper worth Rs.100/- duly countersigned by Magistrate /

Notary Public / Oath Commissioner.
Note: - ISSB recommended candidates who are not finally selected for current entry, may
be considered for parallel PMA Long Course entry subject to willingness and fulfillment
of eligibility conditions / merit of candidates. Therefore, desirous candidates to submit
Willingness Certificate while submitting Application Forms.
8.

Telephone No of AS&RCs
Gilgit

(05811-920535)

Rawalpindi

(051-9271393)

Peshawar

(091-9211747)

Lahore

(042-99221052)

Multan

(061-4504566)

Hyderabad

(022-2787796)

Karachi

(021-32790919)

Quetta

(081-2836626)

Faisalabad

(041-9200363)

Muzaffarabad

(05822-920598)

DI Khan

(0966-9280155)

Pano Aqil

(071-5805599)

Khuzdar

(0848-412719)
For further details visit
www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk
PA-3B Tel: 051- 561-31378
OR
Nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Centre
Email your queries on:
webmaster@joinpakarmy.gov.pk
For ISSB call up notices visit
www.issb.com.pk