Join Pakistan Army as Officer – 155 PMA Long Course

Join Pakistan Army as Commissioned officer through 155 PMA Long Course

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Age:
    • 17-22 years old as of May 1st, 2025 (with a 3-month grace period)
    • Graduates (2 years) & Serving Navy/Air Force: 17-23 years (with 3-month grace period)
    • Graduates (4 years) & Serving Army Soldiers: Age limits vary (see table below)
  • Gender: Male (except for married serving personnel over 20 years)
  • Marital Status: Unmarried (unless serving in Armed Forces for over 20 years)
  • Nationality: Pakistani citizen or domicile holder of Azad Kashmir/Gilgit-Baltistan (dual nationality requires surrendering others)
  • Minimum Height: 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm)
  • Weight: Must meet Body Mass Index (BMI) requirements

Education Requirements:

The minimum marks required vary depending on your education level:

Education LevelMinimum Marks (FA/FSc/Equivalent)
Intermediate or Equivalent55%
Graduates (BA/BSc/Hons/BBA/BPA) with 50% in FA/FSc60% or above
Serving Army Soldiers50%

Selection Process:

  1. Registration (Online Only): September 16th to October 22nd, 2024
  2. Preliminary Tests: October 28th to December 20th, 2024 (except weekends and holidays)
    • Written/Intelligence Tests (English, Math, Pak Studies, Islamiat, General Knowledge)
    • Medical Examination
    • Physical Tests
      • 1.6 Km Run (8 minutes)
      • Push-ups (15 repetitions in 2 minutes)
      • Crunches (20 repetitions in 2 minutes)
      • Pull-ups (3 repetitions in 2 minutes)
      • Ditch Crossing (7.4″ x 7.4″ and 4′ deep)
    • Interview (written essays in English and Urdu, followed by an interview)
  3. Further Selection:
    • AS&RCs submit candidate data to Personal Administration Directorate
    • Shortlisted candidates undergo detailed medical examination at Combined Military Hospitals
    • Final selection made by General Headquarters based on overall performance
  4. Training: 2 years at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA)

Documents Required:

  • Original Matric/FA/FSc/Equivalent certificate/marksheet
  • Computerized National Identity Card (18+) or Form B with guardian’s CNIC (under 18)
  • Attested photocopies of above documents
  • 3 passport-sized color photographs (attested front and back)
  • “Not Recommended” letter from ISSB (for repeaters)

Additional Information:

  • Candidates residing abroad are exempt from preliminary selection but must contact Pakistani embassies for application forms.
  • Application deadline for candidates abroad is December 26th, 2024.
  • Travel allowances are not provided for candidates residing abroad.
  • Qualified but unselected candidates may be considered for the next PMA Long Course entry.

Important Notes:

  • Coaching for ISSB tests is discouraged as it may negatively affect selection.
  • Tampering with academic certificates will result in permanent disqualification.
  • Drug use disqualifies candidates.

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