Pak Army has launched a short course for the people who wish to join the army as a captain. The candidates will join the Army through the Direct Short Service Commission. The course selection procedure will start from May 2020. The candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are welcomed to apply.
Below are the eligibility criteria, ineligibility, and the application procedure explained.
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Eligibility Conditions:
| Category of Selection | Qualification | Age |
| Army Educational Corps (AEC) | MA/MSc/BS (4 years) in the following disciplines:
| 28 years as on 01 May 2020 |
| Corps of Ordnance (Ord) | BE/BSc Metallurgy Engg | |
| Psychology | MSc Psychology | |
| Corps of Remount Veterinary and Farms Officer (RV&FC) | DVM or equivalent degree Registered with PVMC M.Sc (Hons.)/M.Phil (in relevant disciplines) will be given preference. | Civilians: 28 years as on 01 May 2020 Serving VASs of RV&FC 21-35 years as on 01 May 2020. |
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Common Features:
- At least 60% marks in annual system or 2.5 CGPA in Science subjects and 50% marks or 2.0 CGPA in Arts subjects from HEC recognized university as a regular student.
- The candidate must have a minimum CGPA of 2 out of 4 or 50% marks in the annual system for Psychology.
- No 3rd Division throughout the academic year, i.e. Matric to MA/MSc/BS.
- PhD will be given preference.
- Applicants only qualified from HEC recognized universities or international universities recognized by HEC are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must have completed the complete education (Matric till MA/MSc/BS) a regular student.
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Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married/Unmarried
Nationality: Only the citizens of Pakistan and domicile holders of Azad Kashmir are eligible.
The candidates must have to surrender the dual nationality other than Pakistan upon final selection.
Physical Standards:
Minimum Height: 5’4’’ (162.5 cm)
Weight: As per the Body Mass Index
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Ineligibility Conditions:
- Permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board.
- Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B & C (Appeal Medical Board cannot be requested).
- Medically certified by and Armed Forces Hospital except those authorized by the Appeal Medical Board. However, as normal candidates, PAF candidates who become medically unfit for flying but for ground branches may undergo a routine medical examination if they to join other arms.
- Tested within four months (120 days) except for the candidates given a waiver by DGPA from the previous appearance. However, a limit of 120 days will not exceed to candidates appearing in Post Graduate GHQ/NHQ/AHQ based selection boards.
- The candidates who are withdrawn from any Academy/Training Institution of Armed Forces are not eligible.
- Withdrawn from any partnered Armed Forces college/institution on disciplinary grounds.
- Dismissed/removed/debarred from Govt. Services including Armed Forces.
- Convicted in a Court of Law in Criminal Proceedings.
Registration & Preliminary Selection Procedure:
The candidates can register either online or by visiting Army Selection and Recruitment Centers (AS&RCc). The following procedure will be adopted:
Registration through Internet:
- Candidates can register on the website www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk.On the internet, the Date and Time of examination shall be intimated for which the person should have an e-mail account.
- Candidates must report on the exact date and time of the preliminary test mentioned on computerized Roll No. Slip.
- Data, once given, will not be changed.
- Candidates must gain working computer expertise as they will be registered and tested will on computers.
Registration at AS&RCs:
- Candidates may report with the required documents to the nearest AS&RCs for registration/allotment of the roll number.
- On the day of the test, candidates will also bring these documents.
Schedule of Registration/Preliminary Test:
The schedule for the Preliminary tests is:
| 1. | Registration | 23 December 2019 – 20 January 2020 |
| 2. | Preliminary Tests | 23 – 31 January |
Academics/Intelligence Tests:
- Academics/intelligence tests based on multiple-choice questions will be asked by the computer.
- The test will be conducted at AS&RCs on the date given during the registration process.
Preliminary Medical Tests:
Candidates will be subjected to an initial medical test at AS&RCs.
Physical Tests:
The candidates must fulfill the following physical tests:
- 1.6km run – 9 Minutes
- Push-Ups – 10 Repetitions in 2 Minutes
- Sit Ups – 10 Repetitions in 2 Minutes
- Chin Ups – 10 Repetitions in 2 Minutes
ISSB Test:
Shortlisted candidates will receive ISSB test intimation through the website as well as call up letters.
Further Selection:
- At nearby CMHs, thorough medical examination of ISSB recommendation candidates will be carried out.
- Candidates recommended by the ISSB are invited to the GHQ Selection Board for interviews.
- The heads will do the final selection will on the basis of the candidate’s overall performance at GHQ.
Training Period:
6 Months
Documents Required at AS&RCs:
- Original certificates/detailed marks sheet along with two attested photocopies of each educational certificate degree/diploma.
- Candidates serving in Government Institutions/Departments will render No Objection Certificate of the concerned Establishment.
- Attested photocopy of Domicile.
- Photocopies of CNIC
- 6x colour photos duly attested (front & back).
A crossed postal order of Rs.100 will be submitted.
Bond:
- Finally selected candidates will be required to sign a bond to serve the Army for a minimum period of 7 years.
- The applicability of bond will commence on successful completion of basic military training at PMA Kakul.
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3 Comments
Aoa.. can you tell me that is there any post for girls as psychologist in armed forces or not?
Hey Mafsa!
Currently, there are no such announced positions.
Thank You!
Any mechanical engineering related jobs through short course