How to Join Army as a Captain through Direct Short Service Commission?

Pakistan Army announces online registration for the direct short service commission in the army for different Arts and science graduates, once a year. This is a golden opportunity for you if you are twice not recommended by the ISSB selection board. You can appear for the 3rd time for the ISSB examination.

Note: Only male candidates can apply for direct short service commission. Ladies are requested to please check the details post. Lady cadet course: Join Army as A Lady Captain

Gender and age requirements

Only male candidates below 28 years of age are eligible for the direct short-service commission.

Departments

The army requires officers for different departments to fulfill its organizational goals.

Army Education Corps

Candidates who have 16 years of education in the following disciplines, can apply in this department.

1. Computer science
2. Physics
3. Biology
4. Mathematics
5. Islamic studies
6. English
7. Political science
8. History
9. Arabic
10. Management sciences

Law Department

LLB-qualified candidate with a minimum experience of 02 years

Psychologist

Candidates having a BS / MSc in Psychology can apply for the psychologist post.

Qualification required for each post

16 years of education in the concerned subject with at least 2.50 CGPA or 50% marks in the annual examination system.

Height Requirements

The height required for the direct service commission applicant is 5 feet and 4 inches that is 162.5 Centimetres.

Where to register online for the short service commission in the army?

You can register for the above posts through the Pakistan Army’s official website. Please click on https://Joinpakarmy.gov.pk for online registration.

Period for the online registration

The online registration for the short service commission candidates in the army is lasted for two weeks.

Online test Preparation for direct short service commission

1. Verbal Intelligence Tests
2. Non-Verbal Intelligence Tests
3. How to Pass Verbal and Nonverbal Intelligence test?
4. Medical test and Examination in Armed Forces
5. All about Pak Army initial Physical test
6. Initial interview guidelines for PMA long course
7. Essay writing topics in Initial Interview: PMA long course
8. Recomended Candidate Experience: 147 PMA Long Course
9. 8 Qualities ISSB try to find in a Recommended Candidate: Personal Qualities of a Good Leader

Surety Bond for direct service commission

If selected for the short service in the Pakistan army, the candidates are to sign a surety bond to serve the Army for at least 7 years. The Surety bond will be commenced after the necessary completion of training on Passing out from PMA.

Training period at PMA

The total training period for the short service commission candidates will be 06 months in the Pakistan Military Academy.

Selection Process for the Short Service Commission

The Process to get short service commission in the Pakistan army is under

1. Online registration through the official website
2. Initial tests comprised of
   1. verbal and non-verbal intelligence
   2. Subject academic test
3. Initial medical examination
4. Physical tests at respective selection centers
5. Initial interview
6. ISSB
7. Final medical examination through Pakistan Army medical boards.
8. Final merit list

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