PMA Long Course 154

 Join Pakistan Army as a Regular Commissioned Officer through 154 PMA Long Course.

Registration Date.

25 March 2024 - 28 April 2024

Eligibility Criteria.

1. Nationality: Pakistani citizens.

2. Gender: Male.

3. Marital Status: Unmarried.

4. Age: Usually between 17 to 22 years (relaxation may be given in certain cases).

5. Education: Intermediate or equivalent with minimum 60% marks.

6. Physical Fitness: Meeting the required physical standards set by the Pakistan Army.

7. Medical Fitness: Meeting the medical standards specified by the Pakistan Army.

Academic Prerequisites.

Marks - FA/FSC/ Equivalent:

► Minimum 55% marks in FA/FSC and equivalent.

► Candidates who secure 60% marks or above in BA/BSc/ BA/ BSc (Hons) and BBA/ BPA, with 50% marks in FA/ FSC are eligible for Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Long Course.

Serving Army Soldiers: 50% marks in FA/FSC and equivalent.

Hope Certificate:

► Candidates who have been

promoted in FSC Part-I and Advance Subsidiary Examination 2023 can also apply on 'Hope Certificate' of 55% Marks duly issued by Head of the Institution.

▸ FSA, A Level and equivalent final result card/mark sheet must be submitted within the one week of announcement of Board Results, otherwise candidates will not be considered in final merit.

Registration.

Register your self by visiting website "www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk" , within 2-3 days Exam Slips will be uploaded on website.

Selection Procedure.

► Written/ Intelligence and Writing of

English and Urdu Essay

► Medical Examination

► Physical Test

► Interview by preliminary selection

board headed by Selection and

recruitment Officer (S&RO)

Written/Intelligence Tests: Written/Intelligence tests will be based

on multiple choice questions from English, Maths, Pakistan Studies, Islamiat and General Knowledge. The candidates declared successful in written/intelligence tests will undergo physical/medical tests and interviews at Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&RCS).

Physical Tests: Following criteria has

been set for all candidates:-

► 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

Passing all events as per above table are mandatory for each candidate. A candidate failing in any 1 x event will be considered as Physical Test (PT) failure and will not be given Inter Services Selection Board (ISSB) form.

Interview: Candidates clearing

written, Medical & Physical Test will be finally interviewed by S&ROS (instead of Brig by the formation) and Psychologist. Before interview every candidate will be required to write an essay of 10 lines in English and Urdu. Plain paper to be issued to candidates before interview for Eng and Urdu essay. Topic of the Day will be reflected on the board in exam hall /room. S&RO will write pointers of every candidate appearing in interview. Each candidate appearing in interview. Each candidate will be given marks out of 20. A candidate securing less than 12 marks will be considered failure and will not be given Inter Services Selection Board (ISSB) form. Following guidelines are given for conduct of interview:-

► Expression and confidence in English and Urdu.

► Adequate Knowledge about current affairs.

► Adequate Knowledge about Geo and Pakistan Studies.

▶ Overall outlook.

► Extra curricular activities include

sports and hobbies.

► Any other aspect as deemed appropriate by the Panel.

► Recording of interview of every candidate through CCTV be ensured by all AS&RCS and same be shared with PA Commandant on CDs on weekly basis.