Wednesday, December 5, 2012

REGULAR COMMISSION IN PAKISTAN ARMY THROUGH PMA LONG COURSE


1. Eligibility Conditions
a.  Age

Intermediate or
Equivalent
- 17-22 Years    Relaxable   for  three
months both in upper
(2) and lower age limit      
Graduates  (2 years
graduation) and
Serving  PN / PAF
Personnel
-
17-23 Years
(3)
Graduates with 4
years graduation
programme (BS /
BA (Hon) / BBA)
- 17–24 Years
-
(4)
Serving Army
Soldiers
- 17-25 Years
-
b. Gender.     Male.
c. Marital Status.    Unmarried (Married serving personnel of the Armed Forces
over 20 years of age are eligible).
d. Nationality.    Citizens of Pakistan and domicile holders of Azad Kashmir / GilgitBaltistan.  Upon final selection candidates with dual nationality to surrender
nationalities other than Pakistani.
e.
(1)
Physical Standards
Minimum Height
(2)
- 5’- 4“ (162.5cm)
Weight - As per the Body Mass Index
f. Education
(1) Marks - FA / FSc
(a) Minimum 60 % marks in FA/FSc and equivalent.
(b) Candidates who secure 60% mks or above in BA / BSc, BA / BSc
(Hons) and BBA / BPA, with 50% mks in FA / FSc are eligible for
PMA Long Course
(2) Relaxation of Marks - FA / FSc. 55 % marks for the   candidates from
specified area with domicile. Area incl Balolchistan, FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan,
District Neelum Azad Jammu Kashmir, District Kohistan, Chitral, Dir,
Tehsil Bala Kot (Kaghan, Naran) of District Mansehra in KPK, Tharparker
and Tehsil Umer Kot in Sind, District Rajanpur, Area of Cholistan Desert,
Drawer Fort, Salamsar, Mojgarh and Dingarh of Punjab, who have been
actually studying in same areas.
(3) Serving Army Soldiers. 50 %  marks  in  FA/FSc  and   equivalent.
(4) Hope Certificate.  Candidates who have passed Part-1 of Intermediate
Examination with minimum 60% marks and appeared / are appearing in
Part-II/Final Examination can also apply on “Hope Certificate” by the Head
of the institutions.
(5) Verification of Marks Sheet / Certificate
2.
.   Candidates not issued with
certificates or in possession of duplicate/revised mark sheets/certificates of
Matric / Intermediate / BA / BSc MUST get a Verification Certificate signed
by Secretary/Controller Examination of concerned Board/University.
a. “Not Recommended” twice by ISSB/GHQ Selection & Review Board
Ineligibility Conditions
b. Declared medically unfit by Military Hospital/ Appeal Medical Board.
c. Enrolled cadets and recruits withdrawn/ resigned /discharged/ dismissed from
Armed Forces (Army, Navy & Air Force) training academies/institutions on the
grounds of discipline, character, medical, inefficiency, weak profile, or declared
unsuitable.
d. An individual dismissed/removed from any other government service.
e. Convicted by a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude.3
3. Registration and Preliminary Selection Procedure
a.
.    Candidates can either register
through Internet or by visiting Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&RCs). Following
procedure will be adopted:-
Registration Through Internet
b.
.    A candidate 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. Candidate 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 along all 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
c.
.  The candidates may report at nearest  AS&RCs for
registration / allotment of roll no alongwith necessary documents mentioned in
para 6 and the prospectus fee for completion of registration formalities. The
candidates will bring these documents on the day of test as well.
Schedule of Registration / Preliminary Tests.    Registration and Preliminary
Tests will be held as per announced schedule.
Note
d.
: Repeater candidates must report at concerned AS&RCs for preliminary
tests.
(1)
Preliminary Selection
Written/ Intelligence Tests. Written/Intelligence tests will be based
on multiple choice questions from English, Maths, Pak Studies, Islamiat
and General Knowledge. The candidates declared successful in
written/intelligence tests will undergo physical / medical tests and
interviews at AS&RCs.4
(2) Physical Tests
(a) 1.6 Km Run - 8 ½ minutes
. The candidates must qualify the following physical
standards at the time of preliminary selection:-
(b) Push Ups - 15 repetitions in 2 minutes
(c) Sit Ups - 15 repetitions in 2 minutes
(d) Chin Ups - 3 repetitions in 2 minutes
(e) Ditch Crossing - 7’.4” x 7’.4” with a depth of 4’
(3) Interview
(4) Successful candidates will receive notice for ISSB tests through website
as well as call up letter.
. Successful candidates will be interviewed at AS&RC and
short listed for ISSB test.
4. Further Selection
5.
.    Candidates who are selected by AS&RCs will be called for ISSB
Test by GHQ. Medical examination of ISSB recommended candidates will be carried out at
nearby CMHs. The final  selection will be made at GHQ on the basis of candidate’s overall
performance.
Training Period at PMA
6.
.    2 Years.
Documents Required at AS&RCs
a. Original certificate / detailed Marks Sheet of Matric/FA/FSc / Equivalent. In case
of ‘O’ lvl / ‘A’ lvl, submission of Equivalence Certificate issued by IBCC is
mandatory.
     
b. Computerized National Identity Card for 18 years and above or Computerized
Form “B” alongwith Guardian’s Computerized National Identity Card (Father or
Mother) for less than 18 years old.
c. One set of attested photocopies of above mentioned documents.
d. 6 x Coloured photos duly attested (front and back) by Principal/Class 1 Gazetted
Officer.
e. Original as well as three photocopies of “NOT RECOMMENDED” letter by ISSB
are also required for “Repeater Candidates”.
Note: - Old National Identity Card and Form “B” will not be accepted. 5
7. PAKISTAN NATIONALS RESIDING ABROAD.  Eligible candidates residing abroad
are exempted from Preliminary Selection. However, Defence Attaches will  ascertain their
overall suitability, physical deformity and stammering aspects. The candidates are advised to
approach Pakistani Embassies (Military/Defence Attaches) in the country where residing or
Personnel Administration Directorate PA-3(a), GHQ Rawalpindi, for issuance of Application
Forms. They will submit their Application Forms alongwith connected documents through
Pakistani Embassies. A postal order of Rs. 100/- and a Bank Draft of Rs. 500/- in the name of
Director Personnel Administration (Selection), Personnel Administration Directorate, GHQ
Rawalpindi will be attached with the Application Form. Postal address in Pakistan should also
be indicated in the Application Forms so that call up notice for ISSB Tests/ Interviews and
further correspondence to eligible candidates can be made on the given Pakistani address. No
traveling allowance will be admissible for traveling to and from Pakistan.
Note:- If selected candidates for current entry are more than the required induction, the left
over candidates would be considered for next PMA Long Course entry subject to
fulfillment of eligibility conditions / merit.

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