Join Pakistan Army as Psychologist

Join Pakistan Army as Psychologist

SELECTION CRITERIA.    TYPE OF COMMISSION.     Direct short service commission in army as Psychologist (Male).    QUALIFICATION.     Master degree in Psychology with minimum 2nd Division from a Pakistani or foreign university, Doctorate, M. Phil, Postgraduate Research or teaching experience will be given preference.      AGE.           28 years (Relaxable in individual cases having higher qualification and experience).      NATIONALITY.     Male citizens of Pakistan and domicile of Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas.       All the candidates having dual nationality will have to initiate the process for reduction of their foreign nationality and will give an undertaking before joining the Army that they will have to complete the procedure for renunciation of their foreign nationality before completion of their training.       Those failing to renounce their foreign nationality or to complete the procedure are granted commission. Additionally, they are liable to pay the training charges/bond money and will instead have to seek release/ discharge from the Army.         INELIGIBILITY     Already screened out twice by Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB), General Headquarters (GHQ), Naval Headquarters (NHQ), Air Headquarters (AHQ), Selection Boards for any type of commission in the Armed Forces.       Candidates twice rejected for Pakistan Military Academy Long Course or equivalent of Pakistan Air Force or Pakistan Navy. However candidates after their postgraduates studies may avail third chance.       A candidate who is rejected once by ISSB for PMA or equivalent Navy /PAF Course and once rejected for Direct Short Service Commission Entry, will not be eligible for commission. Candidates twice rejected with postgraduate qualifications are also, ineligible to apply.      SELECTION PROCEDURE.  Preliminary written test covering following subjects: -       Respective subject, General knowledge and English, Intelligence/Psychological Tests, Final Interview of successful candidates by GHQ Selection Board and Medical Examination at nearest Military Hospital.       Final selection is made at GHQ based on overall performance of candidates.      HIGHER RANK/ANTE DATE SENIORITY.   Candidates possessing M. Phil and PH.D and experience can be considered for grant of the rank of Major and ante date seniority under the existing rules.    BASIC MILITARY TARINING. Candidates finally selected will undergo 6 months basic military training at PMA Kakul.  GRANT OF COMMISSION.   On successful completion of basic military training candidates will be granted commission in the Army in the temporary rank of Captain.