REGULAR COMMISSION IN PAKISTAN ARMY
THROUGH 123 PMA LONG COURSE
(MAY 2009 ENTRY)
NATIONALITY
Kashmir domiciles and State Class-1 CitizensMale citizens of Pakistan or Azad .
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS- 123 PMA LONG COURSE
AGE ON 01 MAY 2009
CIVILIANS
Intermediate or equivalent-17-22 Years. Graduates for PMA Long Course-17-23 Years.
Serving Armed/Civil Armed Forces Personnel-17-23 Years Forces Personnel
MARITAL STATUS
Unmarried (serving personnel of the Armed Forces over 20 years of age are eligible, even if married).
TRAINING PERIOD
2 years at PMA.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Intermediate with minimum 50 percent marks. The candidates with domicile and having actually been studying in Balochistan, FATA, District Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Tehsil Bala Kot (Kaghan, Naran) of District Mansehara in NWFP, Tharparker and Tehsil UmerKot in Sind, District Rajanpur, area of Cholistan, Desert Drawer Fort, Salamsar, Mojgarh, Dingarh of Punjab and Northern Areas, can appear with 45% marks.
NOTE1:
Candidates who have passed part-I of Intermediate examination with minimum 50% marks and have appeared/appearing in Supplementary of part-II/final examination and whose result will be announced by 30 Mar 09, can also apply subject to provision of original part-I marks sheets alongwith “Hope Certificate” by the head of College/University that they have good chance of passing the final examination with minimum 50% marks. Such candidates will deposit their original part-II certificate/mark sheets alongwith 4x attested copies to GHQ PA Dte, PA-3(a) latest by 10 Apr 09 otherwise their selection will not be processed further.
NOTE2:
Candidates not issued with matric 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.
NOTE3:
In case a candidate fails to report for ISSB on any ground, ISSB is not obliged to recall the candidates.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS
MINIMUM HEIGHT -5’-4” (162.5cm)
PHYSICAL FITNESS.
The candidates will have to qualify the following physical standards at the time of preliminary selection:-
Serial No
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Time Duration
(1)
1.6 Km Run
7 ½ Minutes
(2)
Push Ups
15 repetitions in 2 Minutes
(3)
Sit Ups
15 repetitions in 2 Minutes
(4)
Chin Ups
3 repetitions in 2 Minutes
(5)
Ditch Crossing
REGISTRATION AND PRELIMINARY SELECTION
Candidates can either register through Internet or by visiting AS&RCs:-
REGISTRATION AT AS&RCS.
Candidates will be required to report alongwith necessary documents and Rs.150/- for fresh and Rs.100 for repeaters as registration fee, at following Army Selection and Recruitment Centres for registration/allotment of Roll No and date/time of written test etcetera:-
Serial
Army Selection and Recruitment Centre
telephone No
(1)
Army Selection and Recruitment Centre, PESHAWAR.
201-5885
(2)
Army Selection and Recruitment Centre, RAWALPINDI.
561-34137
(3)
Army Selection and Recruitment Centre, LAHORE.
6699-5885
(4)
Army Selection and Recruitment Centre, MULTAN.
531-5885
(5)
Army Selection and Recruitment Centre, HYDERABAD.
791-5885
(6)
Army Selection and Recruitment Centre, KARACHI.
560-5885
(7)
Army Selection and Recruitment Centre, QUETTA.
081-2490-3726
(8)
Army Selection and Recruitment Centre, Gilgit.
05811-961-5887
REGISTRATION THROUGH INTERNET..
A candidate can register himself through Internet on our http://www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk/ for preliminary test. Date and time of test shall be intimated on the internet, for that individual should have anE-mail account.Candidates MUST attain working knowledge of computer as registration and tests will be conducted on computers. Candidate registered through internet will bring Rs.150/- for fresh and Rs.100/- for repeaters as registration fee on the day of test alongwith original certificates.
REGISTRATION/TESTS FOR NORTHERN AREA.
Registration/Tests for candidates of Northern Areas will be conducted manually. Desirous candidates to contact Army Selection and Recruitment Centre Gilgit for the schedule.
WRITTEN/INTELLIGENCE TEST.
Written/Intelligence test will be based on multiple choice questions. Written test will be from English, Maths, Pak Studies, Islamiyat and Gen Knowledge.
SCHEDULE OF REGISTRATION/TESTS
Registration and Tests will be held as per following schedule:-
Events
123 PMA Long Course
Registration
10 Nov to 25 Nov 2008 (Incl Sunday)
Tests
3 Dec to10 Jan 09 (Except Sunday/Closed Holidays)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT AS&RCS.
Following Certificates and one set of Photocopies of these Certificates are required at the time of registration:-
Matric Certificate and Matric Detailed Marks Sheet (Both Compulsory). In case of ‘O’ lvl/’A’ lvl, submission of Equilance cert issued by IBCC is mandatory.
Certificate of FA/FSc/Detailed Marks Sheet or Equivalent.
Computerized National Identity Card or Computerized Form “B” alongwith Guardian of Computerized National Identity Card (Father or Mother).
2 x Colour Photos duly attested by Principal/Class 1 Gazetted Officer.
One set of attested photocopies of above mentioned documents.
Old National Identity Card and Form “B” will not be accepted. Original and 1x photocopy of Inter Services Selection Board “ NOT RECOMMENDED” letter is also required for “Repeater” Candidates.
PRELIMINARY SELECTION.
The candidates declared successful in written/intelligence tests will have physical, medical tests and preliminary interview at AS&RCs
FURTHER SELECTION.
Candidates qualifying preliminary selection will be sent to ISSB for further tests. 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.
INELIGIBILITIES
Screened out twice by ISSB.
Rejected twice by ISSB/GHQ Selection & Review Board.
Declared medically unfit by an Appeal Medical Board (Army).
Enrolled Cadets withdrawn/resigned/discharged/dismissed from Armed Forces (Army, Navy & Air Force) training academies/institutions on the grounds of discipline, character, failure in academics/military subjects, medical, inefficiency, weak profile and any other unsuitability grounds or received character certificate “fair”.
An individual dismissed/removed from other Government services.
Convicted by a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude.
PAKISTAN NATIONALS RESIDING ABROAD
Eligible candidates residing abroad are exempted from Preliminary Selection. However, Defence Attaches are requested to 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 issue of application forms only.They will submit their application forms alongwith connected documents through Pakistani Embassies by 10 Jul 2008. A postal order of Rs. 100/- and a bank draft of Rs. 500/- in the name of Director Personnel Administration-1, 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/Interview and further correspondence to eligible candidates can be made on the given Pakistani address. No travelling allowance will be admissible. Upon final selection candidates with dual nationality will have to surrender nationalities other than Pakistani.
PRIVATE COACHING CENTRES FOR ISSB TESTS.
According to existing rules of Armed Forces, Pre-ISSB training cannot be imparted by any individual or private coaching centre. GHQ PA Directorate denies any link with such illegal & unethical training establishments throughout the country. Any candidate found trained/coached in any private coaching centre will be liable to be not recommended
