DSSC (Direct Short Service Commission)
Short Service Commission
Age
Up to 28–35 years
Education
16-yr Degree (60% / 2.5 CGPA)
Training
6 Months at PMA Kakul
Gender
Male (Female for select branches)
Overview
The Direct Short Service Commission brings specialized professionals — engineers, lawyers, educators, IT experts, veterinarians, and psychologists — into the Pakistan Army as officers for a fixed tenure, allowing the Army to benefit from civilian expertise.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pakistani citizen (AJK/GB included); dual nationals must surrender foreign citizenship
- Married or unmarried (varies per advertisement)
- Age: Generally up to 28 years; up to 35 years for Veterinary (RV&FC)
- Minimum 16 years education from HEC/PEC-recognized university
- Science subjects: Min. 60% or 2.5 CGPA | Arts subjects: Min. 50% or 2.0 CGPA
- No 3rd division/Grade D; maximum one 2nd division/Grade C throughout academic career
- Must have been a regular (not private) student
- Common branches: Army Education Corps (AEC), JAG (Law), RV&FC (Veterinary), ICT, Psychology
- Minimum height: 5'4" (162.5 cm)
Commission & Training
Commissioned As
Lieutenant (short service tenure: 2–5 years, extendable)
Training Duration
6 months at PMA Kakul
Commission Type
Short Service Commission
Selection Process
Online Registration
Apply at joinpakarmy.gov.pk during the announced period.
Written / Intelligence Tests
Academic and reasoning tests at AS&RCs relevant to the branch applied for.
Physical Fitness Test
1.6km run, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups at the AS&RC.
Initial Medical Examination
Health assessment at AS&RC.
ISSB
Full ISSB evaluation over 4–5 days.
Final Medical Board
Comprehensive medical at CMH.
Final Selection (GHQ)
GHQ compiles merit list; selected candidates receive joining instructions.
