LCC (Lady Cadet Course)
Permanent Commission
Age
Up to 28 years
Education
16-yr Degree (2.5 CGPA)
Training
~1 Year at PMA Kakul
Gender
Female Only
Overview
The Lady Cadet Course is the women's commission pathway into the Pakistan Army, open to female graduates in technical and professional fields including Engineering, Computer Sciences, IT, and other specializations announced per course.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pakistani citizen (including AJK/GB); dual nationals must renounce foreign nationality
- Must be unmarried
- Age: Up to 28 years
- Minimum 16 years of education (Bachelor's or Master's degree)
- Fields: Software/Electrical/Biomedical Engineering, Computer Sciences, IT, etc. (per advertisement)
- Minimum CGPA: 2.5/4.0 or 62.5% (annual system)
- No 3rd division or Grade D throughout academic career
- HEC/PEC-recognized degree only
- Minimum height: 5'0" (152.4 cm)
Commission & Training
Commissioned As
Second Lieutenant
Training Duration
Approximately 1 year at PMA Kakul alongside relevant long course
Commission Type
Permanent Commission
Selection Process
Online Registration
Apply at joinpakarmy.gov.pk during the announced window.
Written / Intelligence Tests
Conducted at AS&RCs — verbal and non-verbal reasoning plus academic subjects.
Preliminary Medical Examination
Initial health and physical assessment at the AS&RC.
ISSB (4–5 Days)
Full ISSB assessment: psychological tests, group tasks, outdoor activities, and interview.
Final Medical Examination
Detailed medical at a Combined Military Hospital.
Final Selection (GHQ)
Merit list compiled by GHQ. Joining instructions issued to selected candidates.
