PMA Long Course
Permanent Commission
Age
17 – 25 years
Education
FSc / Equivalent (55%)
Training
2 Years at PMA Kakul
Gender
Male Only
Overview
The flagship route to a Permanent Commission in the Pakistan Army. Selected candidates undergo 2-year training at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, Abbottabad, and are commissioned as Second Lieutenants across all Army arms and services.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pakistani citizen or AJK/GB domicile holder
- Must be unmarried (exception for serving military personnel over 20 years of service)
- Age: FSc holders 17–22 yrs | Graduates 17–24 yrs | Serving soldiers up to 25 yrs
- Minimum 55% marks in FSc/Intermediate or equivalent (Hope Certificate accepted)
- Minimum height: 5'4" (162.5 cm)
- Good vision: 6/6 with or without glasses
- Weight proportionate to height (per BMI standards)
- Must pass initial physical fitness test (1.6km run, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups)
Commission & Training
Commissioned As
Second Lieutenant
Training Duration
2 years (4 terms of 6 months each) at PMA Kakul, Abbottabad
Commission Type
Permanent Commission
Selection Process
Online Registration
Apply at joinpakarmy.gov.pk during the announced window. Upload documents and fill in bio-data.
Intelligence Test
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning test at Army Selection & Recruitment Centres (AS&RCs).
Physical Fitness Test
1.6km run, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups, and ditch crossing at the AS&RC.
Initial Medical Examination
Full medical check-up at the AS&RC to verify physical and health standards.
ISSB (4–5 Days)
Inter Services Selection Board: psychological tests, group tasks, outdoor activities, and Deputy President interview.
Final Medical Board
Comprehensive medical at a Combined Military Hospital (CMH).
Final Selection (GHQ)
Merit list compiled by General Headquarters. Successful candidates receive joining instructions.
