Join Pak Army as Commissioned Officer — 157 PMA Long Course (PMA Kakul)

Join Pak Army as Commissioned Officer — 157 PMA Long Course (PMA Kakul)

Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul invites ambitious young Pakistanis to join the 157 PMA Long Course and earn a regular commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Pakistan Army jobs. This two-year, fully residential program combines academics, leadership, field craft, and character building at Pakistan’s premier military institution in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Apply online at joinpakarmy.gov.pk or visit your nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Center (AS&RC) during the dates above. AS&RCs: Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Gilgit, Hyderabad, Multan, D.I. Khan, Muzaffarabad, Faisalabad, Khuzdar, Pano Aqil, Turbat.

Snapshot (Read First) ✅

• Program: 157 PMA Long Course — Regular Commission
• Academy: PMA Kakul, Abbottabad
• Duration: 2 years (residential training)
• Outcome: Commissioning as Second Lieutenant
• Who can apply: Eligible male citizens of Pakistan (including AJK/GB) who meet education, age and medical standards
• Apply: Online or at AS&RCs — 15 Sep to 24 Oct 2025
• Selection: Computer-based tests → Physical evaluation → Initial medical → ISSB → Final medical (CMH) → GHQ merit

ℹ️ Exact criteria, dates, and test matrices are confirmed on joinpakarmy.gov.pk and at AS&RCs for 157 PMA LC. Always follow official instructions.

Program Details at a Glance 📋

Who Is Eligible (Essentials) 🎯

Age Brackets (typical)

• 17–22 years: Intermediate/A-Level (equivalent)
• 17–23 years: Graduates (BA/BSc/BS/BBA/BCom, etc.)
• 17–24 years: Serving Army soldiers (CO’s recommendation applies)

Education

• Intermediate or equivalent with aggregates commonly around 60%;
• Graduates considered as per current Army policy (CGPA/percentage rules).
• A-Level/foreign qualifications must have IBCC equivalence.
• Result-awaiting candidates may be accepted with a Hope Certificate (if allowed for the batch).

Marital Status & Gender

• Male; unmarried (serving personnel exceptions apply per batch policy).

Physical/Medical Standards

• Height: generally 5′4″ (162.5 cm) minimum
• Weight: as per BMI/Army medical standards
• Vision & health: must meet Army medical board requirements

Bring all originals for verification. Only candidates found fit continue to subsequent stages.

Selection Journey — Step by Step 🧭

1. Register
   • Online form at joinpakarmy.gov.pk (between 15 Sep–24 Oct 2025), or
   • In-person registration at your AS&RC (carry CNIC/Form-B, academic records, photographs).
2. Initial Computer-Based Tests 💻
   • Typically Verbal/Non-Verbal intelligence plus Academic screening (English, analytical basics, GK).
   • Successful candidates proceed to physical evaluation.
3. Physical Evaluation 🏃‍♂️
   • Standard Army fitness matrix (timed run, push-ups/sit-ups/chin-ups, and obstacle elements as notified by center).
   • Train early; aim to exceed the minimums.
4. Initial Medical 🩺
   • Conducted at the center/authorized facility.
   • Candidates declared fit receive an ISSB schedule.
5. ISSB (4–5 Days) 🧠
   • Group tasks, psychological assessment, interviews, and leadership exercises at ISSB centers (Kohat/Gujranwala/Malir/Quetta).
6. Final Medical (CMH) & GHQ Selection 🏥
   • Recommended candidates undergo final medical.
   • GHQ finalizes merit for joining PMA Kakul.

Required Documents (Keep a Ready-to-Submit File) 📎

• CNIC/Smart Card (or Form-B + parent/guardian CNIC where applicable)
• Original educational certificates/transcripts (Matric, Inter, Bachelor) + IBCC equivalence if needed
• Domicile, passport-size photos (as per center’s count/specs)
• NOC for serving personnel (if applicable)
• Any additional papers mentioned in your roll-no slip or call letter

📝 Tip: Make multiple attested sets and label them. It saves time at every stage.

How to Apply (Simple & Error-Free) 📝

Online (Recommended)

1. Go to joinpakarmy.gov.pk during 15 Sep – 24 Oct 2025.
2. Create/login to your candidate account.
3. Select “157 PMA Long Course”, complete the form carefully (spellings/dates per CNIC & certificates).
4. Submit and print your roll-number slip showing test date & center.

Through AS&RC

1. Visit the nearest AS&RC with original documents and photocopies.
2. Staff will register you and issue your test schedule.

AS&RCs: Rawalpindi • Lahore • Karachi • Peshawar • Quetta • Gilgit • Hyderabad • Multan • D.I. Khan • Muzaffarabad • Faisalabad • Khuzdar • Pano Aqil • Turbat

Training Prep — A Realistic 6-Week Kick-Start Plan 💪

• Weeks 1–2: Build base: easy runs (alternate days), form-correct push-ups/sit-ups/chin-ups, mobility drills.
• Weeks 3–4: Add pace runs, intervals, progressive sets for body-weight exercises, and a weekly mock test.
• Weeks 5–6: Sharpening: keep volume steady, focus on timed mile/1.6 km, core stability, sleep discipline.
• Daily 30–45 min study: verbal/non-verbal reasoning, English usage, Pakistan/Current Affairs.
• Lifestyle: hydrate, balanced diet, avoid crash routines; keep a light training day before test.