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| Join Pakistan Army as Captain 2025-2026 |
Are you a highly qualified professional looking for a prestigious and challenging career that offers both service and exceptional growth? The Pakistan Army has announced an incredible opportunity to Join Pakistan Army as Captain through the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC).
This is your chance to serve the nation as an officer in specialized fields like Education, Psychology, and Veterinary Sciences.
I.📅 Key Dates for DSSC 2025-2026 Registration
Mark your calendars! The registration window is open for a limited time. Don't miss the deadline to start your journey toward a Captain rank.
- Registration Start Date: 08 December 2025
- Registration Deadline: 04 January 2026
🌟 Vacancies Open Under DSSC (Captain Rank)
The Pakistan Army is recruiting for the following specialized officer roles. This is a targeted recruitment drive for professionals with specific qualifications:
- Army Education Officer (AEO): For candidates with relevant Master's or BS degrees looking to serve in educational institutions and training centers.
- Psychologist Officer: For post-graduates in Psychology to serve in selection centers and other relevant Army setups.
- Remount Veterinary and Farms Officer (RV&FC): For DVM graduates to manage the Army's veterinary and farm-related operations.
II.📋 How to Apply and Full Eligibility Criteria
To successfully Join Pakistan Army as Captain through the DSSC, you must meet the specific eligibility requirements for your desired corps (age, qualification, physical standards).
1. Online Registration is Mandatory
The primary method for application is online through the official Pakistan Army website.
➡️ Official Registration Website: joinpakarmy.gov.pk
2. Required Documents
While applying and visiting the Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&RCs), ensure you have all original and attested copies of your documents, including:
- Educational Degrees/Certificates (HEC recognized)
- Detailed Marks Sheets/Transcripts
- CNIC and Domicile Certificate
- Recent Passport-sized Photographs
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) if already serving in a government department.
3. Selection Procedure Overview
The selection process is rigorous and designed to find the best talent:
- Initial Registration (Online)
- Preliminary Tests (Intelligence & Academic) at AS&RCs
- Initial Medical & Physical Tests (Run, Push-ups, Sit-ups)
- Interviews (at AS&RCs)
- Inter Services Selection Board (ISSB) Testing and Interview (for shortlisted candidates)
- Final Medical Examination
- Final Selection by General Headquarters (GHQ)
- Training (Usually 6 months at PMA Kakul or relevant training center).
III.📋 Eligibility Criteria and Key Dates
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Category |
Requirement |
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AGE: |
Upto 28 Years as on May 01, 2026 |
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MARITAL STATUS: |
Married/Unmarried |
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GENDER: |
Male |
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MIN HEIGHT: |
5'4" (162.5 cm) |
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WEIGHT: |
As per Body Mass Index |
Important Dates
- Registration: Dec 08, 2025 to Jan 04, 2026 (Online Only) (Including Sat and Sun)
- Preliminary Tests: Jan 19, 2026 to Jan 23, 2026 (Except Sat and Sun and closed holidays)
Nationality
Citizens of Pakistan and Domicile Holders of Azad Kashmir/Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Requirement |
Details |
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Age |
Up to 28 Years as on May 01, 2026 |
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Marital Status |
Married/Unmarried |
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Gender |
Male |
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Minimum Height |
5'4" (162.5 cm) |
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Weight |
As per Body Mass Index |
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Nationality |
Citizens of Pakistan and Domicile Holders of Azad Kashmir/Gilgit-Baltistan. Upon final selection, candidates with dual nationality will have to surrender nationalities other than Pakistani. |
Specific Corps Requirements
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Type of Commission |
Qualification |
Age |
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Army Education Corps (AEC - Male) |
MA/MSc/BS (4 years), minimum 16 years education in the following disciplines: * Mathematics * Computer Science * Geography/GIS * History * Islamic Studies * Arabic |
28 years as on May 01, 2026 |
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Corps of Remount Veterinary and Farms Officer (RV&FC) |
* DVM or equivalent degree Registered with PVMC * MSc (Hons)/ M Phil (in relevant disciplines) will be given preference |
Civilians: 28 Years as on May 01, 2026 Serving VASs of RV&FC: 21-35 Years as on May 01, 2026 |
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Psychologist (Male) |
M.Sc/ BS Psychology✓✓✓ |
V.Academic Prerequisities
- Minimum 62.5% marks in annual system or 2.5 CGPA out of 4.0 in all subjects from HEC recognized university as a regular student.
- No 3rd Division or Grade D and only one 2nd Division/ Grade C throughout the academic career i.e. Matric to MA/ MSc/ BS.
- Candidates graduated from HEC recognized universities or foreign universities recognized by HEC are eligible.
- Candidates must have attained the entire education (Matric till MA/MSc/BS) as a regular student.
- MPhil/ MS/ PhD will be given preference.
- Candidates only graduated from HEC/ PEC recognized universities.
- Candidates who have not completed 4 years degree in given discipline are ineligible.
- Candidate to verify their degrees from HEC/ PEC before entrance test.
- Once rejected by Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB) for Pakistan Military Academy/ equivalent courses & once rejected for post Graduate entry \times 1 chance (validity limited for one year & for two consecutive courses of that services).
- Candidates acquired qualification as private candidates are not eligible.
- Candidates acquired masters degree in Psychology as private/ distant learning candidate are not eligible.
Academic Prerequisities
VI.📅 Important Dates
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Activity |
Dates |
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Registration |
Dec 08, 2025 to Jan 04, 2026 (Online Only) (Including Sat and Sun) |
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Preliminary Tests |
Jan 19, 2026 to Jan 23, 2026 (Except Sat and Sun and closed holidays) |
Registration and Preliminary Selection Procedure
Registration Process
- Online Registration: Candidates must register on the website www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk.
- Exam Slip: It normally takes 5 to 7 working days for the generation of the exam slip after successful registration.
- Registration Fee: The fee is required to be deposited in NBP GHQ Branch (IBAN Number: PK46NBPA0330004256466227) with the title 'Registration and Examination Fee Personnel Administration Directorate'.
- Candidates must attain working knowledge of computers as registration and tests will be conducted on computers.
- Candidates must bring all necessary documents (as per the list mentioned in the advertisement) and the prospectus fee for registration formalities on the day of the test.
Preliminary Tests and Selection Steps
- Academics/Intelligence Tests: Multiple-choice questions will be conducted on computers at Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&RCs).
- Preliminary Medical Tests: Candidates will undergo initial medical tests at AS&RCs.
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Physical Tests: Candidates must qualify the following standards at the time of preliminary selection:
- 1.6 Km Run - 9 minutes
- Push Ups - 10 repetitions in 2 minutes
- Sit Ups - 10 repetitions in 2 minutes
- Chin Ups - 2 repetitions in 2 minutes
- ISSB Test: Shortlisted candidates will receive intimation for ISSB tests through the website as well as call-up letters.
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Registration and Preliminary Selection Procedure |
VII.Further Selection Process and Training
- Detailed medical examination of candidates recommended by Inter Service Selection Board will be carried out at nearby Combined Military Hospitals.
- Candidates who are recommended by Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB) will be called for interview by the General Headquarters Selection Board at the respective Army Selection & Recruitment Centre.
- Final selection will be made at General Headquarters (GHQ) on the basis of candidates' overall performance.
- Military Training: 6 Months at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul.
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| Further Selection Process and Training |
VIII.Ineligibility Conditions
An applicant will be permanently ineligible for all types of commission in the Armed Forces if they are:
- Rejected by Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB)/General Headquarters (GHQ)/ Naval Headquarters (NHQ)/ Air Headquarters (AHQ) selection boards.
- Twice rejected by Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB) for postgraduate entry.
- Twice rejected by Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB) for intermediate/graduate (Pakistan Military Academy/ Graduate/ Equivalent) and once rejected by Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB) or General Headquarters (GHQ)/ Naval Headquarters (NHQ)/ Air Headquarters (AHQ) selection boards.
- Once rejected by Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB) for intermediate/graduate (Pakistan Military Academy/ Graduate/ Equivalent) and twice rejected by Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB) or General Headquarters (GHQ)/ Naval Headquarters (NHQ)/ Air Headquarters (AHQ) selection boards.
- Twice screened out by Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB).
- Tested within four months (120 days) gap of previous appearance in Inter Service Selection Board except waiver granted by the competent authority. However, the bar of 120 days will not be applicable to candidates appearing in General Headquarters/ Naval Headquarters/ Air Headquarters based Selection board.
- Dismissed/ removed/ debarred from Govt Services including Armed Forces.
- Convicted in a Court of Law for any heinous offence (to be ascertained by the competent military authority).
- Permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board.
- Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B & C (Appeal Medical Board cannot be requested).
- Withdrawn from any bonded Armed Forces college/ institution on disciplinary grounds.
- Withdrawn/ discharged/ resigned or purchase of commission from any Armed Forces officers Academy/ Training Institution on any ground.
- Tampering of academic certificates/ forgery concealment to get undue advantage will make an applicant permanently ineligible for all types of commission in Armed Forces.
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| Ineligibility Conditions |
IX.Documents Required at AS&RCs
Candidates will deposit the following documents with Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&RCs):
- Original certificates/ detailed marks sheets along with two attested photocopies of each educational certificate/ degree/ diploma.
- Candidates serving in government Institutions/ Departments must render a No Objection Certificate (NOC) of the concerned Establishment.
- Attested photocopy of domicile.
- Photocopies of computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). NOTE: Expired National Identity Card will not be accepted.
- 4 x colored photos duly attested (front & back).
- Candidates must bring their degrees duly verified by HEC / PEC & PVMC.
- Endorsement Application Forms: While filling the application forms, ensure that information is endorsed in the respective paragraph/ columns and no column should be left blank.
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| Documents Required at AS&RCs |
BOND. Finally selected candidates will be required to sign a bond to serve the Army for a minimum period of 7 years. The applicability of bond will commence on successful completion of basic military training at Pakistan Military Academy Kakul.
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| Additional Information |
📍 Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&RCs)
For preliminary tests and physical assessments, you will be required to visit your nearest AS&RC. The centers mentioned in the advertisement include:
- Rawalpindi
- Lahore
- Karachi
- Peshawar
- Quetta
- Gilgit
- Hyderabad
- Multan
- D.I Khan
- Muzaffarabad
- Faisalabad
- Khuzdar
- Pano Aqil
- Turbat
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