The Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) has announced the registration for the 157th PMA Long Course, offering aspiring candidates an opportunity to join the Pakistan Army as commissioned officers. This course is a two-year training program that prepares cadets to serve as Second Lieutenants in various branches of the Army.
Registration Dates
- Start Date: September 16, 2025
- End Date: October 22, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
For Civilian Candidates:
- Age: 17 to 22 years
- Education: Intermediate (F.Sc) or equivalent with at least 60% marks
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Nationality: Pakistani
For Serving Army Soldiers:
- Age: 17 to 23 years
- Education: Intermediate (F.Sc) or equivalent
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Nationality: Pakistani
Application Process
- Online Registration:
- Visit the official Pakistan Army recruitment website: joinpakarmy.gov.pk
- Select the PMA Long Course 157 registration link.
- Fill in the required personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including CNIC, educational certificates, and a recent photograph.
- Submit the application form.
- Selection Centers:
- After online registration, candidates will be directed to the nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Center (AS&RC) for further processing.
Selection Procedure
- Initial Intelligence Test:
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning to assess logical and analytical abilities.
- Physical Test:
- 1.6 km run within a specified time.
- Push-ups, sit-ups, and chin-ups as per standards.
- Medical Examination:
- Comprehensive medical check-up to ensure physical fitness.
- Interview:
- Panel interview to evaluate personality, communication skills, and leadership potential.
- Final Selection:
- Based on performance in all stages, a final merit list will be prepared.
Test Syllabus
- Verbal Intelligence: Number series, alphabetic series, analogy, coding-decoding, blood relations, etc.
- Non-Verbal Intelligence: Pattern recognition, mirror images, water images, etc.
- Academic Subjects: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies.
Benefits of Joining PMA Long Course
- Commissioned Rank: Second Lieutenant in the Pakistan Army.
- Salary: Competitive pay as per government scales.
- Allowances: Medical, house rent, and other allowances.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and promotions.
- Retirement Benefits: Pension and other post-retirement benefits.