The Pakistan Army has officially announced the 157 PMA Long Course for commissioning into the prestigious Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul. This is a golden opportunity for young, passionate, and patriotic individuals to join the Pakistan Army as commissioned officers and serve the nation with honor and dedication.
The PMA Long Course is one of the most sought-after career opportunities for intermediate and graduate-level candidates who dream of becoming part of the Pakistan Army. Successful candidates undergo rigorous training at PMA Kakul before joining the Army as 2nd Lieutenants.
Job Summary:
| Publish On: | 14 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply: | 24 October 2025 |
| Newspaper: | Nawa e Waqt |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Organization: | Government |
| Job Location: | Pakistan |
Key Details of 157 PMA Long Course
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Organization: Pakistan Army
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Course Name: 157 PMA Long Course
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Commission Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
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Training Academy: Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Kakul
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Registration Mode: Online & Army Selection Centers
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Registration Dates: 15 September 2025 till 24 October 2025
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Preliminary Tests: [Will be updated after official schedule]
Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality:
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Male citizens of Pakistan
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Candidates from AJK/Gilgit-Baltistan are also eligible
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Dual nationality holders must surrender other nationalities upon final selection
Gender & Marital Status:
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Gender: Male only
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Marital Status: Unmarried (Married serving personnel of Armed Forces over 20 years of age are eligible)
Age Limits:
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Intermediate (FA/FSc): 17–22 years
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Graduates (2 years program): 17–23 years
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Graduates (4 years program): 17–24 years
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Serving Army Soldiers: 17–25 years
Physical Standards:
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Minimum Height: 5’4” (162.5 cm)
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Weight: As per Body Mass Index (BMI)
Education:
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Minimum 60% marks in FA/FSc or equivalent
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Relaxation for Balochistan & FATA candidates (55% marks acceptable)
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Candidates with O/A Levels must provide equivalence certificate from IBCC
Selection Process
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Online Registration at www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk or at Army Selection and Recruitment Centers (AS&RCs).
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Initial Tests: Written/Intelligence/Personality Tests (Verbal & Non-Verbal).
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Medical Examination at AS&RCs.
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Physical Tests:
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1.6 Km Run in 8 minutes
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15 Pushups in 2 minutes
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15 Sit-ups in 2 minutes
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3 Chin-ups in 2 minutes
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Ditch Crossing (7’4” x 7’4” with depth of 4’)
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Interviews at AS&RCs.
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ISSB Tests & Interviews (Final selection stage).
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Final Medical Examination at CMH.
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Selection & Training at PMA Kakul for two years.
