How to Apply for Pakistan Army, Air Force and Navy

It is the dream of every citizen to serve their nation by joining the defense forces of the country. Candidates intending to join the Pakistan Army, Air Force, or Navy have to appear in the following:

1. Entry Test
2. Initial Medical Examination
3. ISSB Tests
• Psychological Tests
• Outdoor Tests
• Interview
4. Final Selection

Candidates have to qualify in the entry test and initial medical examination before appearing in the ISSB. The ISSB is a key part of the selection process for the Army, Air Force, and Navy. ISSB tests are conducted over five days. Candidates are required to stay at ISSB Cantonments/Test Centers for these five days to appear in the tests. Qualified candidates of ISSB are given special training at the respective academies to prepare them for delivering their services in the Army, Air Force, or Navy.

   APPLYING FOR PAKISTAN ARMY, AIR FORCE AND NAVY

Pakistan Army, Air Force, and Navy offer varying courses to join, e.g., short courses and long courses. You can choose a course by applying for it depending on your eligibility. The known courses or categories offered are as follows:
Army

• PMA Long Course
• Technical Cadet Course

Air Force

• General Deputy Pilot (GDP)
• Air Defense
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Admin and Special Duties
• Logistics
• Accounts
• Legal
• Information Technology
• Engineering

Navy

• PN Cadet
• Education Branch
• Special Branch – Imagery
• Special Branch – IT
• Operations
• Weapon Engineering

The courses for Pakistan Army, Air Force, and Navy are separately advertised in newspapers at different times of the year. The selection process starts with the publication of the advertisement.

   Online Registration

Eligible candidates are required to apply online. The candidate must register themselves online by visiting the website of ISSB and providing their details, such as personal details and educational details.
The websites for online application are as follows:

• Application for Army: www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk
• Application for Air Force: www.joinpaf.gov.pk
• Application for Navy: www.joinpaknavy.gov.pk

After submission of the online application, the candidate receives a confirmation email containing a roll number, test date, and test center.

Note: In some cases, candidates can also apply by visiting the respective recruitment center if it is mentioned in the advertisement.

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  Instructions for application:

1. Candidates who have cleared the 1st year (of Intermediate) with the required marks (for a course) and are appearing in/awaiting the result of the 2nd year of Intermediate can apply for courses requiring an intermediate qualification. In such a case, the candidate is required to provide a hope certificate from the head of the institution.
2. Candidates with a degree other than Pakistani education (e.g., A/O Level) are required to provide an equivalence certificate from the respective boards (e.g., IBCC or HEC).
3. Candidates who have not been issued their degrees and possess a provisional, duplicate, or revised degree or certificate are required to provide a verification certificate from the Secretary/Controller of Examination.
4. Candidates can appear in ISSB for the Army, Air Force, and Navy only for three attempts.