Join Pak Army 2026 as Second Lieutenant 159 PMA Long Course Online Registration

Join Pak Army 2026 as Second Lieutenant 159 PMA Long Course Online Registration

The Pakistan Army has officially announced the registration schedule for the 159 PMA Long Course at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, known as the Cradle of Leadership. This prestigious program offers a Permanent Commission as a Second Lieutenant for young, dynamic, and dedicated male citizens of Pakistan. Interested candidates fulfilling the required criteria can apply online within the stipulated schedule.

List of Vacancies & Full Details

• Position Title: Commissioned Officer as Second Lieutenant via 159 PMA Long Course

• Target Group: Male Citizens of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir/Gilgit-Baltistan

• Intermediate/FA/FSc/ICS/I.Com/DAE Candidates: Unmarried males aged 17 to 22 years with a minimum of 60% marks in Intermediate or equivalent.

• Graduation (2-Year Degree) Candidates: Unmarried males aged 17 to 23 years who have secured at least 50% marks in intermediate and 60% marks in graduation.

• BS / BA (Hons) / BBA / BPA (4-Year Degree) Candidates: Unmarried males aged 17 to 24 years with a minimum of 60% marks in graduation.

• Serving Army Soldiers: Serving military personnel aged 17 to 25 years (married or unmarried) are eligible to apply.

• Physical Standards: Minimum height requirement is 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm) with body weight according to BMI standards.

Terms & Conditions

• Candidates from specified underdeveloped areas (such as Balochistan, FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan, District Neelum, Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, and specified rural regions of Sindh and Punjab) are eligible for a relaxed academic criterion of 55% marks.

• Students awaiting their 2nd-year intermediate results can apply on the basis of a Hope Certificate showing at least 65% or required passing marks in Part-1, issued by the head of the respective institution.

• Candidates possessing foreign qualifications (O/Valley and A-Level) must submit an Equivalence Certificate issued by the Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC).

• Ineligibility conditions include being twice rejected by the Inter-Services Selection Board (ISSB) or being dismissed/withdrawn from any government service or educational institution on disciplinary grounds.

• Applicants can visit or contact their nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&RCs) located in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Gilgit, Hyderabad, Multan, D.I. Khan, Muzaffarabad, Faisalabad, Khuzdar, Pano Aqil, and Turbat for help.

How to Apply

• Visit the official Pakistan Army recruitment web portal at www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk.

• Navigate to the registration portal, select the 159 PMA Long Course, and fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational data.

• Choose your preferred Army Selection and Recruitment Centre (AS&RC) to schedule your initial computerized test date.

• Submit the application form and print out the Registration Slip, which contains critical details for your initial test day.

Last Date to Apply

• The online registration window is active from 14 September 2026 to 23 October 2026.