Pakistan Army has announced the 159 PMA Long Course for young men who want to join the Army as commissioned officers. Online registration is open at joinpakarmy.gov.pk from 14 September to 23 October 2026 — only a few days are left, so eligible candidates should register without waiting for the last date.
Selected cadets will undergo two years of military training at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul and earn a commission as Second Lieutenant through Regular Commission.
159 PMA Long Course 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Pakistan Army |
| Course | 159 PMA Long Course (Regular Commission) |
| Registration Opens | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 October 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online at joinpakarmy.gov.pk |
| Training | 2 years at PMA Kakul, Abbottabad |
| Commission | Second Lieutenant |
Eligibility Criteria for 159 PMA Long Course
| Candidate Category | Education Required | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate (FA / FSc or equivalent) | Minimum 60% marks | 17 – 22 years |
| Graduates (2-year BA / BSc) | 60% in graduation with 50% in FA / FSc | 17 – 23 years |
| Graduates (4-year BS / BBA / BA Hons) | Minimum 60% marks | 17 – 24 years |
| Serving Army Soldiers | 50% in Intermediate or equivalent | 17 – 25 years |
Other conditions: only male citizens of Pakistan (including Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan) can apply, and candidates must be unmarried (married serving Armed Forces personnel above 20 years of age are also eligible). Candidates from specified underdeveloped areas with the required domicile get a relaxation to 55% marks. Those awaiting Intermediate Part-II results can apply on a Hope Certificate from their institution, and A-Level candidates need IBCC equivalence. Age is calculated as on 1 May 2027, with the usual 3-month relaxation.
Physical Standards
- Height: minimum 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm)
- Weight: as per Body Mass Index (BMI) standards
- Physical test at the Army Selection and Recruitment Centre: running, push-ups and sit-ups — reported as 1 kilometre in 8 minutes for this course
How to Apply Online for 159 PMA Long Course
- Visit the official portal joinpakarmy.gov.pk and select PMA Long Course 159.
- Register with your CNIC and email, then fill the online form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Submit the form and note your roll number / examination slip (usually generated within a few working days).
- Report to your assigned Army Selection and Recruitment Centre (AS&RC) on the exact date and time shown on your slip.
Selection Process
Initial tests at AS&RC: written / intelligence test, medical examination and physical test. ISSB: candidates who clear the initial stage go through the 5-day Inter Services Selection Board tests and interviews. Final merit: selected candidates receive call letters for training at PMA Kakul.
Training at PMA Kakul
Training lasts two years and covers physical fitness, weapons handling, tactics, leadership exercises and academics. Cadets who complete it are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the Pakistan Army.
Terms and Conditions
- Registration is online only through joinpakarmy.gov.pk — no other website or agent is authorized.
- Dual nationality holders must surrender other nationalities upon final selection.
- Candidates rejected once by ISSB get the standard repeater chances as per policy.
- Any false information or fake documents lead to permanent disqualification.
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