Medical Cadet Course

About This Job

Pakistan Army has reopened registration for its 2026 Medical Cadet Course, the entry route for male candidates into Army Medical College under the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS). Selected cadets pursue an MBBS (or BDS, where applicable) degree while being groomed for a future commissioned medical role in the Armed Forces — a path that combines rigorous pre-medical training with the discipline, structure and long-term career security of military service, and one that has historically drawn strong interest from science students across Pakistan.

Eligibility rests primarily on FSc Pre-Medical performance: candidates generally need at least 70% marks in Biology, Physics and Chemistry, though a relaxed 65% threshold applies to domicile holders of Balochistan, the Tharparkar and Umerkot districts of Sindh, the Northern Areas, Upper Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir, and the merged tribal districts. Those with O-Level/A-Level qualifications instead need an IBCC equivalence certificate with grade conversion, while candidates still awaiting their FSc Part-II result may apply on a Hope Certificate (with 70% in Part-I), provided the final attested certificate is submitted to the PA Directorate at GHQ Rawalpindi within five days of the result. Crucially, every applicant must also sit and pass the fresh NUMS MDCAT-2026, with a minimum of 55% required for those pursuing the BDS stream. The course is open only to unmarried male citizens of Pakistan (plus Azad Kashmir/Gilgit-Baltistan domicile holders) up to 28 years of age as of 1 November 2026, and candidates previously found unfit by an Appeal Medical Board, dismissed from a training institution on disciplinary grounds, or convicted of a serious offence are not eligible.

Registration is entirely online at joinpakarmy.gov.pk and remains open from 15 June to 24 July 2026. Shortlisted candidates undergo a written MCQ-based test, physical standards (an 8-minute 1km run, 15 push-ups and 15 sit-ups within two minutes), and a medical examination at their nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centre, with the full testing window running from 27 July to 26 August 2026. Applicants should have attested copies of their Matric and FSc certificates, CNIC/Form-B, and passport photographs ready ahead of their scheduled test date, and should budget for the registration and examination fee, payable via NBP bank deposit. Candidates finally selected commit to a minimum 13-year service bond with Pakistan Army, effective once their MBBS degree is complete — those interested should register before the 24 July 2026 deadline.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Army

Place of posting

Training: Army Medical College (under National University of Medical Sciences - NUMS)

Domicile

All Pakistan

Age (Male)

18–28 years

Age (Female)

18–28 years

Age note

Age up to 28 years as on 01 Nov 2026 (single max-age stated on source, no separate male/female split); age_min defaulted to 18 as ad does not state a minimum age.

Fee note

Registration and examination fee payable via bank deposit at any NBP branch to NBP GHQ Branch, IBAN PK46NBPA0330004256466227, titled "Registration and Examination Fee Personnel Administration Directorate". Exact fee amount not printed on site at time of check.

Last date

24 July 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:FSc Pre-Medical (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) with minimum 70% marks, or A-Level equivalent with minimum grade C in the same subjects (65% relaxation for domicile holders of Balochistan; Sindh districts Tharparkar and Umerkot; Northern Areas; Upper Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir; and the merged tribal districts); O-Level/A-Level candidates must obtain an IBCC equivalence certificate with mark conversion; candidates awaiting FSc Part-II result may apply on a Hope Certificate (70% in Part-I) but must submit the attested Part-II certificate/marksheet to PA Directorate PA(3C) GHQ Rawalpindi within 5 days of result announcement; mandatory to appear in and pass the fresh NUMS MDCAT-2026 for admission to Army Medical College, with minimum 55% marks required for BDS course admission.

Test / Selection Process

MCQs

How to Apply

Post details and eligibility are shown above — tap "Apply Online" below to go directly to Join Pak Army Medical Cadet Course page (joinpakarmy.gov.pk/course?com_type=amc_comission). Steps:

1. Register online only; registration for this cycle runs 15 Jun 2026 to 24 Jul 2026, including Saturdays and Sundays.
2. After registering, a computerized roll-no/exam slip is generated within 5-7 working days — check the website for it; the assigned test date cannot be changed.
3. Deposit the registration and examination fee at any NBP branch into the GHQ Branch account (IBAN PK46NBPA0330004256466227, title "Registration and Examination Fee Personnel Administration Directorate") — the exact fee amount is not printed on the site.
4. Report to your nominated Army Selection and Recruitment Centre (AS&RC) for the Written/Intelligence MCQ test; successful candidates then undergo physical and medical tests plus an interview at the same centre — physical standards are an 8-minute 1km run, 15 push-ups and 15 sit-ups (both within 2 minutes).
5. Bring 1 attested photocopy each of your Matric certificate (plus IBCC equivalence certificate if O/A-Levels), CNIC/Form-B, and FSc Part-I (Pre-Medical) marks certificate plus Hope Certificate (or FSc Part-II DMC if already cleared), plus attested passport photos pasted on the form.
6. You must appear in and pass the fresh NUMS MDCAT-2026 and upload your result on joinpakarmy.gov.pk within one week of its announcement.
7. Selected cadets train at Army Medical College under NUMS and must sign a bond to serve the Army for a minimum of 13 years, starting after completion of the MBBS degree. No TA/DA is admissible for tests.

Additional Details

Service Bond

Minimum 13 years service with Pakistan Army, applicable from successful completion of the MBBS degree at the respective medical college

Mandatory Test

Candidates must appear in and pass the fresh NUMS MDCAT-2026 and upload their result on joinpakarmy.gov.pk within one week of its announcement; minimum 55% marks required for BDS course admission

Ineligibility Conditions

Twice not recommended by GHQ Selection Board; permanently declared unfit by Appeal Medical Board (or by any Armed Forces hospital, except cleared on appeal); medically unfit due to Hepatitis B/C (no appeal); cadets/recruits withdrawn, resigned, discharged or dismissed from Army/Navy/Air Force training institutions on grounds of discipline, character, medical unfitness, inefficiency or unsuitability; dismissed/removed from any other government service; convicted by a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude

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