Direct Short Service Commission (Aeronautical)

About This Job

Pakistan Army has opened its 2026 Direct Short Service Commission intake for the Aeronautical branch, offering qualified engineers a route into a commissioned technical role without repeating undergraduate study. Unlike the multi-year Pakistan Military Academy Long Course meant for fresh graduates, this Short Service Commission is built for candidates who already hold a relevant engineering degree — a route worth considering for young engineers who want a disciplined, mission-driven career alongside their technical specialization in aerospace, avionics, electrical or mechanical fields.

Eligible applicants need at least a 16-year (4-year) BS/BE or equivalent Master's-level degree in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an HEC- or Pakistan Engineering Council-recognized institute in Pakistan or abroad, with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or 62.5% under the annual marking system) and no more than one C grade across their FSc/Matric-level academic record — an MS/MCS degree alone does not qualify, though holders of one with 2-3 years of relevant work experience are given preference. The commission is open to married or unmarried male citizens of Pakistan (plus AJK/GB domicile holders) up to 28 years of age as of 1 November 2026, standing at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and meeting the required Body Mass Index; candidates with a history of repeated ISSB rejections, prior dismissal from government or Armed Forces service, or a serious criminal conviction are not eligible.

Online registration runs from 22 June to 19 July 2026 at joinpakarmy.gov.pk, with preliminary Academics/Intelligence MCQ tests, a medical check, and physical standards — an 8-minute 1km run, 10 qualifying push-ups and 10 qualifying sit-ups — conducted at Army Selection and Recruitment Centres between 16 and 24 July 2026. Shortlisted candidates proceed to an Inter Services Selection Board evaluation and, if recommended, a further interview with the GHQ Selection Board via the Pakistan Army Telepresence System, with no travel allowance admissible at any stage. Those finally selected complete six months of military training at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul and sign a bond to serve the Army for a minimum of seven years. Engineering graduates who meet the criteria should complete their registration before the 19 July 2026 deadline.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Army

Place of posting

Training: 6 months Military Training at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Kakul

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

19 July 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:MA/MSc/BS (4 years), minimum 16 years of education in one of: Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, from an HEC/Pakistan Engineering Council recognized institute in Pakistan or abroad (foreign degrees require HEC/PEC equivalence certificate); minimum CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or 62.5% marks under the annual system; no Grade D and only one Grade C permitted through academic career (FSc/equivalent and Matric/O-Levels etc.); must have completed the full 4-year Engineering degree in the above disciplines (irrespective of any Master of Science/Master Computer Science); candidates with an MS/MCS degree plus 2-3 years work experience will be given preference; a candidate with specific higher qualification is eligible even if twice rejected by ISSB for PMA/equivalent naval/PAF courses; Hope Certificate holders may apply but must submit the final degree/transcript by 17 Sep 2026.

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 Direct Short Service Commission page (joinpakarmy.gov.pk/course?com_type=avn_comission). Steps:

1. Register online only; registration for this cycle runs 22 Jun 2026 to 19 Jul 2026, including Saturdays and Sundays.
2. After registering, a computerized roll-no/exam slip is generated within 5-7 working days; preliminary tests run 16 Jul to 24 Jul 2026 and the assigned date/time 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 Academics/Intelligence MCQ test, followed by a preliminary medical test and physical test — an 8-minute 1km run, 10 qualifying push-ups, and 10 qualifying sit-ups.
5. Bring your original certificates/mark sheets with 5 attested photocopies each, an NOC if serving in a government department, an attested domicile copy, CNIC with NADRA verification slip, and 6 attested colour photographs (1 front, 5 back); expired CNICs are not accepted.
6. Shortlisted candidates are called for Inter Services Selection Board (ISSB) tests/interview, and ISSB-recommended candidates are then interviewed by the GHQ Selection Board via Pakistan Army Telepresence System at their AS&RC — no TA/DA is admissible.
7. Selected candidates undergo 6 months of Military Training at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul and sign a bond to serve the Army for a minimum of 7 years.

Additional Details

Service Bond

Minimum 7 years service with Pakistan Army, on E-Stamp Paper worth Rs.100, countersigned by Magistrate/Notary Public/Oath Commissioner

Training Period

6 months Military Training at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul

Ineligibility Conditions

Multiple/repeat rejections by Inter Services Selection Board or GHQ/Naval HQ/Air HQ selection boards per the prescribed combinations; tested within 120 days of a previous ISSB appearance unless waived by DGPA; dismissed/removed/debarred from government service including Armed Forces; convicted of a heinous offence; permanently declared unfit by Appeal Medical Board; medically unfit due to Hepatitis B/C; withdrawn from a bonded Armed Forces institution on disciplinary grounds; withdrawn/discharged/resigned or purchase of commission from any Armed Forces academy; tampering of academic certificates, forgery or concealment

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