Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC).
Direct commission for professionals; 7-year bond from completion of PMA basic training
- Army
- Officers
- ISSB REQUIRED
Commission for specialist professionals (education, veterinary, psychology). Branch list changes each cycle; married candidates eligible.
Entry criteria.
- Age
- Up to 28 years (RV&FC serving Veterinary Assistants: 21–35)
- Gender
- Male (current cycles; females route via LCC/AFNS)
- Marital Status
- Married or Unmarried both eligible
- Education
- 16-year degree in the advertised branch; min 62.5% / CGPA 2.5, no 3rd division, max one 2nd division, regular student from Matric to Masters
- Height
- Min 5'4" (162.5 cm)
- ISSB
- Required — shortlisted candidates take ISSB tests/interview, then GHQ Selection Board interview (via Army Telepresence at AS&RCs), medical at CMH
- Bond
- 7 years
- Selection Process
- AS&RC preliminary → ISSB → GHQ Selection Board interview → Medical (CMH)
- Branches
- Army Education Corps (MA/MSc/BS 16-yr in Maths, CS, Geography/GIS, History, Islamic Studies, Arabic); Remount Veterinary & Farms Corps (DVM, PVMC-registered); Psychologist (MSc/BS Psychology). Branch list varies per cycle.
- Registration Window
- Per-cycle announcement
Branch list changes each cycle — verify current advertisement.
Verified against official portal 7 July 2026. Official source ↗
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