DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (DSSC)

ARMYOFFICERSISSB REQUIRED

Direct commission for professionals; 7-year bond from completion of PMA basic training

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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