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Technical Cadet Course

Technical Cadet Course (TCC)

Registration (Online Only) (Including Sat and Sun)
15 Dec, 2025 to 31 Jan, 2026
Preliminary Tests at AS&RCs (Except Sat, Sun and closed holidays)
20 Mar, 2026 to 20 Apr, 2026

Pre-Requisites

Category
Details
AGE
17-21 Years (relaxable up to 3 months - both upper & lower limits)
MARITAL STATUS
Unmarried
GENDER
Male
MIN HEIGHT
5’4″ (162.5 cm)
WEIGHT
As per Body Mass Index (BMI)
Nationality
Citizens of Pakistan and domicile holders of Azad Kashmir/Gilgit-Baltistan. Upon final selection, candidates with Dual Nationality/ Green Card/ Iqama will have to surrender nationalities other than Pakistani.

Eligibility Criteria

Category
Details
Education
Intermediate or equivalent
Matric / Senior Cambridge / GCE "O Level" (English being compulsory in five subjects for O level) both in science with minimum 60% Marks.
FSC (Pre Engineering) - with minimum 65% marks (including 20 marks for NCC) and ‘A’ level passed in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in Grade 1-6/A-C.
Candidates with FSc/equivalent qualification with combination of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Studies or Computer Science can apply for all engineering programs.
Candidates can also apply on "HOPE" certificate of 65% Marks duly issued by Head of the institution. FSC final result mark sheet must be submitted within one week of announcement of board results, otherwise candidates will not be considered in final merit and those candidates who are obtained less than 65% marks in FSc or less than grade A-C in Advance Level will be declared ineligible for subject course.

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Ineligibility Criteria

* Twice rejected or twice screen out by Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB)/General Headquarters (GHQ)/Naval Headquarters (NHQ)/Air Headquarters (AHQ) Selection Board, or once rejected by ISSB and once rejected by GHQ/NHQ/AHQ Selection Board.

* Withdrawn/discharged/resigned or purchase of commission from any Academy/Training institution of Armed Forces on any ground.

* Withdrawn from any bonded Armed Forces college/institution on disciplinary grounds.

* Dismissed/removed/debarred from Government Service, including Armed Forces.

* Convicted in a Court of Law for any heinous offence (to be ascertained by the competent military authority).

* Permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board (PUF by AMB). Declared unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital except those cleared by the Appeal Medical Board.

* Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B & C (AMB cannot be requested).

* Withdrawn from any bonded Armed Forces college/institution on disciplinary grounds. Withdrawn/discharged/resigned or purchase of commission from any Armed Forces officers Academy/Training Institution on any ground.

* Diploma Holders.

* Those studying in any of the Armed Forces Institutions/Academies or nominated against reserve defense quota seats/studying as Paying Cadets in any of the Armed Forces Technical Colleges.

* Tested within four months (120 days) gap of previous appearance at Inter Services Selection Board except candidates granted waiver by the competent authority.

Registration & Preliminary Selection Process

Registration:

1:Online Registration:

Visit the website: www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk.

Candidates must register within 7 days after visiting the website.

They will receive an exam slip after successful registration, and it must be presented on the test day.

Test date and time are fixed, and it can’t be changed.

Ensure you have basic computer skills, as registration and tests are computer-based.

2:Registration at AS&RCs:

Candidates can also register directly at their nearest AS&RC, bringing necessary documents as mentioned in the advertisement.

Documents will also be required on the test day.

Preliminary Selection Process:

1:Intelligence/Academic Test:

This will include multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from subjects like English, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Computer Science (for Computer Science students only).

Candidates who pass the intelligence test will proceed to the next round at AS&RCs.

2:Physical Test:

Candidates must successfully complete the following physical tests:

1.6 km Run: Complete within 8 minutes.

Push-ups: 15 repetitions in 2 minutes.

Sit-ups: 20 repetitions in 2 minutes.

Chin-ups: 3 repetitions.

Ditch Crossing: Jump across a 7’4″ x 7’4″ and 4′ deep ditch.

3:Preliminary Medical Test::

Candidates will undergo an initial medical examination at the Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&RCs).

Further Selection Procedure

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB) tests through website as well as call up letters. Medical examination of Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB) recommended candidates will be carried out at nearby CMHs. Final selection will be made at General Headquarters (GHQ) on the basis of candidate’s overall performance. Allocation of disciplines will be made on merit cum choice basis. Decision of General Headquarters (GHQ) in allotment of disciplines will be final and no representation or request for change in allotted discipline will be entertained.
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