The Lady Cadet Course (LCC) is a prestigious opportunity for educated, passionate, and courageous women to join the ranks of the Pakistan Army as commissioned officers through Short Service Commission. It is specifically designed to induct women into various professional fields where they can apply their education, leadership, and commitment to serve the nation. This course not only opens the gateway to a highly disciplined and purpose-driven lifestyle, but also provides women with equal opportunities for growth, command, and advancement in one of the most respected institutions of Pakistan. Female officers trained through LCC play pivotal roles in engineering, technology, education, veterinary sciences, and logistics, supporting both combat and strategic operations across the country. Whether you are a graduate in engineering, science, information technology, or veterinary fields, the LCC empowers you to transform your skills into a career of national service. Join the Pakistan Army and become part of an elite force that stands for honor, dignity, and unwavering dedication to the country.
JOINING CRITERIA
Commission: Short Service Commission (SSC)
Age: Up to 28 years
Nationality: Female citizen of Pakistan
Marital Status: Unmarried
Height Requirement: Minimum 5 feet (152.4 cm)
Academic Qualification:
Minimum CGPA 2.5/4 or 62.5% in annual system
No 3rd Division / Grade D allowed
Only one 2nd Division / Grade C allowed throughout academic career
Degrees must be verified by HEC/PEC
Private degree holders are not eligible
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (BY CORPS)
Corps of Engineers (Engr)
BE Architecture (Preference for MS Architecture)
Corps of Signals (Sigs)
BS Computer Science
BE/BS Software Engineering
BE/BS Information Security
Corps of Ordnance (Ord)
BE/BS Textile Engineering
Army Education Corps (AEC)
BS/MSc Geography (16 years of education)
Remount Veterinary & Farms Corps (RV&FC)
DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
Corps of Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (EME)
BE Mechatronics Engineering
BE Biomedical Engineering
INELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
The following candidates are not eligible to apply:
Twice rejected by ISSB
Thrice failed in initial intelligence/academic tests
Appeared in ISSB within last 120 days
Dismissed/removed/debarred from Govt/Armed Forces service
Convicted in court of law
Permanently unfit by Appeal Medical Board
Declared unfit by Armed Forces Hospitals
Medically unfit due to Hepatitis B/C
Tampering/forging academic documents
Positive drug test
Coached candidates for ISSB may be disqualified
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Online Registration
Visit: www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk
Wait 5โ7 working days for exam slip
Fee: PKR 300/-
Deposit To:
NBP GHQ Branch
IBAN: PK46NBPA0330004256466227
Title: Registration and Examination Fee Personnel Administration Directorate
Initial Tests (Computer-Based)
Intelligence Test (MCQs):
Verbal: 84 MCQs โ 30 minutes
Non-Verbal: 64 MCQs โ 30 minutes
Academic Test (MCQs):
Subject-relevant โ 50 MCQs โ 30 minutes
Physical Test
Minimum physical criteria: Running: 1.6 km in 14 minutes
Preliminary Medical Tests
At Army Selection and Recruitment Centers (AS&RCs)
ISSB Tests
Shortlisted candidates will receive intimation through the website or call letters
Final Selection Process
Medical Exam at Combined Military Hospitals (CMHs)
GHQ Interview at Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Multan, Peshawar, or Gilgit
Final Selection by GHQ on overall performance
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Original and 2 attested copies of all academic degrees/certificates
HEC/PEC verified degrees
CNIC (Valid) + 2 photocopies
Domicile certificate (Attested copy)
4 colored photographs (Attested front & back)
NOC (if government employee)