The Pakistan Army provides a unique and prestigious opportunity for qualified individuals to serve as Psychologists through Short Service Commission (SSC). As a psychologist in the Army, your role goes far beyond clinical duties β you become an integral part of a highly respected institution, contributing to the mental readiness, psychological resilience, and emotional well-being of Pakistanβs armed forces. Psychologists in the military play a critical role in conducting psychological assessments, identifying behavioral issues, improving training outcomes, and enhancing soldier performance through mental strength and cognitive strategies. You will be involved in guiding troops through stress management, trauma handling, and emotional intelligence development β all while working alongside experienced professionals in a disciplined and high-impact environment.
This role is ideal for motivated psychology graduates who seek to apply their academic expertise in a practical, national service context. It not only gives you the platform to grow your career within a structured and esteemed setup, but also lets you contribute directly to the defense of the country by strengthening the minds that protect the borders.
π JOINING CRITERIA
Commission: Short Service Commission (SSC)
Age: Up to 28 years
Nationality: Male citizen of Pakistan
Marital Status: Married or Unmarried
Height Requirement: Minimum 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm)
π Education Prerequisite:
M.Sc. or BS in Psychology (16 years education)
π« INELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
The following candidates are not eligible to apply:
β Twice rejected by ISSB
β Thrice failed in Initial Tests (Intelligence/Academic)
β Appeared in ISSB within last 120 days
β Dismissed/removed/debarred from Govt service or Armed Forces
β Convicted by court for any heinous offence
β Permanently unfit by Appeal Medical Board (AMB)
β Unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital unless cleared by AMB
β Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B/C
β Withdrawn from any military/armed forces college on disciplinary grounds
β Tampering of certificates or forgery will result in permanent ineligibility
β Positive drug test from military medical facilities
β Trained by private coaching academies for ISSB (disqualified if detected)
π Note: ISSB assesses natural officer potential. Coaching may result in contradictions in personality traits and reduce selection chances.
π SELECTION PROCEDURE
π Online Registration
Visit: www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk
Wait for the exam slip (5β7 working days)
Fee: Rs. 300/-
Deposit IBAN: PK46NBPA0330004256466227
Title: Registration and Examination Fee Personnel Administration Directorate
π§ Initial Tests
Intelligence Test (MCQs):
Verbal: 84 questions β 30 minutes
Non-Verbal: 64 questions β 30 minutes
Academic Test (Subject Based):
50 MCQs β 30 minutes
πͺ PHYSICAL TESTS
Minimum physical criteria:
πββοΈ Running: 1.6 Km in 9 minutes
π Push-ups: 10 reps in 2 minutes
π Crunches: 10 reps in 2 minutes
πͺ Pull-ups: 2 reps in 2 minutes
πΈ Better performance gets higher marks.
π©Ί MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Preliminary Medical Exam at Army Recruitment Center
Detailed Medical Exam for ISSB-recommended candidates at CMHs
π― FINAL SELECTION & TRAINING
Interview by GHQ Selection Board at respective AS&RCs
Final merit based on complete performance
Training: 6 months at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul
π DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Candidates must bring:
β Original & attested copies of all educational certificates/degrees
β Domicile certificate (attested)
β CNIC (original + photocopies)
β 4 passport-sized photos (attested)
β NOC (if currently employed in any Govt department)
β Deposit slip of Rs. 300/- paid at NBP GHQ Branch (IBAN: PK46NBPA0330004256466227)