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 5–7 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 – 30 minutes

• Non-Verbal: 64 MCQs – 30 minutes

Academic Test (MCQs):

• Subject-relevant – 50 MCQs – 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)