Army Medical Cadet (During MBBS)

The M Cadet Program is a unique opportunity for male MBBS students who are already enrolled in recognized civilian medical colleges to join the Pakistan Army Medical Corps. Unlike Medical Cadets who study at Army Medical Colleges, M Cadets continue their medical education in their respective universities while being enrolled in the Army.

This route is ideal for students in their 4th or final year of MBBS, looking to serve the nation as doctors in uniform. Upon successful completion of MBBS and selection procedures, M Cadets are directly commissioned as Captains in the Army Medical Corps, starting a career of discipline, purpose, and national service.

📝 Joining Criteria for M Cadet

Commission Type

• Permanent Commission

Age Limit

• 20 to 26 years

Nationality

• Male citizens of Pakistan

Marital Status

• Unmarried

Minimum Height and Weight

• Height: 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm)

• Weight: As per standard BMI

📚 Educational Requirements

• Candidate must be currently studying in 4th or final year of MBBS

• Must be enrolled in a medical college recognized by PM&DC/PMC

🚫 Ineligibility Conditions

The following candidates are not eligible:

• Rejected twice by ISSB

• Failed three times in initial academic/intelligence tests

• Appeared again within 120 days of previous ISSB (without waiver)

• Dismissed from government or Armed Forces service

• Convicted by court for serious crime

• Permanently declared unfit by Appeal Medical Board

• Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B or C

• Withdrawn/expelled from any military training institution

• Tampered or forged academic records

• Positive drug test at any military facility

• Attended private ISSB coaching centers

Note: Coaching for ISSB is discouraged and can lead to disqualification due to personality inconsistencies.

🧪 Selection Procedure

Online Registration

• Register online at www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk

Initial Tests (Online)

Intelligence Test

• Verbal: 84 MCQs (30 minutes)

• Non-verbal: 64 MCQs (30 minutes)

Subject Test

• Written test based on MBBS curriculum

Medical Examination

• Conducted at Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&RCs)

Physical Test Requirements

📞 Further Selection Process

• Candidates who clear the preliminary tests will be called for an interview by GHQ Selection Board

• Interview call-up is sent via website and official letter

• Final medical fitness is conducted at nearest Combined Military Hospital (CMH)

• Final merit is based on overall performance

📊 Merit Criteria

• Academic results of previous MBBS professional exams

• Performance in intelligence and written test

• Performance in interview by GHQ Selection Board

🏥 Commission & Training

• Upon successful completion of MBBS and final selection:

  • Direct commission as Captain in Army Medical Corps (AMC)

  • Short military orientation training is conducted after MBBS

📄 Documents Required

Candidates must submit the following documents at AS&RCs:

• Original certificates + 2 attested photocopies of all academic records

• Attested copy of domicile certificate

• Two attested photocopies of CNIC

• Four attested passport-size colored photographs

• Original deposit slip of Rs. 1500/- in:

  • Account Title: Medical Endowment Account – Medical Directorate GHQ Rawalpindi

  • Account Number: 0281000212837

  • Bank: Askari Bank Ltd., GHQ Branch, Rawalpindi