Join Pak Army – PMA Long Course 159 Jobs 2026: Online Registration, Eligibility & Last Date 23 October

Pakistan Army has opened online registration for PMA Long Course 159. Young men who dream of becoming commissioned officers can apply now and, after two years of training at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, pass out as Second Lieutenants. Registration started on 14 September 2026 and the last date is 23 October 2026 — which means only one day is left. If you meet the education and age conditions given below, complete your online registration at joinpakarmy.gov.pk today.

PMA Long Course is the most popular way to join the Pakistan Army as an officer. Selection is purely on merit through initial tests at Army Selection and Recruitment Centres and then the ISSB tests. Read the full eligibility, age limits for each education level and the step-by-step registration method below.

Course Details at a Glance

Organization	Pakistan Army — Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Kakul
Post / Rank	Second Lieutenant (after successful completion of 2 years training at PMA)
Total Posts	Not announced — Pakistan Army selects through open merit and does not publish a fixed number of vacancies
Education	Minimum FA/FSc with 60% marks (higher qualifications also eligible — see details below)
Age Limit	17–22 years for Intermediate, up to 24 years for 4-year graduates (as of 1 May 2027)
Last Date	23 October 2026
Gender / Status	Male citizens of Pakistan, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan; civilian candidates must be unmarried
How to Apply	Online registration only at joinpakarmy.gov.pk

PMA Long Course 159 official advertisement by Pakistan Army GHQ — Official Advertisement — Pakistan Army (PMA Long Course 159)

Who Can Apply — Education and Age Detail

Different education levels have different age limits. Age will be counted on 1 May 2027:

Intermediate (FA/FSc): minimum 60% marks — age 17 to 22 years
Graduates (2-year degree): 60% marks in graduation and 50% marks in FA/FSc — age 17 to 23 years
Graduates (4-year degree — BS, BA Hons, BBA, BPA): 60% marks — age 17 to 24 years
Serving Army soldiers: 50% marks in FA/FSc — age 17 to 25 years
Candidates from specified under-developed areas: minimum 55% marks in FA/FSc, as per the official advertisement

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Male citizen of Pakistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir or Gilgit-Baltistan
Marital status: Unmarried for civilian candidates
Minimum height: 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm)
Weight: As per Body Mass Index (BMI) standards of the Pakistan Army
Candidates rejected twice by ISSB, or dismissed/removed from any government service, are not eligible
A candidate can register online or at the nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centre (AS&RC)

Selection Process

The selection is completed in clear stages:

Online registration and appearance at the AS&RC on the given date
Initial tests: verbal and non-verbal intelligence tests, academic test, medical examination and physical test
Interview of successful candidates at the AS&RC
ISSB tests for candidates recommended by the AS&RC
Final medical examination and final selection by GHQ on overall merit

How to Register Online for PMA Long Course 159

Open the official registration website joinpakarmy.gov.pk.
Click on the PMA Long Course 159 registration and create your account with correct personal details.
Fill the online form carefully — your name, father’s name, date of birth, CNIC and education must match your documents.
Submit the form before 23 October 2026 and note down your test date and roll number.
On the test day, reach your selected Army Selection and Recruitment Centre on time with your original documents, CNIC/B-Form and recent photographs.

Important Notes

The Pakistan Army has not announced any fixed number of seats for PMA Long Course 159 — any website showing a seat count is only giving an estimate.
Registration is online only. There is no application fee for online registration.
Information once submitted cannot be changed easily, so fill the form with full attention.
Never pay any agent for registration or selection help — selection is 100% on merit.
Because the last date is 23 October 2026, complete your registration today and do not leave it for the last hour.

Conclusion

PMA Long Course 159 is the golden door to become a commissioned officer in the Pakistan Army. If you have FA/FSc with 60% marks or a higher degree and you fall in the age limits, register online at joinpakarmy.gov.pk before 23 October 2026 and start your preparation for the initial and ISSB tests.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to register for PMA Long Course 159?

The last date for online registration is 23 October 2026. Registration opened on 14 September 2026 at joinpakarmy.gov.pk.

What education is required for PMA Long Course 159?

The minimum requirement is FA/FSc with 60% marks. Graduates with 2-year and 4-year degrees are also eligible with the marks and age conditions given in this article.

What is the age limit for PMA Long Course 159?

Age is counted on 1 May 2027: 17–22 years for Intermediate, 17–23 for 2-year graduates, 17–24 for 4-year graduates and 17–25 for serving Army soldiers.

How many vacancies are there in PMA Long Course 159?

Pakistan Army does not publish a fixed number of vacancies for the PMA Long Course. Candidates are selected on open merit through AS&RC and ISSB tests.

Can female candidates apply for PMA Long Course 159?

No. PMA Long Course 159 is for male candidates. Female candidates join the Pakistan Army through the Lady Cadet Course, which is advertised separately.

Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.