Overview

To join the Pakistan Army as a Medical Cadet in 2023, interested male candidates from all over Pakistan can apply online through the official website of the Pakistan Army at www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk. The online registration process has started and will continue from 19th June to 20th July 2023.

Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply for these posts. Age, qualification, experience, and domicile prescribed for the posts are mentioned against each in the advertisement below.

Job Details:

Date Posted June 19, 2023
Hiring Organization Pakistan Army
No. of posts 1000+
Job Location AJK, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Newspaper Dawn
Last Date July 20, 2023

Join Pak Army as Medical Cadet 2023 – Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process:

Position: Medical Cadet Gender: Male Location: Army Administered Medical Colleges (Rawalpindi, Lahore, Quetta, Karachi, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Kahrian)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Education: FSc (Pre-Medical) with a minimum of 70% marks or ‘A’ level with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry (minimum grade C).
  • Candidates who have appeared or are appearing in the FSc Part-2/Final Examination can apply on “Hope Certificates” issued by their institutions. They must submit the attested copy of the FSc Part-2 Certificate/Mark Sheets to PA Directorate (PA-3C) General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi within 5 days of the result announcement.
  • Age: 17-21 years (relaxation of three months in upper and lower age limits).
  • Marital Status: Unmarried
  • Height: 5 ft 4 in (162.4 cm)
  • Nationality: Pakistani citizens and domicile holders of Azad Kashmir/Gilgit Baltistan.

Selection Procedure:

  1. Preliminary Tests:
  • Dates: 24th July to 11th August 2023
  • Candidates should report to the nearest AS&RCs for registration, roll number allotment, and completion of registration formalities. They must bring necessary documents and the prospectus fee on the day of the test.
  1. Important Points:
  • Candidates applying for Medical Cadet admission in specific Army Medical Colleges must have passed the current MDCAT (National Medical & Dental College Admission Test) examination conducted by the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) with a minimum of 65% marks.
  • Candidates should mention the preferred college’s name at the top of the application form and prioritize their choices carefully during the online registration process.
  • Once selected for a specific institution, the candidate cannot be changed to another.
  • Written test subjects: English, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Successful candidates in the written test will undergo physical and medical tests at AS&RCs.
  1. Physical Tests:
  • 1.6 km run: 8 minutes
  • Push-ups: 15 repetitions in 2 minutes
  • Sit-ups: 20 repetitions in 2 minutes
  • Pull-ups: 3 repetitions in 2 minutes
  • Ditch Crossing: 7’4” × 7’4” and 4′ deep
  1. Preliminary Selection:
  • Initial medical tests will be conducted at Army Selection and Recruitment Centers (AS&RCs).
  1. Further Selection Procedure:
  • Shortlisted candidates will receive notices for intelligence/personality tests and interviews by the General Headquarters (GHQ) selection board at Army Medical College, Rawalpindi, through the website and call letters.
  • Medical examination of recommended candidates will be conducted at nearby CMHs.
  • Final selection will be made at General Headquarters (GHQ) based on the candidates’ overall performance.
  1. Academic Discipline:
  • MBBS: 5 years of study at Army Medical Colleges Rawalpindi, Lahore, Quetta, Karachi, Bahawalpur, Kharian & Multan.
  • BDS: 4 years of study at Army Medical College Rawalpindi.
  • Priority of Discipline: 22 weeks of basic training (BMT) at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul after completion of the final professional examination.
  1. Documents Required at AS&RCs:
  • Attested photocopies of Matric certificate or ‘O’ Level/’A’ Level equivalence certificate issued by IBCC.
  • Attested photocopies of computerized CNIC or Form ‘B’ issued

How to Apply Online for Pakistan Army Medical Cadet 2023?

  1. Visit the official website of Pakistan Army: https://www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk/
  2. Register online by filling out the required information.
  3. Keep your email address active as the date and time of the test will be communicated through email.
  4. Make sure to note the given date as it will not be changed.
  5. On the day of the preliminary test, report to the designated location on the exact date and time mentioned on your computerized roll number slip.
  6. Bring all the necessary documents mentioned in the advertisement.
  7. Pay the prospectus fee on the day of the test.
  8. It is recommended to have a working knowledge of computers.
  9. Online registration is open from 19th June to 20th July 2023.

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