Short Service Commission Navy

TRAINING SCHEME

After recruitment as cadets, Pakistan Naval Academy serves as the cradle, grooming them professionally, morally, educationally, mentally and physically. Personality traits of individuals are developed which result in proficient Naval Officers equipped with the highest ideals of loyalty, honour, courage and dedication.

After 1½ years at PNA, the cadets pass out as midshipmen and join ships. In the fleet, they experience the life at sea while working in different areas onboard. After 6 months training at sea, the midshipmen are commissioned as Sub-Lieutenants.

Note: Free Messing, Accommodation and Uniform will be provided during training.

OPERATIONS BRANCH OFFICERS

For further training Operations branch Sub-lieutenants join the Naval Engineering College for 2-1/2 years. During this period these officers undergo engineering degree programme in Electronics, earning them a degree from NUST (National University of Sciences & Technology).

After successful engineering graduation, the officers from Operations branch undergo professional courses
at various schools which include:

                •   Surface Warfare
                •   Under Water Warfare
                •   Electronic Warfare
                •   Communications
                •   Navigation & Operations

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With this educational and professional training, these officers are appointed onboard ships to obtain watch-keeping certificates.

MECHANICAL BRANCH OFFICERS

For Mechanical branch officers, 2-1/2 years further training at PN Engineering College in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering earns them the BE (Mechanical) degree from NUST. Then these officers join the fleet seeking watch-keeping certificates on board ships.

LOGISTIC BRANCH OFFICERS

Logistics branch officers join the School of Logistics and Management, affiliated with Institute of Business Administration. After 2 years of training, these officers earn BBA(Hons) degree and join ships for their competency certificates.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
Male citizens of Pakistan
Age: (On the first day of month in which entrance test is held)
Civilian Candidates – 16 ½ to 21 years
o Service Candidates – 17 to 23 years
(Persons serving in Armed Forces in uniform)
Marital Status: Unmarried (This condition will not apply in the case of service candidates)
Height: 162.05 Centimeters (5’ – 4”) Minimum.

QUALIFICATION:

Candidate must have qualified Matric/ O level and HSSC/ A level with atleast 60% marks with any of the following subjects:
Physics,Maths,Chemistry
Physics,Maths,Statistics
Physics,Maths,Computer sciences

INELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

Twice rejected or screened out by the ISSB
Following are ineligible:

• Twice rejected by ISSB/GHQ/AHQ Selection Board.
• Twice screened out at ISSB.
• PUF by AMB (permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board).
• Tested with in four months (120 days) gap of previous appearance (for not recommended candidates).
• Tested within one year validity period (As validity of ISSB/GHQ/AHQ Selection Board stands for one year).
• Withdrawn from any Academy/Training institution of Armed Forces on any ground.
• Withdrawn from any bounded Armed Forces college/institution on disciplinary grounds.
• Dismissed/removed/debarred from Govt Services including Armed Forces.
• Convicted in a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude.
• Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B&C (AMB cannot be requested)
• Declared unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital except those cleared by Appeal Medical Board.
• The candidature of candidate who will temper his/her academic certificates, conceal or give wrong information to gain undue advantage will be cancelled and declared permanently ineligible for all types of commission in the Armed Forces.
• Married to Foreign National.

SELECTION PROCEDURE/PROGRAMME

Entrance Tests:
o Intelligence test
o Academic test (English, Maths, Physics and General Knowledge)
Preliminary Medical
Interview

NOTE: APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ISSUED TO THOSE CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFY THE PRELIMINARY TESTS/INTERVIEW AND MEDICAL.

Tests/interview at ISSB Kohat/Gujranwala/Malir/Quetta
Medical Examination of ISSB recommended candidates in Combined Military Hospitals (CMHs)
Interview by PN Selection Board at NHQ
Final selection on merit by NHQ.

HOW TO REGISTER?
You can register yourself by visiting nearest PN Recruitment & Selection Centre along with following documents during the period prescribed by NHQ through advertisement.

                o Original and attested photocopies of Matric and FSc certificates and marksheets
                o Copies of Matric & FSc marks Sheet
                o Three Passport size Photographs
                o ID Card/Registration Form ‘B’ (Whichever is applicable0
                o Rs. 100/- Uncrossed Postal Order in favor of Director Recruitment NHQ Islamabad

ENGINEERING CADETS

TRAINING SCHEME

After 26 weeks at PNA, the Graduate entry cadets pass out as Midshipman and join ships. In the fleet, they experience the life at sea while working in different areas on board. After 26 weeks training at sea, the Midshipmen are commissioned as Sub-Lieutenants with backdated seniority.

NOTE: FREE MESSING, ACCOMMODATION AND UNIFORM WILL BE PROVIDED DURING TRAINING.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

Unmarried male citizens of Pakistan.
Age: Not more than 28 years.
Height: 162.5 Centimeters (5’ – 4”) Minimum.

QUALIFICATION

BE Electrical/Electronics for Operations and Weapon Engineering Branch of Submarine Service.
BE Mechanical for Marine Engineering Branch of Submarine Service.
BE Avionics for Aviation Branch (As per announcement)

NOTE: CANDIDATES APPEARING IN FINAL TERM/SEMESTER EXAMINATION ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

INELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

Following are ineligible:

• Twice rejected by ISSB/GHQ/AHQ Selection Board.
• Twice screened out at ISSB.
• PUF by AMB (permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board).
• Tested with in four months (120 days) gap of previous appearance (for not recommended candidates).
• Tested within one year validity period (As validity of ISSB/GHQ/AHQ Selection Board stands for one year).
• Withdrawn from any Academy/Training institution of Armed Forces on any ground.
• Withdrawn from any bounded Armed Forces college/institution on disciplinary grounds.
• Dismissed/removed/debarred from Govt Services including Armed Forces.
• Convicted in a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude.
• Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B&C (AMB cannot be requested)
• Declared unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital except those cleared by Appeal Medical Board.
• The candidature of candidate who will temper his/her academic certificates, conceal or give wrong information to gain undue advantage will be cancelled and declared permanently ineligible for all types of commission in the Armed Forces.
• Married to Foreign National.
SELECTION PROCEDURE

Entrance Tests:
o Intelligence test
o Academic test (English, Maths, Basic Engineering, General Knowledge and Specialty)
Preliminary Medical
Interview

NOTE: APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ISSUED TO THOSE CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFY ALL THE ABOVE TESTS

Test/Interview at ISSB Kohat/Gujranwala/Malir/Quetta
                • Medical Examination at one of the Military Hospitals
                • Interview by Naval Selection Board
                • Final selection by Naval Headquarters

HOW TO APPLY

For Registration. visit nearest Pakistan Navy Recruitment & Selection Centre along with original and attested photo copies of following academic documents and an uncrossed Postal Order of Rs. 200/- in the name of Director of Recruitment .

                • Matric, FSc, BE certificates/degrees and mark sheets
                • National Identity Card
                • Domicile Certificate
                • 3 attested passport size photographs
                • Registration Form

NOTE: Induction of Graduate Cadets is not a regular feature. Therefore, application may only be submitted as and when advertisement appears in the press.

SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION

Induction of Short Service Commission Officers in following branches of Pakistan Navy is carried out as and when required. Short Service Commission is basically for five years which may be extended and converted into permanent commission:

                • Education Branch
                • Special Branch (Computer Programmer/IT Specialists)
                • Law Branch

Nine months training will be given at various training establishments of Pakistan Navy.

EDUCATION BRANCH

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

Male/Female citizen of Pakistan
Age: Not more than 28 years
Height: 162.5 Centimeters (5’ – 4”) Minimum.
Qualification: MA/MSC Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Psychology, Islamic Studies, English & Urdu at least 2nd division from a recognized university

INELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

Following are ineligible:

•Rejected by ISSB/GHQ/NHQ/AHQ Selection Board.
Twice after Post Graduation.
Twice before Post Graduation and once after post Graduation.
Once before Post Graduation and Once after post Graduation.
However those who achieve even high qualification i.e Ph.D and FRCS/equivalent are eligible for third chance.
This chance is only applicable when there is requirement of Ph.D and FRCS candidates.
•Twice screened out at ISSB.
•PUF by AMB (permanently declared UNFIT by Appeal Medical Board).
•Tested with in four months (120 days) gap of previous appearance (for not recommended candidates).
•Tested within four one year validity period (As validity of ISSB/GHQ/AHQ Selection Board stands for one year).
•Withdrawn from any Academy/Training institution of Armed Forces on any ground.
•Withdrawn from any bounded Armed Forces college/institution on disciplinary grounds.
•Dismissed/removed/debarred from Govt Services including Armed Forces.
•Convicted in a Court of Law for an offence involving moral turpitude.
•Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B&C (AMB cannot be requested).
•Declared unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital except those cleared by Appeal Medical Board.
•The candidature of candidate who will temper his/her academic certificates, conceal or give wrong information to gain undue advantage will be cancelled and declared permanently ineligible for all types of commission in the Armed Forces.
•Married to Foreign National.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Entrance Test (Intelligence Test)
• Preliminary Medical
• Interview

Note: Application forms will be issued to those candidates who qualify all the above tests

Test/Interview at ISSB Kohat/Gujranwala/Malir/Quetta
Medical Examination at one of the Combined Military Hospitals (CMHs)
Interview by Naval Selection Board
Final selection by Naval Headquarters

HOW TO APPLY

For Registration. visit nearest Pakistan Navy Recruitment & Selection Centre along with original and attested photo copies of following academic documents and an uncrossed Postal Order of Rs. 200/- in the name of Director of Recruitment .

Matric, FSc, BA/BSc, MA/MSc certificates/degrees and mark sheets
National Identity Card
Domicile Certificate
3 attested passport size photographs

IMPORTANT

Candidates should apply on prescribed application forms
Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Candidates claiming antedate seniority must attach higher qualification and experience certificates issued by respective heads of recognized institutions.
Candidate with higher qualification/experience may be considered for grant of higher rank/seniority.

Note:Induction of SSC Officers is not a regular feature. Therefore, application may only be submitted as and when advertisement appears in the press.

SPECIAL BRANCH AS COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

Male/Female citizen of Pakistan
Age: Between 20 to 35 years
Height: 162.5 Centimeters (5’ – 4”) Minimum.
Qualification: At least Masters Degree in one of the following disciplines from a recognized university
                o Computer Science
                o Software Engineering
                o Information Technology
                o Computer Technology

INELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

Entrance Test (Intelligence Test)
Preliminary Medical
Interview

Note: Application forms will be issued to those candidates who qualify all the above tests

Test/Interview at ISSB Kohat/Gujranwala/Malir/Quetta
Medical Examination at one of the Military Hospitals
Interview by Naval Selection Board
Final selection by Naval Headquarters

HOW TO APPLY

For Registration. visit nearest Pakistan Navy Recruitment & Selection Centre along with original and attested photo copies of following academic documents and an uncrossed Postal Order of Rs. 200/- in the name of Director of Recruitment .

Matric, FSc, BA/BSc, MA/MSc certificates/degrees and mark sheets
National Identity Card
Domicile Certificate
3 attested passport size photographs

IMPORTANT

NOTE: Induction of SSC Officers is not a regular feature. Therefore, application may only be submitted as and when advertisement appears in the press.

LAW BRANCH

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:

Male/Female citizen of Pakistan
Age: Between 25 to 40 years
Height: 162.5 Centimeters (5’ – 4”) Minimum.
Qualification:
o In possession of Law Degree which should be held in addition to a degree in Arts or Sciences from a recognized university.
o A practicing member of a Bar.

INELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

Entrance Test (Intelligence Test)
Preliminary Medical
Interview

Note: Application forms will be issued to those candidates who qualify all the above tests

Matric, FSc, BA/BSc, MA/MSc certificates/degrees and mark sheets
National Identity Card
Domicile Certificate
3 attested passport size photographs

IMPORTANT

Candidates should apply on prescribed application forms
Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Candidates claiming antedate seniority must attach higher qualification and experience certificates issued by respective heads of recognized institutions.
Candidate with higher qualification/experience may be considered for grant of higher rank/seniority.

Note: Induction of SSC Officers is not a regular feature. Therefore, application may only be submitted as and when advertisement appears in the press.

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