What is PMA Long Course 2026 – Complete Guide to Pakistan Military Academy

The PMA Long Course is a two-year officer training program at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA Kakul), Abbottabad, through which eligible Pakistani male candidates are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the Pakistan Army. It is the most competitive and prestigious route to a regular commission in the Pakistan Army, with approximately 15,000 applicants competing for only 400–500 seats per intake. 📌 Key Takeaways PMA stands … Read more

PMA Joining Instructions – Road Map to Join Pak Army As An Officer 2026

PMA joining instructions outline a six-stage process: online registration at joinpakarmy.gov.pk, the initial computerised test, physical & medical screening, a panel interview, the four-day ISSBassessment, and finally a joining letter for training at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul. Candidates must be unmarried Pakistani males aged 17–25 with at least an Intermediate (FA/FSc) qualification and a minimum … Read more

PMA Cadet Haircut – Official Standards, Training Rules & Grooming Guide for PMA Long Course 159

The PMA cadet haircut is a compulsory, extremely short, tapered cut worn by all gentlemen cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul. Hair is trimmed close to the scalp on the sides and back, with no styling or modern trends permitted. The policy applies from Day 1 of induction and is enforced throughout the full two-year PMA Long … Read more