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 Long Course 159 Joining Letter – Complete Guide 2026

The PMA Long Course 159 joining letter is the final official document dispatched by the Inter-Services Selection Board (ISSB) to candidates who have successfully cleared every stage of the selection process written test, physical test, medical test, interview, and the four-day ISSB assessment. For Course 159, registration is expected to open in September–October 2026 at joinpakarmy.gov.pk, with joining at PMA Kakul, … Read more

PMA Long Course Eligibility Criteria, Selection Procedure 2026

The PMA Long Course is Pakistan’s premier officer commissioning program at the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul. To qualify as a Second Lieutenant in Pak Army, candidates must be Pakistani male citizens aged 17–25, hold at least an Intermediate (FA/FSc) certificate with 60% marks, clear the Initial Test, Physical Test, Medical Test, and the ISSB test … Read more