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About this entry
The 2020 Direct Short Service Commission induction for the Corps of Engineers was announced on 3 August 2020. Qualified graduates applied online through the Army portal before the closing date of 14 September 2020.
Candidates appeared in an initial subject-related test, medical examination and interview, followed by ISSB for shortlisted applicants. Selected officers completed the short commissioning course at the Pakistan Military Academy and served in their professional corps.
This induction cycle has concluded. DSSC entries are announced annually corps-wise - the pattern below matches the 2020 requirements and guides preparation for the next advertisement.
Eligibility requirements
- Male citizen of Pakistan (AJK and GB included); marital status as per the advertisement.
- BE / MSc Engineering (relevant discipline).
- Age 18 to 28 years; relaxations for serving soldiers as per official rules.
- Medically fit per Army standards; height 5 ft 4 in (162.5 cm) minimum.
- Registration closed on 14 September 2020.
Tests you will face
Selection for this entry follows the standard pipeline. Read each stage’s full guide before test day:
How to apply - step by step
- Register online on the official Pakistan Army recruitment portal (joinpakarmy.gov.pk), or report to the nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Centre as advertised.
- Fill in personal, educational and domicile details carefully and choose your test centre.
- Deposit the prescribed test fee (if applicable) and keep the receipt safe.
- Download or collect your roll number slip with the test date and reporting time.
- On test day, bring original documents and reach the centre before the reporting time.
- Clear the initial test → physical → medical (→ ISSB for officer entries) to reach the final merit list.
Apply only on the official portal: registration happens at joinpakarmy.gov.pk. Never pay agents - Army selection itself is free apart from the advertised test fee.
Documents to bring on test day
- Original CNIC / B-Form (and a photocopy)
- Domicile certificate
- All educational certificates & marks sheets (original + copies)
- Father’s / guardian’s CNIC copy
- 6× passport-size photographs (blue background)
- Registration slip / roll number slip and fee receipt
- Experience or special certificates (hafiz-e-Quran, sports, NCC etc.)
Benefits & career path
- Direct commission with professional corps placement
- Officer pay with corps and field allowances
- Post-graduate and professional development routes
- Pension, military medical care and full officer benefits
Disclaimer: JoinPakArmy.pk is an independent information portal. We are not associated with the Pakistan Army in any capacity, and this is not an official Pakistan Army website. All content is for guidance only - verify every date, requirement and procedure on the official portal joinpakarmy.gov.pk before applying.
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