The Pakistan Army has announced the 28th Lady Cadet Course registration for female candidates who wish to join as commissioned officers. This course offers opportunities for graduates with specific technical qualifications to serve in various technical corps of the Pakistan Army. Registration for this course is open from December 22, 2025, to January 20, 2026.
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28th Lady Cadet Cadet Course Prerequisites
Female candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Up to 28 years as of May 1, 2026
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Height: Minimum 5 feet (152.4 cm)
- Weight: As per Body Mass Index
- Nationality: Pakistani citizens or domicile holders of Azad Kashmir/Gilgit-Baltistan. Candidates with dual nationality will surrender other nationalities upon final selection.
Academic Prerequisites
Candidates must meet the following academic criteria:
- A minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, or 62.5%, in the annual system
- Only degrees from HEC/PEC-accredited universities will be considered.
- Four-year degree programs in mentioned below disciplines
- No third division or Grade D throughout academic career
- Only one second division/Grade C allowed in academic history
- Degree verification from HEC/PEC before the entrance test
- Candidates with private qualifications are not eligible.
Candidates with M.Phil./MS degrees or higher qualifications in relevant disciplines will receive preference.
Lady Cadet Course Educational Qualifications
Aspirants with the following educational qualifications are eligible to apply:
- BE/BS Geo Informatics
- BS Software Engineering
- BS Artificial Intelligence
- BS Data Science
- BS Computer Science
- BS Computer Engineering
- BS System Engineering
- BS Information Security
- BS Cyber Security
- BE/BS Chemical Engineering
- BE/BS Biomedical Engineering
- BE/BS Mechanical Engineering
- Geography (BS/MSc with 16 years of education)
Registration Process
Visit the Pakistan Army Selection and Recruitment Website for registration of the Lady Cadet Course. Fill out the personal, educational, and family information and submit the application. Candidates who successfully register can download their exam slips within 5 to 7 working days. The registration fee is deposited at any NBP branch with the title “Registration and Examination Fee Personnel Administration Directorate”. Candidates must be computer literate, as all registration and tests are computer-based.
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Selection Procedure for 28th Lady Cadet Course
Aspirants will take the initial written test at the Army Selection and Recruitment Centres. The written test consists of MCQs divided into intelligence and academic sections. The physical test includes a 1.6-kilometre run in 14 minutes, as well as an initial medical examination. Shortlisted candidates receive intimation for Inter Services Selection Board (ISSB) tests through the website and call-up letters.
ISSB-recommended candidates undergo a comprehensive medical examination at nearby Combined Military Hospitals (CMHs) and an interview at the respective Army Selection and Recruitment Centres. General Headquarters makes the final selection based on the candidate’s overall performance throughout the process.
Training and Service Bond
Selected candidates for the 28th Lady Cadet Course will undergo 6 months of military training at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul. Upon successful completion of training, candidates are required to sign a bond to serve the Pakistan Army for a minimum period of 7 years. The bond becomes applicable after successful completion of basic training at PMA Kakul.
Required Documents
Candidates must bring the following documents on the test day:
- Original educational certificates and mark sheets
- HEC/PEC equivalency and verification documents
- Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
- Domicile or Family Registration Certificate
- Attested photocopies of all documents
- Passport-size photographs
- NOC for government employees
