Join Pak Army As a Captain In 2019 Through DSSC – Online registration is open for the posts of Information, Communication and Technology officers (ICTOs) through direct short service commission induction under the corps of signals. Individuals are expected to apply online for the said course if they have attained BS, BE, MS or MSc level of qualification from HEC recognized universities in the disciplines of information security, GIS, software or computer engineering and other related fields as mentioned under the eligibility criteria. In addition to the essential and preferred education requirement, the aspirants are required to match the physical fitness and medical standards as prescribed by the hiring authority. Furthermore, only male individuals are encouraged to apply if they fall within the age constraints as evident from the criterion. This latest advertisement is published in daily Dawn newspaper on Sunday 16th of June 2019. www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk.
Other pertinent details including the category of selection, qualification, experience, age limit, physical fitness criteria, detailed selection process, application procedure, last date for application and official recruitment advertisement etc., are provided below.
Join Pakistan Army as Captain In 2019 – Eligibility & Online Registration

Eligibility Criteria & Other Details
Title & Branch | Education | Gender & Status | Physical Criteria |
Information, Communication & Technology Officers (ICTOs)
Direct Short Service Commission under the corps of signals. |
HEC and PEC recognized BS/BE Degree (minimum 2.5 CGPA or 62.5%) in the discipline of Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, System Engineering, Information Technology, Information Security, Cyber Security, GIS & Remote Sensing, Geo Informatics / Geomatics. MS, MSc Desirable with 1-2 years of respective experience along with expertise in JAVA, PHP, .NET and related techs.
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Married/Unmarried Male citizens of Pakistan with 28 years of age on 01 November 2019.
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Minimum Height: 5-4″ (162 cm) Weight: As per body mass index. |
Ineligibility Conditions
The following individuals are not eligible to apply
- Twice rejected by ISSB/GHQ/AHQ or Naval selection board, however third chance may be availed on completion of respective higher qualification.
- Twice rejected by ISSB for Post Graduate Entry.
- Twice rejected by ISSB for intermediate / Graduate (PMA/ Graduate/ Equivalent) and once rejected by ISSB or GHQ/ NHQ/ AHQ based selection boards.
- Once rejected by ISSB for intermediate / Graduate (PMA/ Graduate/ Equivalent) and twice rejected by ISSB or GHQ/ NHQ/ AHQ based selection boards.
- Twice screenout by ISSB.
- Candidates tested within four months (120-days) gap of the previous appearance at ISSB (Unless waiver granted by the competent authority).
- Permanently declared unfit by appeal medical board.
- Withdrawn/discharged/resigned from armed forces academy on disciplinary or any other ground.
- Candidates who have not completed 04 years Engineering degree in the mentioned disciplines, regardless of Master’s level of qualification.
- Convicted by the court of law for any heinous offence.
- Declared medically unfit due to Hepatitis B & C (AMB cannot be requested).
- Candidates found tampering (forgery) with the documents or have withdrawn/dismissed or removed from government services.
Application Procedure
Aspiring individuals who meet the criteria as mentioned-above are expected to apply online by proceeding with the registration at the official portal. However, the candidates may also get themselves registered by visiting the nearest AS & RC. For allotment of roll numbers, individuals are required to bring original certificates and degrees and CNIC.
Please furnish the correct information and carefully fill up the requisite details. On successful registration, check the application status and download the exam slip.
Closing Date to Apply
Apply by Sunday 30th of June, 2019.