TCC Commission – ISSB Training

Technical Cadet Course (TCC) Overview

This commission is for male Pakistani citizens applying through the Pakistan Army's Technical Cadet Course (TCC), aimed at engineering officers.

Age Limit: 17–21 years (up to 3 months relaxation)

Education: FSc Pre‑Engineering/ICS (minimum 65%) or equivalent

Gender: Male only (unmarried)

Course Prerequisites

  • Must be Pakistani citizen (AJK/GB domicile acceptable)
  • Unmarried male between 17 and 21 years
  • Height minimum 5 ft 4 in (162.5 cm)
  • Weight as per BMI standards

Eligibility Criteria

  • FSc Pre-Engineering or ICS with minimum 65% marks (including NCC weightage if applicable)
  • A‑Level candidates must submit IBCC equivalence
  • Hope certificate accepted for final result pending candidates

Ineligibility Conditions

  • Twice rejected by ISSB/GHQ or once by both
  • Medically unfit as declared by Appeal Medical Board
  • Dismissed/debarred from Armed Forces or Govt Service
  • Convicted in a court for moral/criminal offenses
  • Diploma holders or currently enrolled cadets are not eligible

Registration & Preliminary Tests

Registration Dates: Feb 09 – Mar 11, 2025 (Online only)

Preliminary Tests: Mar 16 – Apr 20, 2025 (excluding weekends & holidays)

Apply at: https://issbtraining.com

Tests include: Written (English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry), Physical (run, push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups, ditch crossing), and Medical.

Training Details

Selected candidates undergo 4‑year Engineering degree (at NUST-affiliated Colleges like MCE, CEME, COSE, Aeronautical)

After degree, 1‑year military training at PMA Kakul

Final rank: Commissioned as Captain in respective technical corps.

Required Documents

  • Original Matric and FSc marksheets/certificates
  • IBCC equivalence (for A‑Level)
  • CNIC or B‑Form (with guardian's CNIC if under 18)
  • Domicile certificate
  • 3‑6 attested passport-size photos (front & back)
  • ISSB “Not Recommended” letter if repeating

Important Notes

A 13-year service bond is required on stamp paper (e-stamped) after selection.

Travel allowance (TA/DA) not provided for tests/interviews.

Original documents must be brought on reporting day. Late reporting will not be entertained.

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