Join Pakistan Army as A Captain Doctor 2024
Do you want to serve your country while being a doctor? Good news for you because the Pakistan army has announced 260+ posts. You can apply and join as a captain or significant through SSRC and PTC. The last date to apply is 20 January 2024.
Details regarding qualification and the rank you may be given according to your education will be discussed in this article. If you think this change is essential for you too. Do you believe that serving the nation on the front lines as a doctor is more important than anything else, then read this article carefully. You will get lots of helpful information from here.
Join the Pakistan Army as a doctor
Pakistan army has announced a lot of jobs for doctors in the military. In this section, you will read the schedule and other helpful information. After reading this section, continue reading the article once you think you are eligible for the posts.
Schedule
The schedule for applying to this post is as follows
Starting date for registration | 01 January 2024 |
End date for registration | 20 January 2024 |
Starting date for preliminary testing | 22 January 2024 |
End date for preliminary testing | 26 January 2024 |
Course pre-requirements
You must meet the following requirements to apply for this post.
Nationality | Pakistani or a citizen of AJK, or GB. | |
Marital status | Married or unmarried | |
Height (cm) | Male | Female |
162.5 | 152.4 | |
Weight | As per BMI |
Additional information
Once selected, you must sign some bonds and undergo training. If you are not comfortable with these things, then leave it. Otherwise, continue reading the article.
Bond | SSRC | PTC |
Once selected, you will have to sign a bond stating that you will serve in the army for minimum 5 years. | You will sign a bond stating that once selected, you will serve I the army for minimum 2 years. This will be an extendable contract. | |
Training | 22 weeks of basic military training at Kakul | 12 Weeks of training at Kakul |
Job openings
Following are different job openings offered
Category | Education | Age |
Captain rank | ||
GDMOs (Male or female) | MBBS | 28 years as on 1 May 2024 relaxable up to 35 years |
GDDOs (male) | BDSA candidate who completed 1-year house job is preferableFCPS part 1 exam cleared before induction is not acceptable. | Till 1 May 2024, your age should be 28 years (relaxable till 40) |
PTC (male) | MBBS and FCPS | 28 years until 1 May (extendable till 35) |
Major Rank | ||
Classified Specialist (Gynecology only for females) | MBBS and FCPS | 28 years until 1 May 2024 (extendable till 40) |
Sub-Specialist Double FCPS (Medicine and Allied) (Male) | MBBSFCPS in general medicineCardio, Gastro, Neuro, Nephro, Onco, Pulmo (FCPS) | Till 1 May 2024, your age should be 32 years (extendable till 40) |
Sub-specialist FCPS (Surgical and allied) (Male) | MBBSFCPS in general surgery1st or 2nd FCPS in Neuro, and Ortho Surgery | 32 years until 1 May 2024 (extendable till 40) |
Sub-specialist (Single/double FCPS, male) | MBBSFCPS in general surgery1st or 2nd FCPS in Neuro, and Ortho Surgery | Till 1 May, your age should be 32 years (extendable till 40) |
Classified Specialist (Male)Periodontics | BDSFCPS in relevant field | 32 years until 1 May (extendable till 40) |
You can apply to these fields, but remember that graduates from government institutes will be given preference. Hope’s certificate will also be accepted if you are waiting for the result.
Things that make you un-eligible
The following are different things that can make you uneligible
- Permanently declared unfit
- If the applicant has withdrawn from any army institute
- Dismissed from a government job
- A proven convict declared by any court in Pakistan
- Mentally unfit
How to register
Now, let’s discuss how you can apply.
You can either apply at an ASRC or apply online. No matter what, you must show up with your original documents at ASRC on the exam date. Applicants will save some valuable time if they apply online. In both cases, you will pay the fee at the ASRC. Overseas candidates can apply to the Consulate General Pakistan.
Documents required
You will need to prepare the following documents
- All original certificates and DMCs
- 2 attested copies of the registration certificate
- Two attested copies of the house job certificate
- NOC from the institute if you are serving in a government job
- Attested copies of CNIC and domicile
- Three colored passport-size photographs
- Postal order of 100 PKR in favor of DGPA
Conclusion
There are a lot of seats available for doctors. More than 260 seats are open for you. So if you fulfill the job criteria you are interested in, do not hesitate to apply right now. The last date to apply is 31 January. So, prepare all the documents and get ready for the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there relaxation in age?
Yes, for GDMOs it can be till 35 years. For specialists, the required age is 32 but it is relaxable till 40
Am I required to do a house job to apply for Captain Doctor?
If you have done MBBS, then no. But for BDS, it is compulsory
What if I want to appeal to the medical board?
You cannot appeal if you have been declared unfit due to Hepatitis. Otherwise, you can apply within 3 days of the result.