Are you an MBBS candidate hoping to further your medical career and serve your country at the same time? Final year MBBS students have an exclusive opportunity to enlist as ‘M’ Cadets in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps. Numerous advantages come with this esteemed program, such as financial assistance, professional development, and the privilege of working for one of Pakistan’s most reputable organizations.
‘M’ Cadet Benefits of Enrolling
Financial Stipend: A monthly stipend of Rs 18,583 will be provided to you upon enrolment as a ‘M’ Cadet. This monetary assistance will not end until your medical education is finished.
Lump Sum Reimbursement: ‘M’ Cadets are eligible to receive a lump sum payment of up to Rs 222,996 annually following their commissioning as Captains in the Army Medical Corps.
This sum covers the costs they had to pay for their medical education before they could enroll in the program.
Commissioning as a Captain: You will be commissioned as a Captain in the Army Medical Corps upon successful completion of your medical education and basic military training.
This improves your chances of landing a good job and gets you a high military rank.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this esteemed position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Age: Candidates should be between 20 to 26 years as of 4th August 2024.
• Gender: Only male candidates are eligible.
• Marital Status: Candidates must be unmarried.
• Nationality: Must be a citizen of Pakistan. Domicile holders of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are also eligible. Dual nationality holders must surrender their non-Pakistani nationality upon final selection.
• Education: Candidates should be in their 4th or final year of MBBS from a PMC/PMDC-recognized medical college.
Physical Standards
Height: Minimum height of 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm).
Weight: As per Body Mass Index (BMI).
Physical Tests
Candidates must pass the following physical tests:
• 1.6 Km run: Must be completed in 8 minutes.
• Push-Ups: 15 repetitions in 2 minutes.
• Sit-Ups: 15 repetitions in 2 minutes.
• Chin-Ups: 3 repetitions in 2 minutes.
• Ditch Crossing
Registration and Selection Procedure
Candidates can register online via the official website www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk or visit the nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centre (AS&RC).
Required Documents
• 2 x attested photocopies of resultcards and domicile.
• 2 x attested photocopies of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and Form ‘B’.
• 4 x attested passport-sized photographs.
• Pay order/bank draft of Rs 1500/- in favor of Medical Directorate, GHQ Rawalpindi.
Registration Schedule
Registration: 13th August to 15th September 2024.
Preliminary Tests: Conducted in September 2024 at AS&RCs.
Ineligibility Conditions
Candidates will be tagged ineligible if they have:
• Been twice rejected by ISSB for postgraduate or intermediate graduate courses.
• Been permanently declared unfit.
• Been dismissed or removed from government services, including Armed Forces.
• Been convicted by a court of law.
• Tampered with academic certificates or engaged in forgery.
Training and Bond
Basic Military Training: 12 weeks at Pakistan Military Academy, Abbottabad, to be completed within one month after MBBS and induction as Short Service Regular Commission (SSRC) Officer.
Service Bond: Selected candidates must sign a bond to serve the Army Medical Corps for a minimum of six years after passing MBBS.
Conclusion
• Final year MBBS students have a prestigious opportunity to serve their country and further their medical careers by enlisting in the Pakistan Army Medical Corps as ‘M’ Cadets.
• This program is perfect for individuals who are committed to their country and their medical profession because it offers financial benefits, opportunities for professional development, and the honor of serving in the Pakistan Army.
• Visit the nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Center or the official website, www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk, for additional information. Set out on this noble journey with the Pakistan Army Medical Corps, supporting the nation’s and humanity’s noble cause.
