I.S.S.B... prerequisite for entry in Armed Forces
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What is ISSB Test and
what does it measure? complete information about ISSB Tests
ISSB (Inter Services Selection Board) test is conducted to ensure
that suitable man is selected for a job in Pakistani Armed
forces
(Army, Navy and Air force). This test measures
candidate's fitness, decision making, leadership qualities, co-operative
attitude, influencing and convincing abilities and your willingness to
proceed in any stress situation.
Who is eligible to
apply for this test?
Depending upon the armed force you are applying for, generally
these forces have many same eligibility conditions but there are some
educational qualification conditions which differ while applying for
each force.
General Eligibility Conditions
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Age Limit 16 to 22 years on commencement of training.
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Nationality: Citizens of
Pakistan. Candidates
with dual nationality have to surrender their Foreign Nationality
before joining the force.
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Martial Status:
Unmarried.
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Ineligibility :
1.
Twice
rejected / screened out by ISSB.
2.
Rejected by
Armed Forces Appeal Medical Board .
3.
Dismissed
from any Government service or withdrawn from any service training
institution on disciplinary grounds.
4.
Convicted by
a court of law for an offence involving moral turpitude.
5.
The
candidates whose original academic certificates are found tampered with.
6.
The
candidates who conceal any information while filling their application
forms.
Educational Qualification for
Pakistan Air Force
1.
HSc/FSc
(Pre-Medical / Pre-Eng) 45% marks in aggregate.
2.
Senior
Cambridge in five subjects, should have passed Physics and Mathematics
or Biology in 'A' level.
3.
Intermediate
with Physics and any of the two subjects i.e. Mathematics, Statistics,
Biology & Computer Science.
4.
GCE 'O'
level in five subjects. Should have Physics, Mathematics Biology in 'A'
level.
Candidates who have appeared / are appearing in FSc final examination
may also apply provided they submit a certificate from the Head of
Institution that they are likely to pass FSc examination in the
prescribed grade i.e. 45% aggregate marks (Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical).
Educational Qualification for
Pakistan Navy
The candidate must have obtained at least 60% marks in one of the
following examination.
1.
FSC (pre
engineering) with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
2.
Higher
Cambridge
School Certificate/GCE/(A level) with Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry.
3.
Diploma of
Associate Engineers (with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry).
4.
Candidate
who has appeared in FSc (pre engineering) examination and has obtained
at least 60% marks in Part-I and submitting hope certificate from
Principal of the College concerned that the candidate is likely to
obtain 60% marks in Part-II, is also eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification for
Pakistan Army
How can I register
myself for the test?
You should contact your nearest ISSB centers for registration, where you
will appear for initial Written test, Physical fitness check up.
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ISSB Selection centers in Pakistan for Pakistan
Air Force
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Center |
Address |
Phone |
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Abbottabad |
310, Mansehra Road |
(92-992)334784 |
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Bahawalpur |
10-A Extension
Scheme Satellite Town |
(92-621) 84910 |
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D.I.Khan |
Fazal Shaheed Road,
D.I. Khan Cantt |
(92-961)9280311 |
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Faisalabad |
Agriculture
University Campus |
(92-41)9200362 |
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Hyderabad |
49, Salahuddin Sarak |
(92-221)781042 |
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Karachi |
231-B, Dr.Daud Pota Road
(Near Mehran Hotel) |
(92-21)9202299 |
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Lahore |
14-Munir Road,Munir
Chowk (Near PAF Cinema) |
(92-42)9220084 |
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Multan |
217, Sher Shah Road |
(92-61)532210 |
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Peshawar |
9, The Mall Peshawar
Cantt |
(92-91)9210829 |
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Quetta |
61-A Chaman Housing Scheme |
(92-81)9201753 |
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Rawalpindi |
Near PAF Cinema Chaklala |
(92-51)5565695 |
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Sukkur |
Minara Road,
Opposite Govt Islamia College |
(92-71)23796 |
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ISSB Selection centers in Pakistan for Pakistan
Navy
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Center |
Address |
Phone |
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Peshawar |
Warsak Road,
Peshawar
Cantt. |
0521-9212316
nropeshawar@yahoo.com |
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Rawalpindi |
85-C, Satellite
Town, near Chandni Chowk |
051-451081
nrorawalpindi@yahoo.com
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Sialkot |
Old Distt.
Engineer Residence, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Sialkot Cantt |
0432-267639
nrosialkot@yahoo.com |
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Lahore |
92, Shami Road,
Behind Fortress Stadium, Lahore Cantt. |
9 042-220627-8
nrolahore@yahoo.com |
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Faisalabad |
House number 178,
Raza
Town |
0411-752087
nrofaisalabad@yahoo.com |
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Multan |
57-G Sher Shah Road,
Multan |
061-541355
nromultan@yahoo.com |
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Sukkur |
House No. C-653/1,
Eid Gah Road |
071-614000
nrosukkur@yahoo.com |
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Karachi |
7-Liaquat
Barracks,
Raffiqui Shaheed Road |
021- 56636704
nrokarachi@yahoo.com
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Quetta |
414, Zarghoon
Road, Opposite Quetta Serena Hotel, Quetta Cantt |
081-9201249
nroquetta@yahoo.com
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For any query / additional information please contact, write or e-mail
at:
Directorate of Recruitment
Naval Headquarters,
ISLAMABAD.
Where will be the
final test conducted?
After completing preliminary tests, all successful candidates
will be informed through call up letters which contains some
instructions which must be compiled with. The candidate must reach at
the indicated centers at the given time. Representative of the selection
board contact the candidates at these places and take them to the ISSB's
in military transport, where he will be staying for 5 days taking
different types of tests.
What is the 5 days
staying schedule at ISSB center?
DAY 1
Reporting day:
(a) Reception.
(b) Checking of documents.
(c) Allotment of chest numbers.
(d) Candidates are photographed.
(e) Writing of unforgettable incident.
DAY 2
1st Testing day: Psychologist's day
(a) Intelligence Test.
(b) Psychological Tests.
DAY 3
2nd Testing day: GTO's day
(a) Group discussions.
(b) Group planning.
(c) Progressive group tasks.
(d) Half group tasks.
(e) Interview.
DAY 4
3rd Testing day: GTO's day
(a) Individuals obstacles
(b) Command Task.
(c) Final group task.
(d) Mutual assessment
(e) Interview (left over)
Day 5
4th Testing day: Conference day
(a) Conference.
(b) Re-interview (if required)
(c) Payment of TA/DA
(d) Departure
How my result is
reported?
The results are conveyed to the candidates by post, within a week
after completion of their tests at ISSB.
Guidelines to prepare
yourself for I.S.S.B
(INTER
SERVICES SELECTION BOARD)
At ISSB, they are looking
for alert, motivated candidates who have the potential to complete the
long. Arduous and expensive training which faces all newly commissioned
officers in the service. The selection board is looking for many things,
such as clear thinking, the ability of remain calm under stress and
strain, team skills and willingness to participate. We don’t want you
to be dull or spiritless. Be honest, straight forward and frank. Don’t
display over confidence, false projection or superficial behavior.
Certain private institutes and coaching centers established in the
country train the candidates for passing ISSB tests. You are advised
not to join these for training and guidance. The training imparted in
these centers is too restricted and brings in rigidity in thought
process. It mars the original personality of the candidates who are
caught in dilemma when confronted with a new situation.
Appearance
You can tell a lot from a
person’s appearance. Show us you have got a sense of personal pride.
Self-confidence
Self confidence and maturity
are largely the product of experience. You can strengthen these
qualities by participating in group activities, taking on responsibility
and exercising independence.
Expression
We look for people with good
expression, may it be Urdu or English, clear direction, a good
vocabulary and sense of grammar. Try to develop these by joining in
debates and group discussions.
Academic ability
Good academic results mean
you will be good at absorbing the training of advanced and sophisticated
equipment. Make you English and mathematics sound.
Leadership
If you have got the above
qualities you will have a greater potential for leadership training.
Try and seek out positions of responsibilities in academic, youth,
social or sporting activities.
Fitness
Take adequate physical
exercise in the run-up before you report at ISSB.
Motivation
You should be convincing and
sincere in your reasons for wanting to join Armed Forces. Make sure you
really know for what and why you are applying.
Awareness
We are looking for people
with an awareness of the world around them, and an interest in military
matters. Discuss current affairs and Defence issues with your parents,
teachers and friends and keep yourself up to date with a good
newspaper.
Conclusion
We hope these points will
have given you some idea of what to expect and that it proves useful to
you. You are advised not to consult any coaching centre for guidance.
It will not only adversely affect your original performance but is also
likely to mar your personality pattern. We wish you all the success at
ISSB. May Allah the almighty help and guide you in your future life.
