Physical Requirements for ISSB

We’ll discuss the physical requirements for ISSB for military services of Pakistan and how to attain them.

Physical Test Requirements for Pakistan Army, Navy & AirForce

Physical test’s requirements for officers induction in all three forces of Pakistan, Pak Army, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Airforce are almost similar. They are:

  • Running: 1.6 km (1 mile) in 7 minutes and 30 seconds
  • Pushups: 15 in 2 minutes
  • Pull ups (chin ups): 3 in 2 minutes
  • Sit ups (abdominals): 15 in 2 minutes

Changes in Physical test requirements

There can be a change in the physical test’s requirements for all forces, based on various factors including age and gender. For every age group, there is a relaxation in the physical standards as the age goes up. Same is for females, the requirements are relaxed in case of females.

However do confirm from the specific force, course and age group you’re applying in for the physical standards, to prevent and issues at the time of selection during issb physical test. Also, it’s better to attain the above mentioned physical standard in any age group to keep you’re in good shape and progress, as these are the eligibility criteria, and you’ll be improving them during training too. So if you’re already better than the requirement, that will help you during the training for sure.

Physical test for Doctors induction issb

No physical test is done in Pak Army for doctors induction in any age group (for both GDMO and Specialists).

However, it’s done in Pak Navy and Pak Airforce.

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Weight requirement for selection in Pak Army, Navy & Airforce

Weight is checked on the basis of your BMI (body mass index).

Calculate your BMI using online BMI charts easily. You need to know your height and weight to calculate your BMI.

Scientifically, normal BMI ranges between 18.5 and 24.9.

The doctor at the selection centre can give leverage of few kgs. So if you’re overweight (which you shouldn’t be) or muscular (which you should be!) then you can talk to the doctor there.

Height Required for selection in Pakistan Army, Navy & Airforce

Usual minimum height required for selection in Pakistan military as an officer is:

  • Male: 5 feet 4 inches
  • Female: 5 feet 2 inches

The height can be lenient and relaxed in various cases up to 2 inches, including your birth place (or domicile) and the course / service you’re applying for. So check the exact height requirements for that induction opening to confirm.

39 thoughts on “Physical Requirements for ISSB”

    • No. But you can check from selection center about relaxation in your case or course which you’re applying for, when you’re applying.

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  1. salam. i want to ask if civilians with glasses can join pak army or not? if yes then what is the minimun eyesight limit?

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    • Yes they can. You need to have normal eye sight with glasses. So get your fresh eyesight tested & update your glasses with latest corrected number before you go for test.

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  2. Dear Sir, i am overweight but i am a martial arts and gymnastics player but could not lose my weight even i try tough diet and workout. My instructor says u could not lose weight because of my bigger muscles. i apllied for PMA long course 144 .Can u help me out please??

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    • Why do you want to join the Army if you’re a sportsman? Army doesn’t need gymnasts or martial artists. It needs officers for office work & soldiers for soldiering work.

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  3. AoA. My name is Abdul Rafay and i want to join Pak Army but am having right hand wrist restricted movement otherwise i am perfectly fit. Is it possible I could join Pak Army? Regards.

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    • WS.
      It depends on the restriction degree and cause. You should visit your nearest CMH and consult a specialist there (general surgeon or orthopaedics surgeon).

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  4. sir tell me
    if the legs meet each other when stand straight so teight can cause any problem in the selection of army

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    • Yes they can be, but not always. There is acceptable limit of knee knocking in medical examination for selection in Pakistan army. Too much knee knocking is unfit, where the distance between ankles increases beyond acceptable limit.
      You should apply for army and get yourself through the medical examination.

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    • No. You can not join as GD Pilot. However you can join as aeronautical engineer. Height required for females for gd pilot is 163 cm (almost 5 feet 4 inches).

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  5. Asslam alaikum sir. I am blind from my right eye by birth and there is no solution. Can I join PAF

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