This text is taken from the Official Booklet provided by the ISSB.
CONTENTS
General :
Inter Services Selection Board is a feeder institution for the
academies of the defence forces of Pakistan i.e., Army, Navy and Air Force.
As a first step, the candidates are filtered through te respective
Services Selection and Recruitment Centres, established in all the major cities
of the country. Second phase of the selection process is the tests/interview at
ISSB followed by detailed medical examination.
Selection of personnel for the armed forces, especially the
officers' cadre, is a sacred and delicate job, which requires expertise and
dedication. The composition and structure of the Selection System at ISSB is
scientific in its character and is almost universal in nature. It owes its
origin to various intelligence and personality tests introduced by modern armies
during the world wars and since then has undergone evolutionary changes to cope
up with the present day requirements.
At the time of independence, Pakistan Army inherited 52 and 53
Service Selection Boards, which were located at Rawalpindi. These boards later
moved to Lahore in September 1949. In May 1951, these boards were combined as
Inter Services Selection Board and moved to Kohat in April 1952. Its two
detachments were later established at Gujranwala and Malir in 1980 and 1987
respectively. A detachment has also been established at Quetta since 1999, which
functions in the month of March/April and August primarily for the selection of
PMA Courses only.
Aim of Inter Services Selection Board is to select potential
officer for the Defence Forces of Pakistan who have the requisite capabilities
to successfully complete their course of training at the Academies and also
possess physical, mental, social and dynamic qualities to make successful
leaders during peace and war.
Inter Services Selection Board primarily caters for selection of
candidates for training as potential officers for all three service of Pakistan.
Services Headquarters, however, plan the total number of candidates to be
tested/inducted in various types of courses as per their overall requirement
schedule.
COURSES :
Tests and interviews of following types of courses of the Army, Navy and Air
Force are conducted :-
Pakistan Military Academy (PMA)
Long Course
Graduate/Technical Graduate Course
Technical Cadet Course
Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC)
Army Medical Corps (AMC)
Army Dental Corps (ADC)
Army Education Corps (AEC)
JCOs/NCOs Short Commission
Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA)
Pakistan Navy (PN) Cadets Term (General Line Scheme)
Pakistan Navy (PN) Graduate Cadet Term
Operations (Ops) Branch
Supply and Secretariat (S&S) Branch
Electrical Branch
Short Service Commission
Technical
Engineering and Electrical Branch
Special Branch
Education branch
Direct Entry
Engineers and Electrical (E&L) Officers
Instructors (Education)
Special Duty (SD) List Officers
Grant of Regular Commission to Non-Regular/Short Service
Commission Officers
Pakistan Air Force (PAF)
General Duty Pilot
College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE)
Non-GD Courses
Administration and Services Department (A&SD)
Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Education Branch
Accounts
Air Defence
Meteorology
Following candidates are ineligible to appear in the ISSB tests :-
Those who do not fulfil the academic qualifications advertised by
respective services headquarters.
Those found medically unfit.
Those who have been twice screened out.
Those who have been twice Not Recommended by ISSB.
Those withdrawn from any training academy on disciplinary grounds
or found unsuitable.
Those dismissed from government service on disciplinary or
unsuitability grounds.
Those dismissed from Armed Forces on disciplinary grounds of
being unsuitable.
The selection technique followed by the ISSB is three-dimensional.
All candidates appearing before the ISSB are to take three different types of
tests, i.e., Psychological test, GTO test and Interview.
The Psychologist Officers, Group Testing Officers and the Deputy
Presidents, who are specialists in their respective fields, administer these
tests.
President's Address
Tests start in the morning of the first day (the day after the
arrival) and is precede by the President's address which takes about half and
hour. In this address the President (or one of the Deputy Presidents) welcomes
the candidates, tries to relieve their natural anxiety and apprises them in
general and simple terms about the testing programme and procedure.
Psychological Tests
Psychological tests comprising intelligence and personality test
are conducted immediately after the President's Address. A brief description and
purpose of each test is as follows :-
Intelligence Tests
There are two main types; verbal and nonverbal. Candidates who fail
to come up to minimum requisite standards are screened out. They are allowed to
proceed back to their home after the test.
Mechanical Aptitude Tests
It is designed to asses candidates' basic mechanical sense.
Questions are simple and relate to observation and comprehension of simple
mechanical principles
Personality Tests
These are written tests of analytical/projective type. Responses
provide indications to the dominant traits and attitudes of a candidate's
personality.
Group Tests
In group tests, candidates are put through a number of standardized
situations to find out the degree of officer like qualities in a candidate i.e.,
team spirit, initiative, resourcefulness etc, and whether the candidate's
personality fits him for a practical role that an officer has to play in the
Armed Forces. For these tests, the candidates are divided into groups of Six to
Ten.
Group Discussion
This is an indoor test the candidates are seated in a circle and
are required to discuss a given subject informally. No chairman or leader is
appointed.
Group Planning
The group is given a definite problem of simple nature on a model, which the
candidates are required to discuss amongst them, (again without a leader) and
find a common plan of action.
Leaderless Group Tasks
There are three leaderless Group Tasks viz:
Progressive Group Task (PGT)
Half Group Task (HGT)
Final Group Task (FGT).
In these tasks, the group is presented with a series of practical situations
and left to solve them without a leader being appointed. Normally ,these
comprise obstacles over which the group is required to carry objects of
sufficient bulk and weight.
Command Task
In this task each candidate is in turn appointed the commander of the group
and given a practical task requiring use of several men.
Individual Obstacles
There are, at present, nine simple obstacles, which a candidate is required
to tackle in any order he likes. Besides confirming some of his other abilities,
it shows his physical endurance and courage.
Interview
Interview is conducted by the Deputy Presidents. Interviewer assess the
candidate more closely in an informal and objective manner. During the course of
interview, and interviewer discovers important influences on the
candidate's life or to what extent his personal efforts have controlled the
events.
Arrival Day
Reception
Allotment of Chest number
Photographs
Completion of Travelling Allowance Chits
Personal Information Questionnaire Proforma
Administration Staff's address
Completion of Board Questionnaires.
1st Day
Opening Address by a Deputy President
Intelligence and Psychological Tests
2nd Day
Briefing
Indoor Tasks
Group Discussion
Group Planning
Outdoor Tasks
Progressive Group Task (PGT)
Half Group Task (HGT)
Interviews
3rd Day
Individual Obstacles
Command Task
Final Group Task (FGT)
Interviews (leftovers)
4th Day
Conferences
Preparation of all the results
Dispersal of candiates
GUIDELINES TO PREPARE YOURSELF
At ISSB, we are looking for alert, motivated candidates who have the
potential to complete the long, arduous and extensive training, which faces all
newly commissioned officers in the service. The Selection Board is looking for
many things such as clear thinking, the ability to remain calm under stress and
strain, team skills and willingness to Participate. We don't want you to display
rashness or aggression; neither do we want you to be dull or spiritless. Be
honest, straight forward and frank. Don't display over-consciousness, false
projection of superficial behaviour. Certain private institutions and coaching
centres are established in the country to train the candidate for passing ISSB
tests. You are advised not to join these for training and guidance. The
training imparted in these centres is too restricted and brings in rigidity in
thought process. It mars the original personality of the candidates who are
caught in a dilemma when confronted with a new situation.
Appearance
You can tell a lot from a person's appearance. Show us you have go a sense of
personal pride.
Self Confidence
Self-confidence and maturity are largely the product of experince. You can
strenghen these qualities by particpating in-group activities, talking on
responsibility and excercinsing independence.
Academic Ability
Good academic results mean you will be good at absorbing the training of
advanced and sophisticated equipment. Make your English and Mathematics sound.
Leadership
If you possess the above qualities, you will have a greater potential for
leadership training. Try and seek out positions of responsibilty in academic,
youth, social or sports 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 and 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 good
newspapers.
Arrival/Reception
In order to determine your suitability for commission in Pakistan
Army, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force, your tests and interview will be
held at ISSB Kohat/Gujranwala, Malir Cantt. You will be tested and interviewed
for four days, following the day of your arrival. You will be free to go home in
the afternoon of the fourth day. You will report to ISSB on date and time as
mentioned in the call up letter. During this time, ISSB buses are available ate
respective railway stations/General bus stands. You can travel in the ISSB bus
free of cost. The schedule of buses is as under:
Kohat Railway Station and General Bus Stand
First bus leaves at 1:00 PM
Last bus leaves at 3:00 PM
Gujranwala MP Check Post Rahwali
First bus leaves at 1:00 PM
Last bus leaves at 3:00 PM
Karachi Cantt. and Malir Halt Railway Station
Bus leaves at 2:30 PM
Normally, candidates who fail to report before 3:00 PM on the
specified date are not allowed to join the test. However, those reporting an
hour or so late due to circumstances beyond their control, may be accepted. Such
candidates will reach ISSB under their own arrangements. ISSB Kohat is located
at five kms from general bus stand. ISSB Malir is 5 kms away from Malir Halt
Railway Station and Bus Stand. Private wagons stand is located at 1-1.2 kms
distance towards Rawalpindi, from Gujranwala City Railway Station. Wagons pass
near the ISSB. If you report late and are not allowed to appear before the
Board, then the Board is not bound to test you on a subsequent date. If you fail
to report on the Specified Time and Date, ISSB will not be obliged to call you
again.
Boarding and Lodging
You will be provided boarding and lodging at ISSB free of cost. On arrival
day report after having your lunch. You need not to bring any bedding, you can
have your clothes washed and pressed on payment. Barber's services are also
available.
What to Bring with you?
You are advised to bring your clothing according to the prevalent weather.
Shorts White
Canvas Shoes
Socks White
Vest or Sports Shirt White
Pull over or Jersey (in winter)
Blue Pen/Ballpoint
Track Suit (female candidates)
Note: Above items less tracksuits are also available with ISSB canteen
on payment. Candidates are expected to appear before the Selection Board with a
clean and smart posture. In this regard, following dress may be worn during
Group Discussion, Group Planning and Interview with proper hair cut and shave :
Summer:- Shalwar Qamees / Shirt / Bush Shirt and Trousers
Winter:- Shalwar Qamees / Lounge Suit / Combination of Shirt, Trousers and
Pullover/Jersey
Documents Required
You are required to bring along the following original
documents :-
Matriculation Certificate (SSC / O Level)
Intermediate (HSC / A Level or Equivalent)
Degree or Marks Sheet
DMC or result card is acceptable for appearing candidates or
those not been issued with original certificate by respective boards, suerity
certificate is also required
Domicile must for all those candidates of remote areas,
eligible to apply on 45% marks in F.A / F.Sc.
Medical Facilities
The Government will not be responsible to pay any
compensation for any injuries sustained during the test. Every possible medical
assistance will, however, be provided free of charge. Serious candidates are
treated at CMH.
Recreation Facilities
TV, Radio, Newspapers and facilities for indoor games like
Badminton and Table Tennis are available to the candidates.
Travelling Allowance
Travelling allowance will be paid to you before departure.
This is equal to the fare between the place of your residence and ISSB. For this
purpose your place of residence will be consider the one, which has been
mentioned in your application. For journey performed by road, the allowance will
be calculated to the basis of bus fare. If the road journey is shorter than the
rail journey then the allowance will be paid on the basis of bus fare. You
will have to show your tickets in order to get the allowance. In case you are
serving in the Armed Forces, you should obtain a railway warrant from your unit,
as you are not entitled to travelling allowance. The candidate is allowed to
change his residential address, after written one on TA form by him.
Importance Telephone Numbers
Kohat
GSO-II (Selection) [-521-3821 (Military)] [9260085
(Civil)]
Duty Room [521-3823 (Military)]
Gujranwala
GSO-II (Selection) [-269-3814 (Military)] [296036
(Civil)]
Duty Room [-269-3830 (Military)]
Malir
GSO-II (Selection) [-495-3810 (Military)] [9247448
(Civil)]
Duty Room [-495-3804 (Military)]
Discipline
Use of unfair mean in Selection Boards' tests or
non-compliance of Board instructions will debar you for consideration for
commission. Candidates are not allowed to leave ISSB premises during their stay.
Any kind of breakage, especially of mess, ante room and living will be paid by
the concerned candidate, communication any (written/verbal) with
outsider/selection staff is strictly forbidden during the stay at ISSB.
We hope this booklet would have given you some idea
of what to expect and that it proves useful to you. You are advised no 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 help and guide you in your future life.
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