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RESOURCES & TOOLKIT

Preparation Resources & Candidate Toolkit

Study dossiers, syllabus guides, physical standard calculators, and the official candidate packing checklist.

PHYSICAL READINESS AUDIT

Armed Forces Preliminary Physical Standards Calculator

Audit your current physical conditioning against standard criteria for Pakistan Army (PMA Long Course), PAF (GD Pilot / CAE), and Pakistan Navy.

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SECONDS
Standard: Under 7m 30s (Army/Navy/PAF)
Standard: 15–20 reps
Standard: 15–20 reps
Standard: 3–5 reps
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA BREAKDOWN
1-Mile Running (7m 30s):PASS
Push-ups (18 reps):PASS
Sit-ups (20 reps):PASS
Pull-ups (4 reps):PASS
Ditch Crossing:CLEARED
OVERALL READINESS SCORE5 / 5 STANDARDS MET

Your conditioning satisfies the preliminary physical testing standards.

DOWNLOADS & DOSSIERS

Study Guides & Reference Materials

Guide Forms

ISSB 5-Day Candidate Checklist & Schedule Dossier

Comprehensive day-by-day timetable, dress code specifications (PT kit, formal suits, casual wear), and standard operational instructions for candidate arrival.

Checklist Psychological

Officer Like Qualities (14 OLQs) Self-Audit Rubric

Structured matrix for evaluating personal leadership indicators: Planning, Social Adaptability, Emotional Stability, and Dynamic Courage.

Checklist Physical

Physical Readiness & Obstacle Training Standard

Graded training routine for 1-mile timed runs, pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, and the 9 standard individual obstacles.

PDF Current Affairs

Defense & Strategic Affairs Dossier (Current Year)

Curated briefing on key defense agreements, naval acquisitions, air force upgrades, missile defense ranges, and regional geopolitical developments.

Syllabus Academic

Academic Formula Reference (Physics & Mathematics)

High-yield formula sheet covering kinematics, Newton's laws, optics, logarithms, trigonometry, speed/distance, and percentage conversions.

Booklist Current Affairs

Recommended Booklist & Strategic Reading Catalog

Essential reading list recommended for ISSB candidates covering military history, leadership psychology, and strategic statecraft.

REPORTING LOGISTICS

ISSB Candidate Packing & Document Checklist

Verify every item before departing for your assigned selection center.

Essential Documents

  • Official ISSB Call-up letter
  • Original CNIC / Computerized Smart Card / B-Form
  • Original Matric / Inter marksheets and certificates
  • 8-12 Passport size photos with blue background
  • NOC from government department (if already serving)

Attire & Wardrobe

  • Formal Suit (Coat, Trousers, Tie) for Interviews & Conference
  • 2-3 White collar shirts & dark formal trousers
  • White PT shorts, white T-shirts, and white athletic socks
  • Good quality running shoes / PT shoes with clean grip
  • Casual lounge wear and nightwear for barracks

Stationery & Personal Kit

  • Blue / Black ballpoints, clip board, pencil, eraser
  • Basic first aid, pain relief, band-aids for outdoor scrapes
  • Lock and key for assigned candidate locker
  • Toiletries, towel, toothbrush, soap