Preparation Resources & Candidate Toolkit
Study dossiers, syllabus guides, physical standard calculators, and the official candidate packing checklist.
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.
Your conditioning satisfies the preliminary physical testing standards.
Study Guides & Reference Materials
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.
Officer Like Qualities (14 OLQs) Self-Audit Rubric
Structured matrix for evaluating personal leadership indicators: Planning, Social Adaptability, Emotional Stability, and Dynamic Courage.
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.
Defense & Strategic Affairs Dossier (Current Year)
Curated briefing on key defense agreements, naval acquisitions, air force upgrades, missile defense ranges, and regional geopolitical developments.
Academic Formula Reference (Physics & Mathematics)
High-yield formula sheet covering kinematics, Newton's laws, optics, logarithms, trigonometry, speed/distance, and percentage conversions.
Recommended Booklist & Strategic Reading Catalog
Essential reading list recommended for ISSB candidates covering military history, leadership psychology, and strategic statecraft.
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