{"id":1265,"date":"2026-07-11T20:18:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T20:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onnac.com\/ONLINEAPPLY\/?p=1265"},"modified":"2024-03-11T19:44:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T19:44:46","slug":"technical-cadet-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onnac.com\/ONLINEAPPLY\/technical-cadet-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical Cadet Course 36 Details &#038; Last Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><strong>Join Pak Army Technical Cadet Course (TCC)<\/strong> is a regular commission course by the Pakistan Army. Technical Cadet Course (TCC) is a program offered by the Pakistan Army that allows young individuals to join the military as commissioned officers. This program offers a unique opportunity for students with a passion for science and technology to become Army engineers in their respective fields.<\/div>\n<div>Pak Army TCC consists of a 4-year engineering degree program, followed by one year of military training at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul. Therefore, the total duration of the Technical Cadet Course is 5 years. The deadline for submitting an application for the <strong>36 Technical Cadet Course (TCC<\/strong>) was February 2, 2024.<\/div>\n<h2 id='technical-cadet-course-tcc-36-details'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" >Technical Cadet Course (TCC) 36 Details<\/h2>\n<p>Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and have all the required documents ready when they apply for the TCC. The registration process typically involves submitting these documents at the time of registration or on the day of the test at Army Selection and Recruitment Centres.<\/p>\n<table class=\"border my-[1em] w-full border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark table-auto\" style=\"height: 300px;\" width=\"670\">\n<thead class=\"bg-offset dark:bg-offsetDark\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"px-sm py-sm whitespace-nowrap \">Eligibility Criteria<\/th>\n<th class=\"px-sm py-sm whitespace-nowrap \">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\"><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\">17-21 years as of September 1, 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\"><strong>Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\">Up to 3 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\"><strong>Marital Status<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\">Unmarried<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\"><strong>Gender<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\">Male<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\"><strong>Physical Standards<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\">Minimum Height: 5&#8217;4&#8243; (162.5 cm), Weight: As per Body Mass Index<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\"><strong>Registration Period<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\">December 18, 2023, to February 2, 2024 (Online Only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\"><strong>Preliminary Tests<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px]\">March 20, 2024, to April 26, 2024 (Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and closed holidays)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id='eligibility-criteria'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" >Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n<div>To join Pak Army through the Technical Cadet Course (TCC), candidates must meet the following marks requirements and provide the necessary documents:<\/div>\n<h3 id='education-requirements'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" >Education Requirements<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Matric\/Senior Cambridge\/GCE &#8220;O Level&#8221; with minimum 60% Marks<\/li>\n<li>FSc (Pre-Engineering) with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry\/Computer Studies\/Computer Sciences with minimum 65% marks or &#8216;O&#8217; level passed in five subjects and &#8216;A&#8217; level passed in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry\/Computer Studies\/Computer Sciences in Grade A-C<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div><strong>Note:<\/strong> If candidates have &#8216;O&#8217; level and &#8216;A&#8217; level qualifications, they need to obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), Ministry of Education in Islamabad. This certificate helps convert your marks. To be eligible for the TCC, candidates must have completed FSc (Pre Engineering) with a minimum of 65% marks or &#8216;O&#8217; level and &#8216;A&#8217; level qualifications. Those awaiting FSc Part-II results can apply on a &#8220;HOPE Certificate&#8221;.<\/div>\n<h3 id='nationality'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" >Nationality<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Citizens of Pakistan and domicile holders of Azad Kashmir\/Gilgit-Baltistan<\/li>\n<li>Dual nationality holders must surrender other nationalities upon final selection<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id='physical-medical-requirements'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" >Physical &amp; Medical Requirements<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physical requirements for joining the Technical Cadet Course (TCC) in the Pakistan Army are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Height: 5 feet 4 inches (162.5 cm)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight: As per the Body Mass Index (BMI)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, candidates must qualify for the following physical tests:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.6 Km Run: Must be completed in 8 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push Ups: 15 repetitions in 2 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit Ups: 20 repetitions in 2 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chin Ups: 3 repetitions in 2 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ditch Crossing: 7 feet 4 inches long and 4 feet deep<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates will also undergo an initial medical test at Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&amp;RCs)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='pak-army-tcc-online-apply'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" >Pak Army TCC Online Apply<\/h2>\n<div>To apply for the Technical Cadet Course (TCC) in the Pakistan Army, candidates can register online through the official Pakistan Army website. The online registration process for the 36th Technical Cadet Course began on December 18, 2023, and the deadline for applications was February 02, 2024. Candidates may also register by visiting the nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&amp;RCs).<\/div>\n<div>Here are the steps for online registration:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the official site of the Pakistan Army for online registration (www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk).<\/li>\n<li>Fill out the required information in the online application form.<\/li>\n<li>Submit the form and note down the date and time of your preliminary test as given by the system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Candidates must bring the necessary documents, including educational certificates, CNIC or Form B, and attested photographs, to the AS&amp;RCs on the day of the test[5]. It is important to check the eligibility criteria and ensure all qualifications and physical standards are met before applying.<\/div>\n<h2 id='syllabus-and-pattern'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" ><strong>Syllabus and Pattern<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The syllabus for the initial tests of the TCC includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intelligence Tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English (Grammar, Tenses, Parts of Speech, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physics (Matric + FSc level)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics (Matric\/O-Level, FSc\/A-Level)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry\/Computer Studies\/Computer Sciences (Basic Terminologies, Definitions, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id='selection-procedure'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" >Selection Procedure<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection process for the Technical Cadet Course (TCC) in the Pakistan Army involves several tests, each designed to assess different aspects of a candidate&#8217;s suitability for the program. Here are the different tests that are part of the TCC selection process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Written Tests: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tests cover subjects such as physics, English, mathematics, chemistry, and computer science (for ICS students). The written examination consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intelligence Tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These tests assess a candidate&#8217;s verbal and non-verbal reasoning abilities. Candidates declared successful in these tests will undergo academic tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical Tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Candidates must qualify the following physical tests: 1.6 Km Run in 8 minutes, 15 repetitions of Push Ups in 2 minutes, 20 repetitions of Sit Ups in 2 minutes, 3 repetitions of Chin Ups in 2 minutes, and Ditch Crossing which is 7 feet 4 inches long and 4 feet deep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preliminary Medical Tests: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates will undergo an initial medical test at Army\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection and Recruitment Centres (AS&amp;RCs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inter-Services Selection Board (ISSB) Tests: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who pass the initial tests are called for ISSB tests. These tests include psychological evaluations, group tasks, and an interview.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id='ineligible'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" >Ineligible<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rejection by ISSB\/GHQ\/NHQ\/AHQ Selection Boards as per specified criteria<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal, discharge, resignation, or purchase of commission from any Armed Forces training institution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dismissal from government service, including Armed Forces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conviction by a court of law for a heinous offense<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent unfitness as declared by the Appeal Medical Board<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical unfitness due to Hepatitis B &amp; C<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing within four months gap of previous ISSB appearance without a waiver<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id='academic-training'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" ><strong>Academic Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon successful admission based on intermediate qualifications, students receive further academic training in different engineering fields, such as Civil Engineering, Electrical (Telecommunication) Engineering, and Computer Software Engineering.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TCC includes the following disciplines and corresponding institutions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.E Software Engineering at the Military College of Signals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.E Electrical Engineering at the College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.E Mechanical Engineering at the College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.E Electrical Engineering (Telecom) at the Military College of Signals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.E Computer Engineering at the College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.E Civil Engineering at the Military College of Engineering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.E Aeronautical Engineering at the College of Aeronautical Engineering<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pakarmyguide.com\/pak-army-technical-cadet-course-tcc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these institutions are campuses of the National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad (NUST)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='rank'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" ><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After completing the required training, students are commissioned as Army engineers in relevant fields. They start their careers in the Pakistan Army as officers, typically at the rank of captain, after completing their engineering degree and military training.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='final-selection'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" >Final Selection<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each stage of the selection process must be successfully completed before a candidate can proceed to the next. The final selection of candidates is made by the General Headquarters (GHQ) based on their cumulative academic and test performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='bond'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" >Bond<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cadets joining the Technical Cadet Course (TCC) are required to sign a surety bond to serve the Pakistan Army for a minimum of 13 years. The bond is to be executed on an E-Stamp paper worth Rs. 100\/-, which must be duly countersigned by a Magistrate, Notary Public, or Oath Commissioner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The specific amount of the surety bond, if there is an amount beyond the cost of the stamp paper, is not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results. However, it is common for such bonds to include terms that may require reimbursement of training costs if the bond&#8217;s conditions are not fulfilled. For detailed information on the bond amount, one would typically refer to the official documentation or contact the relevant military recruitment office.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Pak Army Technical Cadet Course (TCC) is a regular commission course by the Pakistan Army. Technical Cadet Course (TCC) is a program offered by the Pakistan Army that allows young individuals to join the military as commissioned officers. 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