Join Merchant Navy Through Pakistan Marine Academy July 2026

Are you ready to explore the world while building a highly rewarding and prestigious career at sea? The Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA) has officially opened admissions for its session 2027–2028, inviting enthusiastic young individuals to join as Nautical (Deck) and Marine Engineering Cadets under the historic 65th Batch. This competitive program offers fully residential, top-tier professional training at its premium campus in Karachi. It paves the way for lucrative career paths in global shipping and maritime industries. If you possess an F.Sc Pre-Engineering or O/A-Level background and meet the physical criteria, this recruitment drive provides an excellent platform to shape your future as a merchant navy officer. The program involves a 2-year residential training course. The application processing fee is Rs. 4,000/-. The last date to submit forms is July 23, 2026, with the NTS Entry Test scheduled for August 9, 2026.

Nationality: Unmarried male Pakistani citizens.,Age Limit: Maximum 20 years of age as of December 31, 2026. A 1-year upper age relaxation (up to 21 years) is granted for candidates from FATA/Gilgit-Baltistan/AJK and Balochistan as of December 31, 2026.,Educational Qualification:,• Must have passed F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) or equivalent O/A-Level (with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry) with at least 55% marks.,• O/A-Level students must provide an Equivalency Certificate from the IBCC.,• Candidates awaiting their F.Sc Part-II results who scored 60% or above in Part-I can apply by submitting a Hope Certificate verified by the head of their respective college.,• If a Hope Certificate candidate fails to secure 55% marks in the final F.Sc result, they will be disqualified at any stage of the selection process.,Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Requirements:,• Running: 1 Mile (1.6 KM) within 8.5 minutes.,• Push-ups: 15 repetitions within 2 minutes.,• Sit-ups: 15 repetitions within 2 minutes.,• Chin-ups: 02 repetitions within 2 minutes.,Application Process:,• Download the admission application form and prospectus from www.pakistanmarinacadeamy.edu.pk or collect them from the PMA Admission Office.,• Prepare a Pay Order or Bank Draft of Rs. 4,000/- made out in favor of “Pakistan Marine Academy Karachi,” payable at National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), PMA Branch (Branch Code: 0239). Cash or any other bank’s pay orders/drafts will not be accepted.,• Fill out the application form accurately with all requested academic and personal tracking information.,• Send the completely filled application form along with the original Pay Order/Bank Draft via reliable courier services to: Officer In-charge Admissions Pakistan Marine Academy, Hawks Bay Road, Mauripur, Karachi-75780 before the deadline of July 23, 2026.,Selection Procedure (strictly merit-based, 4-stage phase):,• NTS Entry Test: Pass the written entry test on August 9, 2026, with at least 50%. Testing centers are at Abbottabad, Gwadar, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Muzaffarabad (AJK), Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, and Sukkur.,• Medical Fitness: Shortlisted candidates undergo a medical exam at designated military hospitals.,• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates must pass all running, push-up, sit-up, and chin-up standards.,• Interview: Final selection interview for qualifying candidates.,Ineligibility:,• Applications with fake, altered, or hidden details/documents will be rejected.,• Candidates dismissed from any government service, military training center, or on moral turpitude grounds are strictly ineligible.,• Candidates holding a Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) in irrelevant subjects are not eligible.,• Candidates failing the MMD vision standards during eye checkups and visual acuity assessments will be dropped, and their registration fees will not be returned.

The Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA), under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, is a prestigious institution offering top-tier professional training for future merchant navy officers. It provides fully residential programs at its Karachi campus, leading to Associate Degrees in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering, recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and local authorities.