Latest Pakistan Marine Academy Karachi Job 2026

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6/8/20262 min read

Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA) has announced admissions for the 65th Batch of Nautical (Deck) and Marine Engineering Cadets for the Academic Session 2027-28. This is an excellent opportunity for young Pakistani students who wish to join the Merchant Navy and pursue a professional maritime career.

Organization

Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA)

Program

  • Nautical (Deck) Cadets

  • Marine Engineering Cadets

Academic Session

2027 – 2028

Available Seats

Nautical (Deck)

  • 75 Seats

Marine Engineering

  • 75 Seats

Eligibility Criteria

  • Unmarried Male Citizen of Pakistan.

  • Maximum age 20 years as of 31 December 2026.

  • Candidates from FATA, Gilgit Baltistan, AJK, and Balochistan may be up to 21 years of age (one-year relaxation).

Academic Qualification

Candidates must have:

  • F.Sc Pre-Engineering with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

  • OR A-Level with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

  • Minimum 55% marks required.

Candidates awaiting F.Sc/A-Level Part-II results may apply with a Hope Certificate, subject to meeting the required marks criteria.

O-Level and A-Level candidates must provide an equivalence certificate from the relevant authority.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Applicants must meet the following standards:

Running

  • One Mile (1.6 KM)

  • Time: 8½ Minutes

Push-Ups

  • 15 Repetitions

  • Time: 2 Minutes

Sit-Ups

  • 15 Repetitions

  • Time: 2 Minutes

Chin-Ups

  • 2 Repetitions

  • Time: 2 Minutes

Training & Education

  • Two years residential training at Pakistan Marine Academy.

  • Associate Degree in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering awarded through NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi.

  • International Maritime Organization (IMO) recognized Pre-Sea Mandatory Courses certificates.

Selection Procedure

The admission process consists of:

  1. NTS Entrance Test

  2. Medical Examination

  3. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

  4. Interview

Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed further.

Test Centers

Entrance tests will be conducted in:

  • Abbottabad

  • Gwadar

  • Karachi

  • Lahore

  • Multan

  • Muzaffarabad (AJK)

  • Peshawar

  • Quetta

  • Rawalpindi

  • Sukkur

Application Fee

  • Pay Order / Bank Draft of Rs. 4,000

  • In favor of Pakistan Marine Academy Karachi

  • National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), PMA Branch Code 0239

Important Instructions

  • Branch allocation will be based on merit, candidate preference, medical fitness, and seat availability.

  • Candidates declared color blind are not eligible.

  • Candidates with forged documents or false information will be disqualified.

  • DAE diploma holders are not eligible.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be considered for admission.

  • Medical examination will be conducted at designated Army/Navy hospitals.

Last Date to Apply

23 July 2026

NTS Test Date

09 August 2026 (Sunday)

Location

Pakistan Marine Academy
Hawks Bay Road, Mauripur, Karachi, Pakistan

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