BMA Training – As part of the long course, selected candidates will go through training at the Bangladesh Military Academy at Faujdarhat, Chittagong. Salient features of the training includes:
- A 3 (three) year training at the academy
- Alongside training, study for an Engineering degree (EECE, CSE, ME, CE) under Military Institute of Science & Technology (MIST) or Bachelors (Honors) (IR, Economics, Physics, BBA) under Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).
- At the end of the training, commission as a Lieutenant.
- At 4th year, completion of Bachelors (Honors)/ Engineering degree at BUP/MIST.
Selection Process
In order to be selected as a cadet eligible for BMA training, applied candidates must go through the following selection process:
- Primary Health test and Viva: The primary selection (health & viva) will be held from 11th to 20th November 2019 at different Cantonments. If any candidate fails to appear at his/her appointed date, he/she can attend the test at any other dates mentioned above. However, he/she must inform of the change of date beforehand at the test center.
- Written test: Candidates selected from the primary selection must then attend the written test. The written test will consist of topics in English, Bangla, General Maths and General Knowledge. The written test will be held on 29th November, 2019 (Friday). Place where the test will be held will be informed. Results of the test will be published on 5th December, 2019 in the Bangladesh Army website.
- Inter-Service Selection Board (ISSB) exam: After candidates pass the written test, they must be present for the exam at ISSB located in Dhaka Cantonment. The date of the exam will be notified in ISSB’s website. The exam will be held for four days and all related costs will be borne by the government.
- Final health checkup: While attending ISSB’s exam, candidates will undergo a final health checkup.
- Final selection and presenting of appointment directions: Candidates passing all the exams successfully will be selected on the basis of merit and will be given directions for enlisting later on.
Special Instructions:
- For the necessity of basic military training, candidates are advised to learn swimming.
- Army Headquarters reserves the right to change any information.
- Army Headquarters reserves the right to cancel the appointment of any selected candidates.
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Bangladesh Army is currently accepting applications for 84th BMA Long Course. If you have what it takes to serve the nation, then join Bangladesh Army now!
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- Compensation: According to the pay scale of the Armed Forces as determined by the Government, all cadets will receive salaries and allowances.
- After being commissioned, receive salaries and other benefits given to Lieutenants.
- Overseas training: At various stages of training and after being commissioned, meritorious cadets and officers get the chance to train overseas.
- Higher education: Opportunity to receive Masters, M.Phil and PhD degrees.
- Accommodation: Offer residence in a secured environment.
- Treatment: High-class treatment at military hospitals and if necessary, treatment abroad with fees covered
- Children’s education: Own children have the opportunity to study at Cadet Colleges, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), MIST, BUP and other schools/colleges run by Bangladesh Army.
Eligibilities
- Age: 17-21 years old as in July 01, 2020.
- Minimum physical eligibility:
- Height: 1.63 meters (5 feet 4 inches) for males and 1.57 meters (5 feet 2 inches) for females
- Weight: 54 kilograms (120 pounds) for males and 47 kilograms (103 pounds) for females. Weight exceeding the Armed Forces determined scale will be ineligible.
- Minimum educational requirements:
- National curriculum: GPA- 5.00 in one and GPA-4.50 in another in SSC and HSC/ equivalent exams.
- English Medium: 3 A’ s and 3 B’s out of 6 subjects in O’levels and minimum B grade in 2 subjects in A’levels/ 2 A’s, 3 B’s and 1 C out of 6 subjects in O’levels and 1 A and 1 B in 2 subjects in A’levels.
- Marital status: Unmarried
- Nationality: Bangladeshi by birth
Application Process
- Online application process starts from 10th September, 2019.
- After entering the apply link, click the APPLY NOW button found on the top right corner. After clicking the button, click to apply to the 84th BMA Long Course.
- Applicant must pay BDT. 1000 (One thousand) (non-refundable) through Trust Bank t-cash, VISA/Master Card, Bkash, Rocket etc. Method of payment instructions and subsequent call-up letter for the primary test are mentioned in the online application process.
Application Deadline: October 30, 2019
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