Army recruitment: Opportunity to apply at just 16½ years old

Organization: Bangladesh Army

Course Name: 96th BMA Long Course

Position: Officer Cadet

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

1. National Curriculum: Passed SSC and HSC (or equivalent) with GPA 5.00 in one exam and minimum GPA 4.50 in the other.

2. English Curriculum:

   • Option 1: At ‘O’ Level, 3 A grades and 3 B grades in 6 subjects, and at ‘A’ Level, minimum B grade in 2 subjects.

   • Option 2: At ‘O’ Level, 2 A grades, 3 B grades, and 1 C grade in 6 subjects, and at ‘A’ Level, 1 A grade and 1 B grade in 2 subjects.

3. For candidates already serving in the Armed Forces: Passed SSC and HSC separately with minimum GPA 4.00 in each.

4. For 2025 regular HSC / ‘A’ Level candidates:

   • 2025 regular HSC/‘A’ Level candidates are eligible to apply.

   • SSC results must meet GPA 5.00 / ‘O’ Level results: 3 A grades and 3 B grades in 6 subjects or equivalent.

   • Selected candidates can attend ISSB after taking the HSC/‘A’ Level exams.

   • For both curricula, HSC/‘A’ Level results must be published before joining BMA; candidates without results cannot join.

Physical Requirements:

• Male: Height 5’4”, Chest 30–32”, Weight 54 kg

• Female: Height 5’1”, Chest 28–30”, Weight 46 kg

Age:

• 16½ – 21 years as of 01 July 2026

• For Armed Forces candidates: 18 – 23 years

Nationality: Bangladeshi

Marital Status: Unmarried

Application Fee: BDT 2000 (non-refundable), including BDT 1000 via Teletalk/BKash/Rocket and BDT 1000 for online registration.

Application Deadline: 18 October 2025