🇳🇬 Massive Recruitment Nationwide Recruitment – Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 28 / 2024

The Nigerian Army is the largest component of the Nigerian Armed Forces, and is responsible for land warfare operations. It is governed by the Nigerian Army Council.

Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers in the following positions below:

1.) Officer, Directorate of Islamic Affairs
2.) Officer, Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant)
3.) Officer, Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic)
4.) Officer, Directorate of Army Physical Training
5.) Officer, Directorate of Legal Service
6.) Officer, Directorate of Army Public Relations
7.) Army Band Corps Officer
8.) Army Finance Corps Officer
9.) Army Education Corps Officer
10.) Army Corps of Military Police Officer
11.) Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineer
12.) Army Ordinance Corps Officer
13.) Pharmacist
14.) Nursing Officer
15.) Nurse
16.) Medical Doctor (Non-Consultant)
17.) Medical Consultant
18.) Army Corps Officer - Supply and Transport
19.) Army Intelligence Corps Officer
20.) Army Signals Officer
21.) Army Engineer

Job Title: Officer, Directorate of Islamic Affairs

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of BA, B Ed (Second Class Lower) degree in the following areas: Islamic Studies, Arabic and Islamic Studies, Arabic, LLB Sharia, Islamic Theology, Qur’anic Science, Hadith Sciences, Qur’anic Exegesis, Islamic Jurisprudence, Comparative Religious Studies from recognized Nigerian universities, Azhar University, Cairo or Saudi University.
• Each applicant would be required to produce testimony of excellent character from a reputable Islamic religious organization in Nigeria.Applicants must be able to speak Arabic and English languages.

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Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Officer, Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic)

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of Bachelor of Arts (Second Class Lower) Degree in Philosophy or Theology or be an Ordained Catholic Priest from a Roman Catholic approved seminary, affiliated to a National Universities Commission accredited University or Urbanian University, Rome.
• Applicants must have good standing in the Church and be released by a Diocesan Bishop with a proof of ordination.
• Applicants must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic).

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Officer, Directorate of Army Physical Training

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of B.Sc or BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Human Kinetics, Sports Law, Physiotherapy, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Physical Health Education, Sports Psychology, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Sports Coaching (Applicants must possess a certificate from National Institute of Sports in Athletics, Ball Games, Racket Games, Aquatics, Combat Sports and Golf).

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Officer, Directorate of Army Public Relations

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in the following: Journalism, Digital Media Studies, Radio Production, Strategic Communication and Public Relations, Printing Technology, Animation and Graphic Design, Mass Communication, Public Affairs, Television Production, Social Media Communications, Cinematography.
• Applicants must have evidence of Membership of any Professional body relating to media operation and journalism.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Army Band Corps Officer

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND Lower Credit or equivalent in Music with an Associate of Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) and Associate of Royal College of Music (ARCM), Musicologist.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Army Finance Corps Officer

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Accounting, Economics, Banking and Finance, Business & Financial Management, Registration with any of the following Professional Accountancy qualification is compulsory: ICAN, ANAN, ACMA, ACCA, ACA.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Army Education Corps Officer

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc (Ed) or BA (Ed) Second Class Lower degree in Museology, Arts / Languages, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Agricultural Science, Electronics, Computer Science / ICT, Accounting, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Public Administration, Museum and Archival Studies, Guidance and Counselling, Education Technology, Physical and Health Education, Education Administration / Management, Library and Information Science, Curriculum Development / Studies, Military History/History, English Language, Hausa, French, Yoruba, Igbo, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Religious Studies, Portuguese, Fine Art / Theatre Arts, Arabic. All applicants for the Education Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Army Corps of Military Police Officer

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of LLB BL, BSc, BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in either Forensic Science, Psychology, Veterinary Doctors or Criminology.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of B Eng, BSc (Eng) (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Automotive, Electronics, Mechatronics, Systems, Weapon and Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial/Production Engineering, Marine Architecture, Material Science.
• Such academic fields must be registered with the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Army Ordinance Corps Officer

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of B.Sc, B.Eng, BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Textile Technology, Textile Design, Graphic Design, Explosives Engineering, Warehouse Management, Inventory Control and Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Explosive Science and Technology, Industrial Design, Printing Technology, Inventory Management, Graphics Art and Ballistics.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: Nigeria
Corps and Services: Medical Corps

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy and must be fully registered with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.
• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Nursing Officer

Location: Nigeria
Corps and Services: Medical Corps

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a BSc Nursing and be fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.
• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Nurse

Location: Nigeria
Corps and Services: Medical Corps

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc (Second Class) Lower Degree in Pediatrics or Nephrology or they must be in one of the following categories: Orthopaedic, Anaesthetist, Registered or Psychiatric Nurses (with BSc Second Class Lower Degree) fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.
• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Medical Doctor (Non-Consultant)

Location: Nigeria
Corps and Services: Medical Corps

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Bachelor of Dental Surgery for medical doctors and dental surgeons respectively and must be fully registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and possess a current practicing license.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.
• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Medical Consultant

Location: Nigeria
Corps and Services: Medical Corps

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants could belong to fields of specialization such as General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Anaesthesia, Neuro-Surgery, Cardiothoracic, ENT Surgery, Physicians (Cardiologists, Endocrinologist, Nephrologists and Neurologists), Ophthalmologists as well as Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, Pediatricians and Family Medicine Physicians.
• Applicants must also satisfy the following criteria:
  • Must be a Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or equivalent Postgraduate Medical College.
  • Not be more than 40 years of age by July 2024.
  • Must have full registration of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for the undergraduate degree and additional qualification registration as appropriate.
  • Must have a current MDCN license to practice as a specialist.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.
• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Army Corps Officer - Supply and Transport

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, BA  (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Petrochemical Engineering, Dieticians, Food and Nutrition, Automotive Engineering, Logistics Management, Railway Operations Management, Shipping and Supply Chain Management. A good working experience will be an added advantage.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Army Intelligence Corps Officer

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of B.Sc, B.Eng, B.Tech, BA (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: History, Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Peace and Conflict Analysis, Political Science / International and Public Relations, Computer Science, Information Technology Systems, Digital / Computer Forensics, Cyber / Network Security, Network Engineering, GIS / GEOINT, Data Science, Geospatial Intelligence, Psychology, French, Arabic, Local Language Experts (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Fulfulde and Kanuri), Data Analyst, Social Media Specialist, and Digital Forensics / Forensic Analysis.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Army Signals Officer

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of B.Sc, B.Tech, B.Engr (Second Class Lower) Degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Software Developer, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Control Security Engineering, Network Designer and Engineering, UAV Pilot, Geographic Information Systems Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Database Management Engineering and Administrator, Project Manager Engineering and System Control Engineering, Satellite Communication Engineering.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.

Job Title: Army Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of B.Sc (Eng), B Eng (Second Class Lower) degree, or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Land Surveying, Structural Engineering, Architecture, and Building Engineering / Technology, Estate Management, Civil Engineering, GIS / Survey.
• Such academic fields must be registered with the Nigerian Society of Engineers and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) or regulating professional bodies.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission (DRC) may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.

Other Service conditions include the following:

• The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
• Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
• All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
• The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.
• Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
• Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from date of commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd February 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application

Application Instruction

• Applications are to be made online FREE OF CHARGE.
• Click on the link above. When the page opens, click on the "Apply Now" button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
• At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
• If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
• Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
  • Passport photograph.
  • Educational certificates.
  • Evidence of membership of any professional body.
  • Certificate of state of origin.
  • Birth certificate or age declaration.
  • NIN/BVN.

Print Out

• Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application.
• The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin.
• Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.

Note

• Caution: The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.
• Notice: prospective applicants and the general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations after this publication.

Further Information

• For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am - 6pm) daily.