SSC 47 and DSSC 26 recruitment application is ongoing
BASIC RECRUIT TRAINING (SOLDIERS)
The
Basic Recruit Military Training for Trades and Non-Tradesmen is a Short Period
Training for people with and without trade skills to enlist in to the Nigerian
Army as Trade and Non-trade soldiers. The training last for a period of 6
months of training and is applicable to candidates who possess a minimum of
Secondary School Certificate.
sHORT
SERVICE COMMISSION
The Short Service Commission (SSC) is a type of commission in the Nigerian Army which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who desire to the join the officers rank of the Nigerian Army as Combatant. Training period for this type of commission is usually 9 months of intensive military training and successful candidates are commissioned into the rank of Second Lieutenant.
The Short Service Commission (SSC) is a type of commission in the Nigerian Army which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who desire to the join the officers rank of the Nigerian Army as Combatant. Training period for this type of commission is usually 9 months of intensive military training and successful candidates are commissioned into the rank of Second Lieutenant.
The Direct Short
Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the Nigerian Army which is
open to both civilians and serving military personnel. The training provides
the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in
specified fields. Training period for this type of commission is usually 6
months of intensive military training and successful candidates are
commissioned as Lieutenant.
Ongoing DSSC/SSC
Course Applications
This portal provides for both Direct Short Service
Commission (DSSC) and Short Service Combatant (SSC).You are advised to read and
understand the types of commission before proceeding to apply.
SHORT SERVICE COMBATANT COMMISSION COURSE 47/2021
Applications
are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA)
as Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission officers. The SSC is open to both
civilians and serving military personnel.However, only serving military
personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of
the Armed Forces shall be considered.
ENTRY
REQUIREMENT
All
applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
1.
a. Be a Nigerian as defined in
the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
2.
Nigeria 1999 as amended.
3.
b. Be a male or female between
the ages of 23 and 27 by January 2021.
4.
c. Be medically, mentally and
physically fit according to Nigerian Army Standards.
5.
d. Be recommended and attested to
his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who is either a
Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below
the rank of a 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.
6.
e. Candidates must submit a Letter
of Attestation from their former institutions.
7.
f. Measure in height at least 1.68m
(for male) and 1.65m (for female).
8.
g. Must not have been
convicted by any court of law. Military personnel must not have any
disciplinary case andmust be confirmed so bythe Commanding Officer/Commander.
9.
h. Possess at least a first degree
with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND of not less than Lower
Credit in the arts, sciences or humanities from accreditedinstitution of
learning.Courses of study must also be accredited at the time of study.
10.
i. Possess valid birth certificate
endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government
Council or valid age declaration.
11.
j. Possess a valid certificate of
state of origin.
12.
k. Applicants (other than serving
members of the Armed Forces) must possess NYSC discharge certificate or a valid
certificate of exemption.Applicants completing NYSC in 2020 are eligible to
apply.
13.
l. Only post secondary academic
credentials obtained fromYear2015 to date will be considered.
14.
m. Applicants must present
validcontact addresses and telephone numbers of parent/guardians and Next of
Kin.
15.
n. Candidates must not have any body
inscriptions or tattoos.
16.
o. Candidates must tender all
original copies of educational certificates (primary to post-secondary).
17.
p. Service personnel must present
valid military identity cards and letters of recommendations by their
Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of official
sponsorship in tertiary academic institutions. Additionally, they
must have served for a minimum period of 5 years in the Armed Forces of
Nigeria.All service personnel applicants are under obligation to declare
their service status on application as required by Harmonised Terms and
Conditions of Service for the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Failing to do so
constitutes an offence in addition to disqualification at any stage.
18.
q. Candidates must not be
members of any cult/secret society/fraternity.
CONDITIONS
OF SERVICE
SSC
will be granted for 15 years.Ten years will be on active list renewable
thereafter for a period not more than 5 years. No extension shall be
granted after the fifteenth year of commission except on conversion to regular
combatant commission where applicable.
1.
a. Officer cadets who successfully
complete the military training shall be granted the rank of second lieutenant
with seniority effective date of commencement of cadet training.
2.
b. Conversion to regular combatant
commission is not automatic. It is based on availability of vacancy and other
criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
3.
c. All graduating officer cadets
must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the Short Service
Combatant Commission before they are granted commission into the Nigerian Army.
4.
d. 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
effective date of enlistment.
METHOD
OF APPLICATION
4.
Applications are to be made online free of charge from 18 August
2020 to 29 September2020.
1.
a. How to apply:
2.
(1) Go online and visit
Nigerian Army web page at recruitment and choose SSC or DSSC option from the
page.
3.
(2) You will be
redirected to the page where you can read the qualification criteria for
the ongoing SSC and DSSC courses.
4.
(3) Click on the “Apply
Now” button for the SSC or DSSC as per your qualification.
5.
(4) At the prompt, you
will be required to select if you are serving/have served in the Armed Forces
of Nigeria, choose the appropriate option and proceed.
6.
(5) If you do not have
an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to you email) or
enter you login details and log in.
7.
(6) Fill out the form
and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
8.
(a) Passport
photograph.
9.
(b) Educational
certificates.
10.
(c) Evidence of
membership of any professional body.
11.
(d) Certificate of
state of origin.
12.
(e) Birth certificate
or age declaration.
13.
(7) For DSSC
applicants, note that the qualification selections available to you are
dependent on the preferred corps selected.
14.
b. 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
selectedexamination centres selected by applicants or assigned as
appropriate. Successful candidates would also present their
printedphoto-slips at Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection
Board during interview.
CLOSING
DATE
5.
All applications must be submitted not later than 29 September 2020.
FURTHER
INFORMATION
6.
For further information, please call 08179269294 and 08109959294 between
0800 - 1800 hours daily.
Requirements
|
Minimium Age
|
23
|
|
Maximium Age
|
27
|
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Minimium Height
|
1.65
|
|
Minimium Grade
|
Second Class - Lower
Division
|
|
Application Period
|
19 Aug 20 - 29 Sep
20
|
Apply Now
DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 26/2021
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.
CORPS AND SERVICES
Applications should be
into any of the following Corps and Services of the NA:
1.
a. Nigerian Army
Engineers. Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc (Engr),
B Engr (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the
following areas: Civil Engineering, Quantity Survey, Architectural Engineering,
Building Technology and Geographic Information Systems. 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.
2.
b. Nigerian Army
Signals. Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, 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 Development, Software Engineering,
Telecommunications Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Network Design and
Engineering, UAV Pilot, Geographic Information Systems Engineering,
Microwave Engineering, Database Management Engineering and Administration,
Project Management Engineering and Systems Control Engineering.
3.
c. Nigerian Army
Intelligence Corps. Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, B
Engr, B Tech, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of
the following areas: Software Development, Mobile (Android/IOS) Development,
Ethical Hacking/Penetration testing, Cyber Security, Digital Forensic Analysis,
Geographic Information Systems Analysis, Database Administration, Satellite
Imaging and Remote Sensing, Data Analysis, Network Security Analysis, Artificial
Intelligence, Linguistics (French, Arabic, Kanuri, Fulfulde/interpreters),
Graphic Design and Animation, Social Media Analysis and Computer Science.
4.
d. Nigerian Army Corps of
Supply and Transport. Applicants must possess a minimum of
BSc, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the
following areas: Catering and Hotel Management, Hospitality Service,
Transport and Logistics, Business Administration, Fire and Safety. A good
working experience will be an added advantage.
5.
e. Nigerian Army
Ordnance Corps. Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, B Engr,
BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following
areas: Physcis, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Procurement,
Textile Technology/Leather Works, Printing Technology, Purchasing & Supply,
Biochemistry, Logistics Management Chemical Engineering.
6.
f. Nigerian Army Electrical
and Mechanical Engineers. Applicants must possess a
minimum of B Eng, BSc (Eng) (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit)
in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics
Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Weapon
Engineering, Computer Engineering and Material/Metallurgical Engineering. 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.
7.
g. Nigerian Army Medical Corps.
All applicants for Medical Corps are
expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory
bodies and current practicing license.
8.
(1) Medical and Dental
Consultants. Applicants could belong to either of the
following fields of specialization such as General Surgery, Orthopaedic
Surgery, Anesthesia, Neuro-Surgery, Cardiothoracic, ENT Surgery, Physicians
(Cardiologists, Endocrinologist, Nephrologists and Neurologists),
Ophthalmologists as well as Obstetrics and Gynecologists, Pediatricians and
Family Physicians. Applicants must also consider the following criteria:
9.
(a) Must be
Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or equivalent
Postgraduate Medical College.
10.
(b) Not be
more than 40 years of age by January 2021.
11.
(c) Must have full
registration of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for the
undergraduate degree and additional qualification registration as appropriate.
12.
(d) Must have
current MDCN license to practice as a specialist.
13.
(2) General Duty
Medical/Dental Officers. Applicants must possess MBBS/BDS or
equivalent with not more than 5 years post - qualification experience and must
be fully registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
14.
(3) Optometrists. Applicants
must possess Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree and must be registered with the
appropriate professional body.
15.
(4) Dental
Therapists/Dental Surgery Assistant and Dental Technologists.
Applicants must possess Higher Diplomas and must be fully registered with
relevant professional bodies.
16.
(5) Clinical
Psychologists. Applicants must possess BSc in Clinical Psychology.
17.
(6) Nurses.
Applicants must possess BSc Nursing and fully registered with the Nursing and
Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
18.
(7) Pharmacists. Applicants
must possess Bachelor of Pharmacy and must be fully registered with the
Pharmacist Council of Nigeria.
19.
(8) Professionals
Allied to Medicine. Applicants must possess a minimum of
Second Class Lower degree in any of the following areas: Radiology - Medical
Image Science, Hospital Administration, BMLS, AIMLS, and AIMLT - Medical
Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Environmental Health Workers,
Nutrition/Dietetics, Health Service Administration and Health Information
Management, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.
20.
h. Nigerian
Army Band Corps. Applicants must possess a minimum of BA
(Second Class Lower) degree or HND Lower Credit or equivalent in Music
with L.R.A.M and A.R.C.M.
21.
i. Nigerian Army
Corps of Military Police. Applicants must possess LLB BL, and
a minimum of BSc, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any
of the following areas: Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science,
Statistics, Forensic Science and Veterinary Medicine.
22.
j. Nigerian Army
Finance Corps. Applicants must possess a minimum of BA (Second Class
Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Accountancy,
Information and Computer Technology, Business & Financial Management,
Insurance, Registration with any of the following Professional Accountancy
qualification is compulsory: ICAN, ANAN, ACMA, ACCA,
ACA.
23.
k. Nigerian Army
Education Corps. Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class
Lower degree in any of the following areas: BSc (Ed) or BA (Ed) in
Library/Information Science, Guidance and Counseling, Linguistics and
Literature in (French, Portuguese, English, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba,
Fulfulde, Arabic, Efik/Ibibio, Kanuri Languages), History, Creative
Art, Agricultural Science, Archives, Museology and Educational Psychology. Note:
All applicants for Education Corps, are expected to present proof of
registration with their professional regulatory bodies.
24.
l. Directorate
of Chaplain Services (Protestant). Applicants
must possess minimum of BA (Second Class Lower) degree in Theology/Divinity
from any of the Seminaries/Universities recognized by the NA Directorate of
Chaplain Services (Protestant). Applicants must belong to one of the 18 major
denominations of the protestant faith. Soldier applicants must have served
the NA with a minimum of 6 years experience in Chaplaincy work and must be
vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant). Applicants
must provide proof of Ordination, attestation and certification by an ordained Bishop.
25.
m. Directorate of
Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic). Applicants must possess
a minimum of Bachelor (Second Class Lower) degree in any of the following
areas: Philosophy and Theology from a Roman Catholic approved seminary,
affiliated to a National Universities Commission accredited by a 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).
26.
n. Directorate of Islamic
Affairs. Applicants must possess a minimum of BA, B Ed (Second
Class Lower) degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies, LLB Sharia and Arabic
Language 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 Language.
27.
o. Directorate of Legal
Service. Applicants must possess LLB BL from a
recognized institution. A minimum of 2 years post Law School legal
practice is required and applicants must present evidence of such.
28.
p. Directorate of Army Public
Relations. Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, BA
(Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in Mass Communication, Audio
Visual Technology, Television and Film Production, Information Technology,
Public Relations, Journalism, Communication and Theatre Arts, Printing
Technology, International Relations and Political Science, Newspaper and Print
Technology, Radio Production, Broadcasting and Public
Administration. Applicants must have evidence of Membership of any
Professional body relating to media operation and journalism.
29.
q. Directorate of
Army Physical Training. Applicants must possess
a minimum of BSc or BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any
of the following areas: Human Kinetics and Health Education, Sports Management,
Sport Coaching, Sports Psychology, Sport Physiology, Sports Marketing and
Exercise and Sports Science.
30.
r. Directorate of
Army Aviation. Applicants must possess a minimum
of BSc/B
Eng (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) with other relevant trade
qualification from government - approved institutions for the following fields:
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Mechanical
Engineering, Meteorology and Air Traffic Control and Communications.
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
All
applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
1.
a. Be a Nigerian as defined in
the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
2.
b. Be a male or female between
the ages of 20 and 30 years, while medical consultants be not more than 40
years of age by January 2021.
3.
c. Be medically, mentally and
physically fit according to NA standards.
4.
d. Be recommended and attested to
his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who is either a
Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below
the rank of a 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.
5.
e. Applicants must submit a letter
of Attestation from their former institutions.
6.
f. Measure in height at least 1.68m
(for male) and 1.65m (for female).
7.
g. 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.
8.
h. Possess at least a first degree
with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND of not less than Lower
Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
9.
i. Possess valid birth certificate
endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government
Council or valid age declaration.
10.
j. Possess a valid certificate of
state of origin.
11.
k. Applicants must possess NYSC
discharge certificate or a valid exemption as appropriate.
12.
l. Graduates with professional
qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized
by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
13.
m. Only post secondary academic
credentials obtained from 2011 to date will be considered.
14.
n. Applicants must present valid
contact addresses and telephone numbers of parent/guardians and Next of Kin.
15.
o. Candidates must not have any body
inscriptions or tattoos.
16.
p. Candidates must tender all
original copies of educational certificates (primary to post secondary).
17.
q. Service personnel must present
valid military identity cards and letters of recommendations by their
Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of
NA sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions. Additionally, they must
have served for a period of not less than 5 years in the unit.
18.
r. Candidates must not belong to any
cult/society/fraternity.
19.
s. All female applicants are advised
to seek commission into specialist corps like Medical, Legal Service, Supply
and Transport or Army Public Relations.
CONDITIONS
OF SERVICE
Direct
Short Service Commission 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 may be granted on conversion after 3
years as a commissioned officer.
1.
a. Conversion to Direct Regular
Commission 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.
2.
b. All graduating officer cadets
must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the Direct Short
Service Commission before they are granted commission into the Nigerian Army.
3.
c. 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 date of enlistment.
4.
d. Medical Consultant Officers on
successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major.
5.
e. Officer cadets who successfully
complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant with
seniority effective date of commission except for medical consultants.
METHOD
OF APPLICATION
Applications
are to be made online free of charge from 18 August 2020 to
29 September 2020.
1.
a. How to apply:
2.
(1) Go online and
visit Nigerian Army webpage at: recruitment.army.mil.ng and
choose SSC or DSSC option from the page.
3.
(2) You will be
redirected to the page where you can read the qualification criteria for
the ongoing SSC and DSSC courses.
4.
(3) Click on the
“Apply Now” button for the SSC or DSSC as per your qualification.
5.
(4) At the
prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving/have served in the
Armed Forces of Nigeria, choose the appropriate option and
proceed.
6.
(5) If you do not
have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to you email)
or enter you login details and log in.
7.
(6) Fill out the
form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
8.
(a) Passport
photograph.
9.
(b) Educational
certificates.
10.
(c) Evidence of
membership of any professional body.
11.
(d) Certificate of
state of origin.
12.
(e) Birth certificate
or age declaration.
13.
(7) For
DSSC applicants, note that the qualification selections available to you are dependent
on the preferred corps selected.
1.
b. 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 selected
examination centres selected by applicants or assigned as
appropriate. Successful candidates would also present their printed
photo-slips at Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board
during interview.
CLOSING
DATE
All
applications must be submitted online not later than 29 September 2020.
FURTHER
INQUIRY
For
further inquiry, please call 08179269294 and 08109959294 between
0800 - 1800 hours daily.
Requirements
|
Minimium Age
|
20
|
|
Maximium Age
|
30
|
|
Minimium Height
|
1.65
|
|
Minimium Grade
|
Second Class - Lower
Division
|
|
Application Period
|
19 Aug 20 - 29 Sep
20
|
Apply Now
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