Nigerian Army DSSC/SSC Recruitment 2022 Application
The Nigerian Army DSSC SSC Recruitment portal is opened for both Direct
Short Service Commission (DSSC) and Short Service Combatant (SSC). Applicants
are advised to read and understand the types of commission before proceeding to
apply.
Application Period 25 Mar 22 - 6 May 22
Read the requirement
carefully below before you click on the Apply button
Direct Short Service
Commission Course 26/2022
1. 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
2. Applications should be into any of the following Corps and
Services of the NA:
a. Nigerian Army
Engineers. Applicants must possess a
minimum of BSc (Eng), B Eng (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit)
in any of the following areas: Land Surveyor, Electrical/Electronic
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Marine/Water
Engineering, Architecture, and Building Engineering/ Technology. 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.
b. Nigerian Army Intelligence
Corps. Applicants must possess a minimum
of BSc, B Eng, B Tech, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in
any of the following areas: Cyber/Network Security, Programming, Network
Engineering, GIS/GEOINT, Data Science, Crypto Linguists (Arabic), Data Analyst,
Social Media Specialist, and Digital Forensics/Forensic Analysis.
c. Nigerian Army Medical
Corps. All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of
registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing
license. Other requirements are as follows:
(1) Medical Consultants of
Various Disciplines. Applicants could belong to 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
Gynaecologists, Pediatricians and Family Medicine Physicians. Applicants must
also satisfy the following criteria:
(a) Must be Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College
of Nigeria or equivalent Postgraduate Medical College.
(b) Not be more than 40 years of age by July 2022.
(c) Must have full registration of Medical and Dental Council of
Nigeria (MDCN) for the undergraduate degree and additional qualification
registration as appropriate.
(d) Must have current MDCN license to practice as a specialist.
(2) Medical Doctors (Non-Consultants). 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.
(3) Dental
Surgeons. Applicants must possess a minimum of Second-Class Lower degree and
must be fully registered with relevant professional bodies.
(4) Nurses.
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:
Orthopedic, Anesthetist, Registered or Psychiatric Nurses (with BSc Second
Class Lower Degree) fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of
Nigeria.
(5) Nursing.
Applicants must possess MSc Nursing and fully registered with the Nursing and
Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
(6)
Professionals Allied to Medicine. Applicants must possess a minimum of Second-Class
Lower degree in either Speech Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
(7) Pharmacists. Applicants must possess Bachelor of Pharmacy and
must be fully registered with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria.
d. Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps. Applicants must possess a
minimum of BSc, 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 and Explosive Science and Technology.
e. Nigerian Army Corps of
Military Police. Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND
(Lower Credit) in either Forensic Science
or Psychology.
f. Nigerian Army Education Corps. Applicants must possess a
minimum of BSc (Ed) or BA (Ed) Second Class Lower degree in Museology, Archival
Studies or Curriculum Development/Studies. All applicants for Education Corps
are expected to present proof of registration with their professional
regulatory bodies.
g. Nigerian Army Band
Corps. Applicants must possess a minimum
of BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND
Lower Credit or equivalent in Music with
Associate of Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) and Associate of Royal
College of Music (ARCM).
h. Directorate of Army Public
Relations. Applicants must possess a
minimum of BSc, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in the
following: Strategic Communication and Public Relations, Printing Technology,
Animation and Graphic Design; and Cinematography. Applicants must have evidence of Membership
of any Professional body relating to media operation and journalism.
i. Directorate of Islamic
Affairs. Applicants must possess a minimum of BA, B Ed (Second Class Lower)
degree in the following areas: Hadith and Islamic Studies, Tafseer (Exegesis)
and Qur’anic Science, Hadith Sciences, Islamic Theology and Hadith, Islamic
Propagation and Religious Studies; and Qur’an and Islamic 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.
j. Directorate of Chaplain
Services (Protestant). Applicants must possess minimum of BA (Second Class
Lower) degree in Divinity Theology 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.
k. Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic).
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
3. All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
a. Be a Nigerian as defined
in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
b. Be a male or female
between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 -
40 years of age by July 2022.
c. Be medically, mentally and
physically fit according to NA standards.
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 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.
e. Applicants must submit a
letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
f. Measure in height at least
1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
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.
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.
i. Possess valid birth
certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local
Government Council or valid age declaration.
j. Possess a valid
certificate of state of origin.
k. Applicants must possess
NYSC discharge certificate or a valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
l. Graduates with professional
qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized
by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
m. Only post-secondary
academic credentials obtained from 2011 to date will be considered.
n. Applicants must present
valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parent/guardians and Next of
Kin.
o. Candidates must not have
any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
p. Candidates must tender all
original copies of educational certificates (primary to post-secondary).
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 (where applicable). Additionally,
they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years in the unit.
r. Candidates must not belong
to any cult/society/fraternity.
s. Candidates with ability to swim will have added advantage.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
4. 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 may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned
officer. Other Service conditions include the following:
a. The DSSC
officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
b. 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.
c. 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 NA.
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 date of enlistment.
e. Medical
Consultant Officers on successful completion of military training shall be
granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
f. 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.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
5. Applications are to be made online free of charge from 25
March 2022 to 6 May 2022.
a. How
to apply:
(1) Go online and visit NA webpage at:
recruitment@army.mil.ng and choose DSSC option from the page.
(2) You will be redirected to the page where you
can read the qualification criteria for the ongoing DSSC courses.
(3) Click on the “Apply Now” button
for the DSSC as per your qualification.
(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.
(5) 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.
(6) Fill out the form and ensure all required
documents listed below are uploaded:
(a) Passport
photograph.
(b) Educational
certificates.
(c) Evidence
of membership of any professional body.
(d) Certificate
of state of origin.
(e) Birth
certificate or age declaration.
(7) All applicants should note that the qualification selections
available are dependent on the preferred corps selected.
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 chosen 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
6. All applications must be submitted online not later than 6
May 2022.
Requirements
Minimum Age 20
Maximum Age 40
Minimum Height 1.65
Minimum Grade Second Class - Lower Division
Application Period 25 Mar 22 - 6 May 22
Click Here to go to Nigerian Army DSSC/SSC Application Portal
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