The Nigerian Navy DSSC recruitment is a type of recruitment that is meant for graduates who are interested in serving their country through the military. The Nigerian Navy DSSC which stands for Direct Short Service Commission is a career program just like the Nigerian Army DSSC.
Joining the Nigerian Navy through the Direct Short Service program is simple and straightforward if you know the requirements and how to apply. In this post, we will be listing all the requirements needed and how to apply for the recruitment.
Before we go to the requirements, there are few points you need to understand about this recruitment.
Firstly, the Nigerian Navy DSSC recruitment is strictly for graduates (HND, BSc or it’s equivalent). If you are an SSCE, NCE or ND certificate holder, and wish to join the Nigerian Navy, please refer to our previous post about the Nigerian Navy Batch 38 recruitment which is meant for under graduates.
Secondly, the Nigerian Navy DSSC recruitment does come out once in a year. But sometimes, it may come out twice depending on the task at the moment. We explained this when we wrote about how to join the Nigerian Navy as a graduate.
Thirdly, the Nigerian Navy DSSC officers are paid higher than those that are undergraduates. You can read about the Nigerian Navy salary 2025 and ranks to see their salary differences. Now let’s look at the requirements for joining the Nigerian Navy Direct Short Service.
Nigerian Navy DSSC Requirements
- You must be a Nigerian as defined in the constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria. and also be between the Age of 22 and 28 Years at the time of registration.
- Be medically,Mentally and physically fit.
- Measure not less than 1.68m(Male),1.65m(female)
- Must not have been convicted by any Court of Law
- Possess a minimum of first of not less than second class lower division from a recognized university or HND from a recognized polytechnic and not less than lower credit.
- Applicants Less Serving members of the Armed Forces must have completed their NYSC Scheme or provide a letter of exemption.
- Possess valid birth certificate endorsed by A hospital Court or National population commission.
- Possess a certificate of State of Origin.
- You must be recommended by at least two recognized referees who must attest to the applicants character and Integrity.
The above listed requirements are mostly what is needed to join the Nigerian Navy through the DSSC program.
How to Apply for Nigerian Navy DSSC
Follow the simple steps below to apply for the recruitment.
- Visit the Navy recruitment portal www.joinnigeriannavy.com.
- Create an account if you have not created.
- Go through the instructions.
- Fill all the required informations.
- Cross-check your application and submit.
Please don’t submit twice as multiple submissions of applications may leed to automatic disqualification.
