The Nigerian Army DSSC, which stands for Direct Short Service Commission, is a recruitment exercise organized by the Nigerian Army for graduates who want to join the Nigerian Army. The purpose of the recruitment is to boost the manpower of the commissioned officers in the Nigerian Army.
Please have it in mind that this recruitment is strictly for graduates. If you are an under graduate (SSCE, NCE or ND) certificate holders, you can apply for the Nigerian Army regular recruit intake.
The Nigerian Army DSSC form comes out once a year, but sometimes, you may see the form twice; this is because the Army may wish to recruit more men in times of need for more men for command and control of its soldiers.
Who is Qualified to Apply for Nigerian Army DSSC?
All graduates from either University or Polytechnic with BSc, HND or its equivalent can apply for the recruitment. Mind you, the Nigerian Army DSSC is different from SSC. Let me explain more to make you understand better.
The Nigerian Army DSSC means Direct Short Service Commission, while the SSC means Short Service Combatant Commission. They are both for graduates, but the DSSC is primarily for those who have careers they would like to further in the military, while the SSC is for those that want to be combatant in the Army just like the regular Officers. You can read about the difference between DSSC and SSC in the Nigerian Army to understand better.
Nigerian Army DSSC Requirements
- Be a Nigerian as defined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- You must be between the age of 22 and 28 years.
- Be medically 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 degree 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 applicant’s character and integrity.
How to Apply for Nigerian Army DSSC Recruitment
Visit Nigerian Army recruitment webpage at: recruitment.army.mil.ng and choose DSSC option from the page and click apply.
Please make sure you read all the instructions on the page and also make sure you cross-check your application before submission. Don’t submit your application twice as multiple applications may lead to automatic disqualification.
