The Nigerian Army invites eligible Nigerians to apply for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission officers. This opportunity is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Notably, only serving military personnel sponsored by any Armed Forces service branch will be considered. After completing their training and commissioning, SSC officers will serve in the Combat Arms (Infantry and Armour Corps) and Combat Support Arms (Artillery, Engineers, Signals, and Intelligence Corps) of the Nigerian Army.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship: Be a Nigerian citizen by birth as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.
- Age: Be between the ages of 23 and 27 by January 2025.
- Fitness: Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to Nigerian Army standards.
- Character: Be recommended by at least two recognizable referees, either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of a Lieutenant Colonel (or equivalent) or an Assistant Commissioner of Police from the applicant's state of origin. Referees’ passport photographs must be attached to the attestation letter.
- Educational Qualification: Possess at least a first degree with not less than a Second Class Lower Division or an HND with not less than Lower Credit in arts, sciences, or humanities from an accredited institution. The course of study must be accredited at the time of study.
- Height: Be at least 1.68m tall for males and 1.65m for females.
- Conduct: Must not have been convicted by any court of law or have any disciplinary case if serving military personnel, with endorsement by the Commanding Officer/Commander.
- Other Requirements: Valid birth certificate, state of origin certificate, NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, and valid post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 onward. Candidates must also present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and next of kin.
Conditions of Service
- Duration: SSC is granted for 15 years, with 10 years on the active list (initial bonding period), renewable for a period not exceeding 5 years. No extension will be granted beyond the fifteenth year except on conversion to regular combatant commission where applicable.
- Commissioning Rank: Officer cadets who successfully complete military training will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants, effective from the commencement of cadet training.
- Conversion: SSC officers may apply to convert to a Regular Combatant Commission based on available vacancies and other criteria.
Application Process
- Application Period: 5 August 2024 to 15 September 2024.
- How to Apply:
- Visit the Nigerian Army recruitment webpage: recruitment.army.mil.ng and select the SSC option.
- Read the qualification criteria for the SSC course.
- Click "Apply Now" and choose your appropriate service status.
- If you don’t have an account, sign up and verify your email.
- Fill out the form and upload all required documents, including passport photograph, educational certificates, professional membership evidence, state of origin certificate, birth certificate/age declaration, and NIN/BVN.
- Print Out: After submission, applicants must print out their online-generated photo slip. The first page must be signed by a court registrar, and the second by the applicant's Local Government Chairman/Secretary or a military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from the applicant's state of origin. Successful applicants will present these documents to the Selection Board during the interview.
Closing Date
All applications must be submitted no later than 15 September 2024.
Further Information
For more details, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 - 1800 hours daily.
Application Requirements at a Glance:
- Minimum Age: 23
- Maximum Age: 27
- Minimum Height: 1.65m
- Minimum Grade: Second Class Lower Division
- Application Period: 5 Aug 2024 - 15 Sep 2024
Make sure to check your eligibility and apply within the stipulated period. Best of luck to all applicants!
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