APPLICATION OPENS FOR SHORT SERVICE COMBATANT COMMISSION COURSE 50/2027

 

APPLICATION OPENS FOR SHORT SERVICE COMBATANT COMMISSION COURSE 50/2027

The Nigerian Army invites eligible Nigerians to apply for commission into the Nigerian Army as Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Officers.

The SSCC application is open to qualified civilians and serving military personnel who meet the stipulated requirements. Upon successful completion of training and commissioning, SSCC Officers will serve in the Combat Arms, Infantry and Armour Corps  and Combat Support Arms , Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps.

HOW TO APPLY

Prospective applicants are to visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal:

nashortservice.army.mil.ng

Select the SSCC option and carefully follow the application instructions.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE

The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal or recruitment announcement purportedly opened before this official publication. Applicants are also advised to rely only on information released through official Nigerian Army channels.

Prospective applicants and members of the public are encouraged to watch out for official recruitment jingles on television and radio stations following this publication.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

📅 Saturday, 17 October 2026

For further inquiries, call:

📞 07016874003

📞 07047340295

Lines are available daily from 0800–1800 hours.

Join the Nigerian Army. Serve the Nation. 

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If you are confused about what SSC means and how the military recruit graduates into it officers caders.

Watch this video.

Please note, I do not speak for the army in any capacity; confirm any information from the official army website, as information and policies change from time to time.