The Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force recruitment for 2025 Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) is currently ongoing. Here are the key details you need to know.
The Nigerian military has long been a pillar of strength and stability in the country, working tirelessly to maintain peace and security amidst various challenges. For many young Nigerians, joining the military is not just a career choice but a calling to serve their nation with honor and dedication.
The Nigerian military regularly conducts recruitment exercises to enlist capable individuals into its ranks, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth while contributing to national development.
Types of Recruitment in the Nigerian Military
The Nigerian military conducts different types of recruitment exercises, catering to various career paths and specialties. Some of the most common types of recruitment include:
- Regular Combatant Course (RCC): This recruitment is for individuals who wish to join the military as combatants, undergoing training to become soldiers or officers.
- Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC): This recruitment is for professionals who wish to join the military in specialized fields such as medicine, engineering, or law.
- Specialist Recruitment: This recruitment is for individuals with specific skills or expertise, such as pilots, navigators, or communication specialists.
Benefits of Joining the Nigerian Military
Joining the Nigerian military offers numerous benefits, including:
- Job Security: Military personnel enjoy stable employment with a regular income, allowances, and benefits.
- Career Advancement: The military offers opportunities for career growth and professional development, with training and education programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Personal Development: Military training instills discipline, leadership, and teamwork skills, shaping individuals into responsible and confident citizens.
- Service to Nation: Military personnel have the opportunity to serve their country, contributing to national security and development.
Are you a patriotic Nigerian graduate with a passion to serve your country in a professional capacity? The Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force are now recruiting qualified candidates into the Direct Short Service Course (DSSC).
Nigerian Army DSSC
The Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) recruitment for 2025 is currently ongoing. Here are the key details you need to know:
1. Training Duration: 6 to 9 months
2. Age: 20–30 years (up to 35 for medical consultants)
3. Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in relevant fields
4. Minimum CGPA: 2.2 (Second Class Lower) or Lower Credit for HND holders
5. NYSC discharge or exemption certificate is compulsory
6. Apply via: recruitment.army.mil.ng
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: 20-30 years (Medical Consultants: 25-40 years)
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Height: 1.68m (male), 1.65m (female)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Lower Division or HND with Lower Credit
- Marital Status: Not specified, but applicants must meet specific requirements for their chosen corps
Available Corps and Requirements
- Nigerian Army Engineers: BSc (Eng), B Eng, or HND in relevant fields like Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps: BSc, B Eng, BA, or HND in Cyber/Network Security, Programming, Network Engineering
- Nigerian Army Medical Corps: Medical Consultants, Medical Doctors, Dental Surgeons, Nurses, and other medical professionals with relevant qualifications
- Other Corps: Ordnance Corps, Corps of Military Police, Education Corps, Band Corps, Directorate of Army Public Relations, Directorate of Islamic Affairs, Directorate of Chaplain Services
Application Process
- Visit the Nigerian Army recruitment portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng
- Choose DSSC option and fill out the online application form
- Upload required documents, including passport photograph, educational certificates, and evidence of membership of professional bodies
- Print out the online generated photo-slip and have it signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law and Local Government Chairman/Secretary or military officer
Nigerian Navy DSSC
1.Training Duration: 6 to 9 months
2. Age: 22–28 years (Medical consultants can be older)
3. Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in relevant disciplines
4. Minimum CGPA: 2.2 or Lower Credit for HND
5. Must possess NYSC certificate
6.Apply via: joinnigeriannavy.com
Nigerian Air Force DSSC
1. Training Duration: 6 months
2. Age: 22–30 years (Doctors: up to 35 years)
3. Qualification: Degree or HND in approved fields
4. Minimum CGPA: 2.2 or Lower Credit for HND
5. NYSC certificate required
Apply via: nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng
General Requirements
1. Nigerian by birth
2. Physically and medically fit
3. Minimum height: 1.68m (male), 1.65m (female)
4. No criminal record or membership of any cult or secret society
This is your chance to become a commissioned officer and serve with pride and honor.
