Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission Course 28/2024

Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission Course 28/2024. Nigerian Army DSSC 28/2024 Recruitment Portal.

This is to inform the general public that the online application for Direct Short Service Commission Course 28/2024 has commenced. All applications must be submitted online not later than 23 February 2024.

Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) course 28/2024. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. However, only serving military personnel sponsored by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces to civil institutions shall be considered.

Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission Course 28/2024

All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by April 2024.
• Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.
• Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
• Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
• Possess at least a first degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
• Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
• Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
• Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
• Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2014 to date will be considered.
• Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to Post-secondary).
• Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Candidates with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.

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Available Position for the Nigerian Army DSSC Course 28/2024

Corps and Services

Applications should be into any of the following Corps and Services of the NA:

• Nigerian Army Engineers
• Nigerian Army Signals
• Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps
• Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport

Nigerian Army Medical Corps

All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.

• Medical Consultants of Various Disciplines
• Medical Doctors (Non-Consultants)
• Nurses
• Nursing
• Professionals Allied to Medicine
• Pharmacists

Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps

Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police

Nigerian Army Education Corps

Nigerian Army Finance Corps

Nigerian Army Band Corps

Directorate of Army Public Relations

Directorate of Legal Service

Directorate of Army Physical Training

Directorate of Legal Service

Directorate of Army Physical Training

Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic)

Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant)

Directorate of Islamic Affairs

How to Apply for Nigerian Army DSSC Course 28/2024

1. Go online and visit NA webpage at: recruitment.army.mil.ng and choose DSSC option from the page.
2. You will be redirected to the page where you can read the qualification criteria for the ongoing DSSC courses.
3. Click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
4. At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
5. If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
6. Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
7. Passport photograph.
8. Educational certificates.
9. Evidence of membership of any professional body.
10. Certificate of state of origin.
11. Birth certificate or age declaration.
12. NIN/BVN.

Closing Date for Nigerian Army DSSC Course 28/2024

All applications must be submitted online not later than 23 February 2024.

Print Out –  Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application. The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin. Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.