11/10/2025
JOB ALERT
The Nigerian Army Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission Course recruitment presents an opportunity for Nigerians to serve in the Combat Arms and Combat Support Arms. Here are the key details:
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: 23-27 years old
- Education: Minimum of HND (Lower Credit) or First Degree (Second Class Lower Division) in Arts, Sciences, or Humanities
- Physical Fitness: Medically, mentally, and physically fit according to Nigerian Army standards
- Nationality: Nigerian citizen by birth
- Marital Status: Single
- Requirements:
- Valid birth certificate or age declaration
- Valid certificate of state of origin
- NYSC discharge certificate or exemption
- Letter of Attestation from former institutions
- Recent passport photograph
- Service Details:
- Duration: 15 years (10 years on active list, renewable for 5 years)
- Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Specializations: Combat Arms (Infantry, Armour Corps) and Combat Support Arms (Artillery, Engineers, Signals, Intelligence Corps)
- Application Process:
- Visit the Nigerian Army recruitment portal: (recruitment.army.mil.ng)
- Create an account and fill out the application form
- Upload required documents
- Submit application
- Important Dates:
- Application deadline: 12 November 2025
For more information, visit the Nigerian Army website or contact their help lines.
