Nigerian Army SSC Recruitment 2024/2025 is ongoing. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for commission into the Nigerian Army through the Short Service Combatant Commission Course 48 / 2025.
Job Overview
Country | Nigeria |
Organization | Nigerian Army (NA) |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Qualifications | “O” Level |
Application Start Date | 5th August, 2024 |
Application Deadline | 15th July, 2024 |
Application Method | Online |
Application Form | Free |
Application Portal Link | https://www.recruitment.army.mil.ng |
On Friday 26th July, 2024, The Nigerian Army (NA) announced its interests in recruiting eligible candidates following its the upcoming Short Service Combatant Commission Course 48 / 2025, stating that civilians and serving military personnel are eligible to apply.
Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Armed Forces shall be considered, and the SSC Commission officers would serve in the Combat Arms (Infantry and Armour Corps) and Combat Support Arms (Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps) of NA on completion of the training and commissioned as officers.
Entry Requirements for Nigerian Army SSC Recruitment 2025
Candidates are to strictly satisfy the following requirements for Nigerian Army SSC Recruitment 2025:
- Candidates must be a Nigerian citizen by birth as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.
- Candidates, either male or female must be between the ages of 23 and 27 by January 2025.
- Candidates must be medically, mentally and physically fit according to Nigerian Army Standards.
- Candidates must 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 a Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent / Assistant Commissioner of Police who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin.
- Passport photographs of Candidates referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
- Candidates must submit a Letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
- Candidates (male) must be at least 1.68m and 1.65m (for female).
- Candidates must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel must not have any disciplinary case and must be endorsed by the Commanding Officer/Commander.
- Candidates must possess valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council or valid age declaration. Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
- Candidates (other than serving members of the Armed Forces) must possess NYSC discharge certificate or a valid certificate of exemption.
- Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from Year 2014 to date will be considered.
- Candidates must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parent/guardians and Next of Kin.
- Candidates with any body inscriptions or tattoos are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to post-secondary).
- Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendations by their Commanding Officers / Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of official sponsorship in tertiary academic institutions. They must have served for a minimum period of 5 years in the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
- All Service personnel applicants must be legally bound to declare their Service status on application as required by Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service for the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Failing to do so constitutes an offence in addition to disqualification at any stage.
- Candidates must not be members of any cult / secret society / fraternity.
- Candidates must not have been dismissed or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any military or paramilitary training institutions.
Conditions of the SSC Commission Course 48 / 2025
Applicants for the Nigerian Army SSC Recruitment 2025 are to note that SSC will be granted for 15 years.
Ten years will be on the active list (Initial bonding period) renewable thereafter for a period not more than 5 years. No extension shall be granted after the fifteenth year of commission except on conversion to regular combatant commission where applicable.
- All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the SSC Commission before they are granted commission into the Nigerian Army
- The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be effective date of enlistment.
- Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of second lieutenant with seniority effective date of commencement of cadet training
- SSC officers shall have the privilege to convert to Regular Combatant Commission based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
How to Apply for Nigerian Army SSC Recruitment 2025
Interested and eligible candidates are to follow the below steps to apply for the Nigerian Army SSC Commission recruitment 2025:
- Login to the official website of the Nigerian Army at: recruitment.army.mil.ng
- Click on the SSC option from the page.
- You will be redirected to the page where you can read the qualification criteria for the ongoing SSC courses.
- Click the APPLY NOW button.
- Choose the appropriate option prior to the popped up questions.
- Click on the SIGN UP button if you do not have an existing account. Verify your email and login
- Fill out the form and attach the required documents.
Required Documents for Nigerian Army SSC Recruitment 2025
The following documents must be scanned and uploaded during the application form Nigerian Army SSC Commission Course 48 / 2025:
- Passport photograph.
- Educational certificates.
- Evidence of membership of any professional body.
- Certificate of state of origin.
- Birth certificate or age declaration.
- NIN / BVN.
Important Information
The following information should be treated as important by prospective applicants:
- 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 present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) to the Selection Board during interview.
The general public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication, as well as the Prospective applicants and general public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on television and radio stations concerning this publication.