Nigerian Army Short Service Recruitment 2027
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Nigerians for the Nigerian Army Short Service Recruitment 2027, also known as the Short Service Combatant Course 50/2027. The recruitment exercise is intended for eligible candidates seeking an opportunity to serve as commissioned officers in the Nigerian Army through the Short Service Combatant Commission. Applicants who meet the required conditions can prepare their documents and review the official recruitment guidelines before submitting an application.
The Short Service Combatant (SSC) recruitment is open to both civilians and eligible serving military personnel. This provides qualified Nigerians from different backgrounds with an opportunity to be considered for the commission, subject to the applicable requirements and selection process. Candidates should ensure that they understand the educational, age, medical, physical, and other conditions specified in the official recruitment notice before proceeding with their application.
Serving military personnel are also eligible to apply under the stated conditions. However, only serving personnel who have been sponsored by any of the Services of the Armed Forces to attend civil institutions will be considered under the applicable provision. Prospective applicants should carefully check the official eligibility requirements, application procedure, supporting documents, and deadline for the Nigerian Army Short Service Recruitment 2027 before submitting their applications.
Nigerian Army Short Service Recruitment 2027 | DETAILS
The 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.
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, however, it is not automatic. It is based on the availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
Nigerian Army Short Service Recruitment | Requirements
Interested applicants for the Nigerian Army SSC Recruitment 2027 must meet the following requirements:
- Be a Nigerian citizen by birth as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.
- Be a male or female between the ages of 23 and 27 by 10 January 2027.
- Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to Nigerian Army 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 a Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent/Assistant Commissioner of Police who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
- Candidates must submit a Letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
- Measure in height at least 1.68m (for male) and 1.65m (for female).
- 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.
- Possess at least a first degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND of not less than Lower Credit in the arts, sciences, or humanities from an accredited institution of learning. Courses of study must also be accredited at the time of study.
- 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 (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.
- Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parent/guardians and Next of Kin.
- Candidates must not have any body 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 recommendations by their Commanding officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of official sponsorship in tertiary academic institutions. Additionally, they must have served for a minimum period of 5 years in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. All Service personnel applicants are under obligation 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 para-military training institutions.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Short Service Combatant Recruitment are to complete their online application by visiting the Nigerian Army Recruitment Portal and choose SSC option from the page.
Applicants are to fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:
- Passport photograph.
- Educational certificates.
- Evidence of membership of any professional body.
- Certificate of state of origin.
- Birth certificate or age declaration.
- NIN/BVN.
Applicants are to print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application and sign same with the appropriate persons.
Application Deadline: 17th October 2027
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