The Nigeria Army Recruitment 2024 Direct Short Service Commission Course (DSSCC) online application period is now open, according to the Nigerian Army (NA).
The Army said in a brief statement shared on its official social media accounts that the application period would close on Friday, February 23, 2024.
The Army also, encouraged qualified candidates to visit its recruitment portal to apply for enlistment. The application period began on Friday, January 19, 2024.
According to the post, anyone who is a serving military member or civilian can apply for free.
However, it stated that only active military personnel who have been sponsored to attend civil institutions by any of the Nigerian Armed Forces’ services would be taken into account.
Is the Nigerian Army Recruitment Application Form Out?
Yes, the application for the DSSC recruitment process is now available.
Between January 19, 2024, and February 23, 2024, the portal will be accessible.
The application period is now closed, and individuals who could apply should follow this post to find out when the names of the shortlisted applicants will be made public.
Requirements and Qualifications for the Recruitment
For anyone interested in applying for the Nigerian Army, here are the requirements:
1. A citizen of Nigeria with a current national ID card (for the Nigerian Army).
2. Minimum of five credit passes in core subjects (mathematics and English language in not more than 2 sittings) from any of WASSCE, GCE, NECO, or NABTEB certificates.
3. Tradespeople must also have an OND, Trade test certificate, or City and Guild certificate.
4. The age range for the applicant must be 18 – 26 years at the time of application.
5. Minimum height of 1.68 m for males and 1.62 m for females.
6. For anyone to be considered for recruitment, he/she must have a B.Sc, BA, B.Ed, B.Sc (Hons), HND or equivalents in any relevant discipline.
7. Age Requirement: Minimum Age: 20, Maximum Age: 40
8. Age Requirement for Tradesmen and Women: Minimum Age: 22; Maximum Age: 26
Available Positions for the Recruitment
The following positions are available for the Nigerian Army Recruitment 2024;
- Officer, Directorate of Islamic Affairs
- Officer, Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant)
- Officer, Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic)
- Officer, Directorate of Army Physical Training
- Officer, Directorate of Legal Service
- Officer, Directorate of Army Public Relations
- Army Band Corps Officer
- Army Education Corps Officer
- Army Corps of Military Police Officer
- Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineer
- Army Ordinance Corps Officer
- Pharmacist
- Nursing Officer
- Nurse
- Medical Doctor (Non-Consultant)
- Medical Consultant
- Army Corps Officer – Supply and Transport
- Army Intelligence Corps Officer
- Army Signals Officer
- Army Engineer
How to Apply for Nigerian Army Recruitment
Follow the instructions below to apply successfully for the Nigeria Army Recruitment 2024;
1. Go to the to access the Nigerian Army recruitment portal.
2. Make an account by entering your email address and full name.
3. Enter your login credentials and click the aforementioned link.
4. Carefully read and adhere to the instructions.
5. Select “Apply Now.”
6. Instead you will get a mail. So open a new tab and log in using your email address.
7. Here the Nigerian Army would have sent you an email.
8. Open the first link in the mail.
9. After clicking on the link, the online application will appear.
10. Complete the form and attach your attestations.
11. And after completing the form, send it online; you will need to also then print some items.
12. The first one is the print the Guarantor Form and complete it properly.
13. Fill and apply when printed in hard copy to all interested parties. Print the Guarantor form and fill in the details.
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