The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the 29/2026 Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) for qualified Nigerians.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by Army Headquarters via its official Facebook page.
Who Can Apply
The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel who meet the required qualifications and are interested in being commissioned as officers in selected corps of the Nigerian Army.
Available Corps
Eligible applicants may apply to the following corps:
- Nigerian Army Engineers
- Nigerian Army Signals
- Nigerian Army Medical Corps
- Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
- Nigerian Army Education Corps
Application Timeline and Process
- Application period: January 7 to February 4, 2026
- Mode of application: Online only
- Application fee: Free
Interested candidates are advised to apply through the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal:
www.recruitment.army.mil.ng
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the guidelines and ensure they meet all requirements before submitting their applications.
Enquiries and Support
For further information or assistance, applicants may contact the Nigerian Army via the following numbers:
- 08179269294
- 08109959294
Lines are open daily between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The Nigerian Army cautioned applicants to beware of fraudsters, stressing that the DSSC application process is entirely free and does not require payment to any individual or agent.
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