The Nigerian Army (NA) has published the method for applying to the Direct Short Service Commission Course 28/2024.
NA is the land force of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is governed by the Nigerian Army Council. The Army had on 19th January in a public announcement informed the general public that the online application for Direct Short Service Commission Course 28/2024 has commenced. Application started on 19 January 2024 and will end on 23 February 2024.
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Application to he DSSC 28/2024 is free. The Army warned prospective applicants to beware of internet fraudsters.
The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the Nigerian Military which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.
Method of application for DSSC 28/2024
- Go online and visit NA webpage at: http://recruitment.army.mil.ng and choose DSSC option from the page.
- You will be redirected to the page where you can read the qualification criteria for the ongoing DSSC courses.
- Click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
- At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Choose the appropriate option and proceed.
- If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.
- 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 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 be required to take a written examination at assigned examination centres. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (photo-slips, guarantors form, attestation form etc) at the Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during interview.
CLOSING DATE All applications must be submitted online not later than 23 February 2024.
FURTHER INQUIRIES For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 -1800 hours (8am – 6pm) daily.
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