Application opens for 2025 Nigerian Army Short Service Combatant Recruitment Exercise.

The Nigerian Army (NA) is the land force of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Tracing its history to British colonial forces in West Africa, it is the largest component of the armed forces.

Nigerian Army invites eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission officers 2025.

General Eligibility

• To be considered and successful, Applicants must meet the following criteria;
  • 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 January 2025.
  • 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 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.

Educational Requirements

• Applicants must Possess at least a first degree in B.SC or HND Class Lower Division or HND from an accredited institution of learning.
• Applicants must must possess NYSC discharge certificate or a valid certificate of exemption.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to post-secondary).

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates Should;
CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

Application Deadline: 15th September, 2024.