Nigerian Army Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission Course Recruitment 2025

Nigerian Army Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission Course Recruitment 2025

Nigerian Army SSC Commission Course Recruitment

Eligibility:

• Age: 23–27 years
• Education: Minimum HND (Lower Credit) or First Degree (Second Class Lower Division) in Arts, Sciences, or Humanities
• Fitness: Medically, mentally, and physically fit as per Nigerian Army standards
• Nationality: Nigerian by birth
• Marital Status: Single

Required Documents:

• Birth certificate or age declaration
• Certificate of state of origin
• NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter
• Letter of attestation from previous institutions
• Recent passport photograph

Service Details:

• Duration: 15 years (10 years active service + 5 years renewable)
• Rank upon commissioning: Second Lieutenant
• Specializations: Combat Arms (Infantry, Armour Corps) and Combat Support Arms (Artillery, Engineers, Signals, Intelligence Corps)

Application Process:

• Visit the Nigerian Army recruitment portal: recruitment.army.mil.ng
• Create an account and complete the application form
• Upload all required documents
• Submit your application

Deadline: 12 November 2025