Apply - Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission Course 29/2026

Apply - Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission Course 29/2026

This is to inform the general public that the online application for Direct Short Service Commission Course 29/2026 has commenced. All applications must be submitted online not later than 4 February 2026.

The Nigerian army (NA) is the largest component of the Nigerian Armed Forces, and is responsible for land warfare operations. It is governed by the Nigerian Army Council (NAC). It bears the brunt of the nation's security challenges.

Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) course 29/2026. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. However, only serving military personnel sponsored by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces to civil institutions shall be considered.

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Positions:

1) Nigerian Army DSSC 29/2026

How to apply:

Applications are to be made online free of charge. Interested applicants should:

• Go to https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/ to create an account
• From the home page, select DSSC application.
• On successful registration, you will receive an email notification containing your login details.
• Click on 'Login' to complete the application form.
• Ensure all the following required documents are uploaded:

a) Passport photograph.

b) Educational certificates.

c) Evidence of membership of any professional body.

d) Certificate of state of origin.

Birth certificate or age declaration.

Print Out:

a. Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application

b. The first page is to be signed by a Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from your state.

c. Successful applicants would be required to present their printed photo-slips to the selection board during interview.

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Closing Date
All applications must be submitted not later than 4th of February 2026.

Further Information
For further information, you may call 08179269294 and 08109959294 between 0800 - 1800 hours daily or visit www.army.mil.ng Army Headquarters Department of Military Secretary Mambilla Barracks Asokoro - Abuja