The Nigerian Army has officially announced the commencement of the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026 recruitment, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for commissioned officer positions across various professional corps. The Nigerian Army DSSC 2026 Recruitment provides equal opportunity for all qualified individuals to join the military with graduate certificate.
According to the recruitment notice, the application process is completely free and will be conducted online via the Nigerian Army recruitment portal.
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Nigerian Army DSSC 2026 Recruitment Details
- Programme: Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC)
- Course: DSSC Course 29/2026
- Application Fee: Free
- Application Portal: recruitment.army.mil.ng
- Application Opens: 7 January 2026
- Application Closes: 4 February 2026
About Nigerian Army DSSC 2026 Recruitment
The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is designed for professionals who wish to join the Nigerian Army as commissioned officers in non-combatant and specialist roles such as:
- Medical and Allied Health Services
- Engineering
- Legal Services
- Education
- ICT
- Logistics
- Chaplaincy
- Other professional corps
Successful applicants will undergo military training and be commissioned as officers in the Nigerian Army.
How to Apply for Nigerian Army DSSC 2026 Recruitment
Interested applicants should follow the steps below:
- Visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal: recruitment.army.mil.ng
- Select the DSSC option from the homepage.
- Carefully read the qualification requirements for the available DSSC corps.
- Click “Apply Now” based on your qualification and corps of choice.
- Indicate whether you are currently serving or have previously served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
- Create an account using a valid email address or log in if you already have one.
- Complete the online application form and upload all required documents.
Required Documents
Below are the required documents for the Nigerian Army DSSC 2026 Recruitment
- Applicants must upload clear and valid copies of the following documents:
- Recent passport photograph
- Educational certificates
- Evidence of membership of relevant professional bodies (where applicable)
- Certificate of State of Origin
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- NIN and/or BVN
Failure to upload the required documents may lead to disqualification.
Important Notes for Applicants
- The Nigerian Army does not charge any fee for recruitment.
- Applicants are advised to beware of scammers and unofficial agents.
- Only candidates who meet the requirements will be shortlisted.
- Multiple applications will lead to automatic disqualification.
Nigerian Army DSSC 2026 Contact Information
For further enquiries, applicants may contact:
08179269294
08109959294
📞 Calls are received daily between 8:00am – 6:00pm
Final Reminder
Application Deadline: 4 February 2026
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