Nigerian Army DSSC 29/2026 Recruitment 2026/2027 Portal | Application Form
Nigerian Army DSSC 29/2026 Recruitment 2026: The Nigerian Army has opened applications for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) officers 2026/2027 recruitment. Passionate Nigerians (civilian and military personnel with appropriate qualifications) who wish to build a career in the military are encouraged to apply by visiting the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/military-secretary and filling out the online form. Upon completion of training and when they are commissioned as officers, the DSSC officers would serve only in the Combat Arms (Infantry and Amour Corps) and Combat Support Arms (Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps) of the Nigerian Army.
This guide provides all the essential information you need to successfully apply for the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 29/2026 Recruitment 2026.
Core Duties of the Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army which was established in the year 1960, is the largest force agency in Nigeria. They are tasked with duty of defending the nation against external threats, boarder security, insurrection, maintaining nations integrity as well as aiding or helping in enhancing civil authorities. They are also known for enhancing peace in neighboring countries through peace keeping missions.
Is the Nigerian Army DSSC Recruitment 2026/2027 Ongoing?
Yes! The Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 29/2026 Recruitment 2026 is ongoing. However, interested applicants are to visit the official recruitment portal of the Nigerian Army at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/ to obtain the online application form for the recruitment exercise.
Official Nigerian Amry Recruitment Portal
The official recruitment portal for the application for the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 29/2026 Recruitment 2026 is https://recruitment.army.mil.ng
States eligible for Nigerian Army DSSC Recruitment 2026/2027
Applicants from any of the listed States are eligible for the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 29/2026 Recruitment 2026/2027:
| Abia | Adamawa | Akwa Ibom |
| Anambra | Bauchi | Bayelsa |
| Benue | Borno | Cross River |
| Delta | Ebonyi | Edo |
| Ekiti | Enugu | Gombe |
| Imo | Jigawa | Kaduna |
| Kano | Katsina | Kebbi |
| Kogi | Kwara | Lagos |
| Nasarawa | Niger | Ogun |
| Ondo | Osun | Oyo |
| Plateau | Rivers | Sokoto |
| Taraba | Yobe | Zamfara and FCT |
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Available Vacancy in the Nigerian Army DSSC 29/2026 Recruitment
Below are the available vacancies at the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 29/2026 Recruitment 2026/2027:
- Nigerian Army Engineers.
- Nigerian Army Signals.
- Nigerian Army Medical Corps.
- Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
- Nigerian Army Education Corps.
Requirements for Nigerian Army DSSC 29/2026 Recruitment 2026
Applicants who wish to apply for the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 29/2026 Recruitment 2026 must possess the following requirements listed below:
- Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Be a male or female between the ages of 20 and 32 years by 30 March 2026. Medical consultants could be between 25 – 40 years of age by 30 March 2026.
- Be medically, mentally and physically fit according to NA 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 Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
- Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
- Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).
- Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
- Possess at least a first degree with not less than Second Class Upper Division or HND (where applicable) of not less than Upper Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
- Possess valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council or valid age declaration.
- Applicant must possess a valid state of origin certificate.
- Applicants must possess NYSC discharge certificate or valid exemption certificate as appropriate.
- Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by the relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
Others requirements includes:
- Only post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2011 to date will be considered.
- Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and Next of Kin as appropriate.
- Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
- Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to post-secondary).
- Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letter of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present the valid letter(s) of Service sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years.
- Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
How to Apply for Nigerian Army DSSC 29/2026 Recruitment
The following are steps to ensure a successful application for the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 29/2026 Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the NA portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng
- Choose the SSC/DSSC option
- You will be redirected to DSSC Course 29/2026
- Click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification and Corps of choice.
- Log on or sign up to above mentioned link using the username and password.
- Fill out the form and ensure to upload all supporting documents required such as:
- Recent passport photograph.
- Educational certificates (of qualification indicated).
- Certificate of state of origin.
- Birth certificate or age declaration.
- NIN and BVN Slips.
Kindly Note: Applicants must print out their online generated slip or card on completion of their application. The Registrar of any Court of Law shall sign the first page, while the applicants’ Local Government Chairman or Secretary, or a military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (or equivalent) and above, or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who hails from the applicant’s state of origin shall sign the second page. Successful candidates would present their printed application forms (slips or card, guarantors form, attestation form etc) to the Selection Board during interview.
Deadline for the Nigerian Army DSSC 29/2026 Recruitment 2025/2026
The deadline for the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 29/2026 Recruitment 2026 is on the 4th of February, 2026. Kindly note, all screening of prospective recruits will be carried out at the candidate’s state of origin respectively.
Conditions of Service
The DSSC will be granted for 15 years. DSSC officers who convert to Direct Regular Commission (DRC) can serve up to 35 years in the Nigerian Army. Other Service conditions include the following:
- The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.
- Conversion to DRC is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer.
- All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the DSSC before they are granted commission into the NA.
- The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be date of enlistment.
- Medical Consultants on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from date of commission.
- Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants) with seniority effective from date of commission.
Goodluck on your application!
