Apply for the Nigerian Army Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission Course 48/2025. Open to Nigerians aged 23-27 with a First Degree or HND. Deadline: September 15, 2024.
Overview
The Nigerian Army, the largest branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces responsible for land operations, is now accepting applications for the Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission Course 48/2025. This recruitment drive is open to both civilians and serving military personnel who meet the eligibility criteria.
Job Details
- Job Title: Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission Officer
- Location: Nigeria
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following conditions to be eligible:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Possess a minimum of a First Degree with at least a Second Class Lower Division or an HND with at least Lower Credit in Arts, Sciences, or Humanities from an accredited institution.
- Courses of study must be accredited at the time of study.
- Nationality and Age:
- Must be a Nigerian citizen by birth.
- Applicants must be aged between 23 and 27 years by January 2025.
- Physical and Mental Fitness:
- Candidates must be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to Nigerian Army standards.
- Minimum height requirements: 1.68m for males and 1.65m for females.
- Character:
- Must be recommended by at least two referees, one of whom must be a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent.
- Referees’ passport photographs must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
- Additional Requirements:
- Possess valid birth and state of origin certificates.
- Submit a Letter of Attestation from former educational institutions.
- Provide NYSC discharge certificate or exemption certificate (for civilians).
- Present all original educational certificates (from primary to post-secondary).
- No body inscriptions or tattoos are allowed.
- Must not have been convicted by any court of law.
- Military personnel must not have any disciplinary case and must be endorsed by their Commanding Officer/Commander.
- Applicants must not be members of any cult or secret society.
Conditions of Service
- Tenure:
- The SSC will be granted for 15 years, with an initial active list of 10 years (renewable for up to 5 years). No extension will be granted after the 15th year unless converted to a regular combatant commission.
- Rank and Conversion:
- Officer cadets who complete training will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants.
- SSC officers may convert to Regular Combatant Commission based on availability and other criteria.
- Service Reckoning:
- The service period for civilian officers will start from the commencement of cadet training. For military personnel, it will begin from their enlistment date.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
1. Online Application:
- Visit the Nigerian Army recruitment portal to start the application process.
- Select the SSC option and read the qualification criteria.
- Sign up or log in to the portal, fill out the application form, and upload the required documents:
- Passport photograph
- Educational certificates
- Professional membership certificates
- State of origin certificate
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- NIN/BVN
2. Print Out:
- Print the online-generated photo-slip after completing the application.
- The first page of the photo-slip must be signed by a Court of Law Registrar, and the second by the applicant’s Local Government Chairman/Secretary or a military officer of at least Lieutenant Colonel rank.
Important Notes
- Caution: Disregard any other online application portals that may have been opened before this official announcement.
- Further Information: For inquiries, call 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 – 1800 hours daily.
Application Closing Date: September 15, 2024
This recruitment drive is a valuable opportunity to serve in the Nigerian Army and contribute to national security. Don’t miss the chance to apply for this prestigious commission!