Nigerian Army SSCC Recruitment 2025 is currently ongoing for all Nigerians who wish to be a part of the Nigerian Airforce Military. Therefore, all interested and aspiring Nigerians can now visit the official website of the Nigerian Army to start their applications by following carefully the guidelines in this article.
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Requirements for Nigerian Army SSC Recruitment 2025/2026
- Citizenship: Must be a Nigerian citizen by birth.
- Marital Status: Must be single.
- Age:
- Civilians: 22 to 35 years.
- Medical Consultants: 25 to 40 years.
- Height:
- Males: Minimum 1.68m.
- Females: Minimum 1.65m.
- Medical and Fitness: Must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit.
- Character: Must not have a criminal record or be a member of any cult or secret society. No bodily inscriptions or tattoos are allowed.
- NYSC: Must possess a NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
- Education: Must have a first-degree certificate with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division or an HND with a minimum of Lower Credit.
- Post-Secondary Certificates: Only those obtained from 2014 upwards are considered.
- Other documents:
- Birth certificate or age declaration.
- Certificate of State of Origin.
- Two recommendation letters from reputable persons.
- Attestation letter from your former institution.
- National Identification Number (NIN) or Bank Verification Number (BVN).
Conditions of Service
SSCC will be granted for 15 years. Ten years will be on the active list (Initial bonding period) renewable thereafter for a period not more than 5 years. No extension shall be granted after the fifteenth year of commission except on conversion to regular combatant commission where applicable.
a. Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of second lieutenant with seniority effective date of commencement of cadet training.
b. SSC officers shall have the privilege to convert to Regular Combatant Commission, however, it is not automatic. It is based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
c. All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the SSCC before they are granted commission into the Nigerian Army.
d. 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 effective date of enlistment.
Nigerian Army SSC Latest News
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) officers. The SSCC application is open to both civilians and serving military personnel with appropriate qualifications. On completion of training and when commissioned as officers, the SSCC officers would serve only in the Combat Arms (Infantry and Armour Corps) and Combat Support Arms (Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps) of the Nigerian Army.
How to Apply for Nigerian Army SSCC Recruitment 2025
All interested candidates should carefully follow the steps in this article to apply for the Army SSCC recruitment 2025;
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- First and Foremost : Go to the official Nigerian Army recruitment website: recruitment.army.mil.ng
Secondly : Fill out the online form- Select the “SSC” option from the homepage.
- Read the qualification criteria to ensure you meet the requirements for the course and your chosen Corps.
- Click the “Apply Now” button.
- Choose whether you are a serving or former member of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
- Sign up to create an account if you don’t have one, or log in with your existing details.
- Fill out the application form completely.
Thirdly : Upload required documents- Upload a passport photograph.
- Upload your educational certificates (e.g., degree or HND).
- Upload evidence of membership in a professional body (if applicable).
- Upload your certificate of state of origin.
- Upload your birth certificate or age declaration.
- Upload your NIN/BVN.
- Upload your NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Lastly : Complete and print your application- Once you have completed the form and uploaded all documents, submit the application.
- Print the online generated photo-slip. You may be required to sign it.
- First and Foremost : Go to the official Nigerian Army recruitment website: recruitment.army.mil.ng
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Nigerian Army SSCC Recruitment 2025/2026 Application Deadline
The Nigerian Army SSCC Recruitment 2025 applications will last from 9 October to 12 November 2025. Meanwhile interested persons should always visit our page for the latest Nigerian Army Job News.
NOTE: The Nigerian Army does not request money for application processing. Be wary of scammers.
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