Nigerian Army Recruitment 2016 and How to Apply

This is to bring to the notice of Nigerians that the Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications of Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course and Short Service Combatant (SSC) Course. This is made known as published in their official website

Basic Requirements for Nigerian Army Recruitment. Who is Eligible?

• Applicants intending to apply must be of Nigerian origin by birth.
• All Applicants must attend zonal screening exercise at the designated zonal centres for their respective states.
• Applicants must be free of any Criminal conviction.
• Anyone who Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB is eligible to apply but one of the credits must be English Language.
• Also, those applying as tradesmen women must also posses OND/Trade Test/City and Guild Certificate.
• Applicants can apply if you are between the ages of 18 – 22 years for non-tradesmen women while tradesmen women must be between the ages of 18 – 26years by 1st June 2016
• Male applicants should be at least 1.65 metres and 1.56 metres tall for female applicants

How to Apply for Nigerian Army Recruitment

• Visit the Nigerian Army recruitment portal at http://recruitment.army.mil.ng, 
• Applicants are to apply once as multiple applications will be disqualified.
• After successful submission of application online, applicants are to print out the completed application form which must include the following parts;

i) Declaration and Certification by Parents / Guardian Form.
ii) Local Government Area Certification Form.
iii) Police Certification Form.
iv) Guarantors Form.
Candidates are to come along to the designated screening centres with the online printed forms.

SUMMARY
(1) Log on to www.nigerianarmyms.ng

(2) Read the Qualification Criteria.

(3) From the Home Page, Select DSSC or SSC application type. Ensure you choose the right application type from the home page.

(4) Click on 'Register' above to fill the registration form.
NOTE: REGISTRATION IS TO BE DONE ONCE. IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED BEFORE JUST LOGIN TO CONTINUE FILLING YOUR FORM.

(5) On successful registration, you will receive a success email notification from 'The Nigerian Army'.

(6) Click on the 'Login' tab to login, then you can fill in the forms.

(7) Add your profile (This will require a passport photo and your biodata).

(8) Add your qualifications (WASSCE, and other certificates are entered here).

(9) Upload/Edit supporting Documents (Attach your Certificates here).
THE NEXT OPTION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL ALL ABOVE STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN.

(10) Print your photo cards.The first page is to be signed by a Court of law while the second page is to be signed by the Chairman/Secretary of your Local Government or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and above or equivalent who hails from your State of Origin.

Read also Requirements for entry as Tradesmen or Tradeswomen HERE