Nigerian Army Recruitment SSCC 2026/27 – Short Service Combatant Commission

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the Nigerian Army Recruitment for the Short Service Combatant Course 50/2027.

The history of the Nigerian Army dates to 1863, when Lt Glover of the Royal Navy selected 18 indigenes from the Northern part of the country and organized them into a local force, known as the “Glover Hausas”.

This is to inform the general public and all interested qualified candidates that the online registration for the Nigerian Army Recruitment 2026 [Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027]. (Application Period: Opens 14th of August 2026 and will close on Saturday, October 17, 2026).

Individuals interested in the Short Service Combatant Commission Nigerian Army Recruitment 2026/2o27 should review the job details, requirements, and application process outlined below.

Nigerian Army Recruitment (2026/2027)

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: All States | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Nigeria
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Description:

The Nigerian Army has officially opened applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027, inviting eligible Nigerian civilians and serving military personnel to apply for commission as officers. Successful candidates will undergo military training and upon commissioning serve in the Combat Arms (Infantry and Armour Corps) or Combat Support Arms (Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps).

Officer cadets who successfully complete training will be granted the rank of Second Lieutenant. The commission runs for 15 years, with 10 years on the active list (initial bonding period) renewable for up to 5 additional years.

Application is 100% FREE. The public is warned to disregard any online application portal opened before this official publication.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen by birth as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999
• Male or female between the ages of 23 and 27 by 10th January 2027
• Medically and physically fit according to Nigerian Army standards
• Minimum Second Class Lower degree or HND not below Lower Credit in Arts, Sciences, or Humanities from an accredited institution
• Only tertiary academic credentials obtained from 2018 to date will be considered
• Must possess a valid NYSC discharge certificate (civilians) or NYSC exemption certificate (military personnel)
• Valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council
• Valid certificate of state of origin
• Civilian applicants must be recommended by at least 2 recognisable referees who are either Local Government Chairmen/Secretaries or Army officers not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel
• Must submit a Letter of Attestation from their degree-awarding institution
• Minimum height: 1.68m (male), 1.65m (female)
• Must not have been convicted by any court of law
• Must not be a member of any cult or secret society or fraternity
• Must not have body inscriptions or tattoos
• Must have all original copies of educational certificates (primary to tertiary)
• Service personnel: must have served a minimum of 5 years in the Armed Forces and present valid military identity cards, letters of recommendation from Commanding Officers, and valid sponsorship letters from tertiary institutions attended

Application Documents Required for the Nigerian Army Recruitment

• Recent passport photograph
• Educational certificates (of the qualification indicated)
• Certificate of state of origin
• Birth certificate or age declaration
• NIN and BVN slips

Important Notes

• Application is 100% FREE — do not pay anyone
• Disregard any online portal opened before this official publication
• Successful applicants must print out their online-generated photo-slip, signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law (page 1) and the applicant’s Local Government Chairman/Secretary or a military officer not below Lieutenant Colonel rank from the applicant’s state of origin (page 2)
• Printed application forms must be presented to the Selection Board during interview

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How to Apply for the Nigerian Army Recruitment SSCC

Interested and qualified candidates for Nigerian Army Recruitment SSCC should click the GREEN BUTTON below. This will take you to the Nigerian Army Recruitment Portal, and apply.

Deadline: October 17, 2026

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