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Application for Nigerian Army Recruitment into Direct Short 
Service Commission (DSSC) for 2016 has started. The Nigerian 
Army DSSC recruitment is open to both civilians and serving 
military personnel. Application details, closing date and 
requirements for application into the NA DSSC are included below. 
Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission 
into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission 
(DSSC) officers. Please note that while serving military personnel 
can apply, only those sponsored by any of the Services of the 
Nigerian Armed Forces to civil institutions shall be considered. 
 
Corps and Services You Can 
Apply For In The 2016 Nigerian 
Army Direct Short Service 
Recruitment 
 
Applications for the Nigerian Army DSSC recruitment should be 
into any of the following Corps and Services of the NA: 
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A. Nigerian Army Medical Corps 
 
(1) Medical and Dental Consultants. 
 
Applicants could belong to either of the following fields of 
specialization such as General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, 
Anaesthesia, Neuro Surgery, Cadiothoracic, ENT Surgeons, 
Physicians (Cardiologists, Endocrinologist, Nephrologists and 
Neurologists), Ophthalmologists as well as Obstetrics and 
Gynaecologists, Paediatricians and Family Physicians. 
Applicants must also consider the following criteria before 
applying for the DSSC recruitment into the Nigerian Army Medical 
Corps: 
 
(a) Must be Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College 
of Nigeria or equivalent Postgraduate Medical College. 
 
(b) Not be more than 40 years of age. 
 
(c) Must have full registration of Medical and Dental Council of 
Nigeria (MDCN) for the undergraduate degree and additional 
qualification registration as appropriate. 
 
(d) Must have current MDCN licence to practice as a specialist. 
 
(2) General Duty Medical/Dental Officers. 
 
Applicants must possess MBBS/BDS or equivalent with not more 
than 5 years post – qualification experience and must be fully 
registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. 
Note: All applicants for Medical Corps, are expected to present 
proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and 
current practicing license. 
B. Directorate of Army Aviation. 
Applicants for this position in the 2016 Nigerian Army DSSC 
recruitment must possess a minimum of BSc/B Eng (Second 
Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) with other relevant 
trade qualification from government – approved institutions for 
the following fields: 
(1) Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering. Minimum of B Eng or 
HND in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering with not less than 3 
years work experience. 
(2) Mechanical Engineering. Minimum of B Eng or HND in 
Mechanical Engineering with not less than 2 years work 
experience. 
(3) Electrical Engineering. Minimum of B Eng or HND in Electrical 
Electronics (Power option). 
(4) Air Traffic Controller. BSc in Geography/Physics/Mathematics 
with NCAA approved Air Traffic Control License. 
(5) Fire Fighter. BSc in Chemistry/Physics with NCAA approved 
Fire Fighting License from any  reputable organization. 
 
C. Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant) 
Applicants must possess minimum of BA (Second Class Lower) 
degree in Pastoral Psychology, New Testament Theology, Old 
Testament Theology, Pastoral Counseling and Child Evangelism 
from any of the Seminaries/Universities recognized by the NA 
Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant). 
Applicants must belong to one of the 18 major denominations of 
the protestant faith. Soldier applicants must have served the NA 
with a minimum of 5 years experience in Chaplaincy work and 
must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of 
Chaplain Services (Protestant). 
D. Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic) 
Applicants must possess a minimum of Bachelor (Second Class 
Lower) degree in any of the following areas: Philosophy and 
Theology from a Roman Catholic approved seminary, affiliated to 
a National Universities Commission accredited University or 
Urbanian University, Rome. 
Applicants must have good standing in the church and be also 
released by a Diocesan Bishop. Applicants must be vetted and 
recommended by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman 
Catholic). 
E. Directorate of Islamic Affairs 
Applicants must possess a minimum of BA, B Ed (Second Class 
Lower) degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies, LLB Sharia with 
Diploma in Arabic from recognized Nigerian universities, Azhar 
University, Cairo or Saudi University. 
Each applicant into this directorate during this 2016 Nigerian Army 
DSSC recruitment would be required to produce testimony of 
excellent character from a reputable religious organization in 
Nigeria.  Applicants must be able to speak English Language. 
F. Directorate of Legal Service 
Applicants must possess LLB BL from a recognized institution. A 
minimum of 2 years post Law School legal practice is required and 
applicants must present evidence of this. 
G. Directorate of Army Public Relations 
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, BA (Second Class 
Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in Journalism, Radio and 
Television Broadcasting, Radio Operation and Performance. 
Applicants must have evidence of Membership to any Professional 
body in relation to media operation and journalism. 
Conditions of The Nigerian 
Army Direct Short Service 
Commission 
Direct Short Service Commission of the Nigerian Army will be 
granted for 10 years, for an initial probation period of 3 years, 
renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular 
Commission may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a 
commissioned officer. 
a. Conversion to Direct Regular Commission is not automatic. It 
is based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or 
will be in force from time to time. 
b. All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance on the 
terms and conditions governing the Direct Short Service 
Commission before they are granted commission into the Nigerian 
Army. 
c. The reckonable period of service will be based on the date of 
commencement of cadet training of both civilian and military 
personnel entrants. 
d. Medical Consultants Officers on successful completion of 
military training shall be granted the rank of Major and Direct 
Regular Commission. 
e. Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training 
shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant with no advantage of 
seniority. 
Nigerian Army DSSC 
Entry Requirements – 2016 
The following are the entry requirements for the Nigerian Army 
Direct Short Service Commission. All applicants must satisfy these 
conditions: 
a. Be a Nigerian as defined in the constitution of the Federal 
Republic of Nigeria. 
b. Be a male or female between the ages of 22 and 35 years, while 
medical consultants be not more than 40 years of age by October 
2016. 
c. Be medically, mentally and physically fit according to NA 
standards. 
d. Be recommended by at least 2 recognizable referees who must 
attest to the applicant character and integrity. These could be by a 
Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed 
Forces not below the rank of a Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent 
or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail 
from the state of the applicant.  Passport photographs of referees 
must be affixed to the letter of attestation. 
e. Candidates must submit a letter of Attestation from their former 
institutions. 
f. Measure at least 1.68m (for male) and 1.65m (for female) in 
height. 
g. Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military 
personnel must be free from any disciplinary case (This is to be 
endorsed by the Commanding Officer/Commander). 
h. Possess at least a first degree with not less than Second Class 
Lower Division or HND of not less than Lower Credit from any 
recognized institution of learning. 
i. Possess valid birth certificate endorsed by the National 
Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council or 
valid age declaration. 
j. Possess a valid certificate of state of origin. 
k. Applicants (Less serving members of the Armed Forces) must 
possess NYSC discharge certificate or a valid exemption as the 
case may be. 
l. Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly 
registered by relevant bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the 
commencement of cadet training. 
m. Only academic credentials obtained from 2006 to date will be 
considered. 
n. Candidates who are applying for the Nigerian Army 2016 DSSC 
recruitment must present contact addresses and telephone 
numbers of parent/guardians and Next of Kin. 
o. Candidates must not have any body inscriptions or tattoos. 
p. Candidates must tender all original copies of educational 
certificates (primary to post secondary). 
q. Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and 
letters of recommendations by their Commanding Officers/ 
Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of NA 
sponsorship in tertiary academic institutions. Additionally, they 
must have served for a period of not less than 5 years in the unit. 
r. Candidates who are applying for the Nigerian Army DSSC 
recruitment must not be members of any cult/society/fraternity. 
s. All female applicants are advised to seek for commission into 
specialist corps e;g Medical, Legal Service or Army Public 
Relations. 
How To Apply For Nigerian 
Army DSSC Recruitment 2016 
Applications for the Direct Short Service Commission of the 
Nigerian Army are to be made online free of charge from the 18th 
of April 2016. 
Application Procedure 
(1) Log on to www.nigerianarmyms.ng to create an account. 
(2) Read the Qualification Criteria. 
(3) From the Home Page, Select DSSC application. 
(4) On successful registration, you will receive an email 
notification containing your login details. 
(5) Click on ‘Login’ to complete the application form. 
(6) Ensure all required documents are uploaded: 
– passport photograph. 
– educational certificates. 
– evidence of membership of any professional body. 
– certificate of state of origin. 
– birth certificate or age declaration. 
Print Out And Documents 
Needed For Nigerian Army 
Recruitment (DSSC) 2016 
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on 
completion of their application. The first page is to be signed by a 
Court of Law and the second page is to be signed by the Local 
Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank 
of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from 
your state. Successful applicants are required to present their 
printed photo-slip to the selection board during interview. 
Application Closing Date 
All applications for the Nigerian Army 2016 DSSC recruitment 
must be submitted not later than 13th June 2016 . That is the 
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Bridge this evening. The calls for coach Louis van Gaal's immediate sack
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and both sides treated it as such. 
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