Nigeria Army Recruitment 2011 Short Service Commission (SSC)
The Nigeria Army invites applications from able bodied and qualified Nigerians for the grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) as officers into the Nigerian Army. The SSC offers an excellent opportunity to young Nigerians who want to have an experience in the Army without necessarily having to spend their entire career life in it. The SSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
2. All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
a. Be a Nigerian as defined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
b. Be a male between the age of 24 – 29 years.
c. Possess at least a first degree of not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND of not less than Lower Credit in the arts, sciences or humanities from any recognized University or Polytechnic as the case may be.
d. Measure at least 1.68m in height.
e. Be medically and physically fit.
f. Applicants (less serving members of the Armed Forces) must possess NYSC discharge certificate or a valid exemption as the case may be.
g. Possess valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, hospital or local government council of birth or valid age declaration.
h. Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
i. Must not have been convicted by any competent court of law.
j. Be recommended by at least 2 recognizable referees who must attest to the applicant’s character and integrity. Serving military personnel must be recommended by their commanding officers.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
2. SSC will be granted for 10 years. Six years will be on active list renewable thereafter for a period up to 3 years. No extension is admitted after the ninth year of commission except on conversion to regular combatant where applicable.
a. Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Second Lieutenant.
b. Conversion to 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.
c. All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions governing the Short Service Combatant Commission before they are granted commission into the Nigerian Army.
d. The reckonable period of service will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training of both civilian and military personnel entrants.
METHOD OF APPLICATION For On Nigerian Army Short Service Commission Recruitment
7. The following will apply:
(a) Obtain a PIN Code from any branch of Oceanic Bank nationwide upon the payment of N2,500 Application Fee to the Cashier.
(b) Logon to www.nigerianarmyms.org
(c) Read the Qualification Criteria and select either Short Service Combatant or Direct Short Service.
(d) Enter basic details as requested alongside the PIN Code.
(e) Login to begin filling the forms and upload documents and passport.
If you have any problems, Use the Contact Us link on top.
Applicants are to complete the form online and upload all required documents stated in the general instructions. Applicants must print out their online generated photo-card on completion of their application. Successful applicants are required to present their printed photo-card to the selection board during the interview.
CLOSING DATE
4. Applications close on 30 May 2011.
FURTHER INFORMATION On Nigerian Army Short Service Commission Recruitment
5. For further information, you may call the following support lines 07061869929, 08023800632, 08060294492, 07030383908, 08061572286 09-8709668 and 09-8734009. You may also visit www.nigerian-army.org
Army Headquarters
Department of Military Secretary
Mambilla Barracks
Asokoro Abuja
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Am interested but am still serving, to passout in june since the deadline is 30th may am i eligible?
Sir i am interested 100% but i am still serving will finish by june am i eligible?
Sir i am interested 100% but i
am still serving finishing by
september am i eligible to apply?
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Can a graduate of agricultural Engineering join Nigeria army. Agricultural Engineering is the bedrock of all the Engineering courses. There is more of Mechanical,Electrical, structural and civil courses in Agricultural Engineering. I am a serving corp member. Hoping to past out soon . I am interested to join Nigeria army, can i apply.
FOR THOSE OF U SERVING AND ASKING IF U R ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AFTR UR SERVICE AV GOT BAD NEWS 4 U; ENTRY CLOSES ON THE 30TH OF MAY 2010. SORRY O!
ii hv nd can i apply pls contact me on 08038962962
I am a serving corp member who will finish by June.How soon will the interview be.
please sir, where will the interview take place?
sir i hav applied i want 2 ask how do we see the shortlisted candidate and when.
my friend hv not apply can he get form for DSSC?
my friend hv not apply can he get the form for DSSC?
was the application closing date extended? bcos i want to apply for DSSC
pls sir,when is the ssc interview holding and where will fct candidates go for the interview.Also how will i check the shortlisted candidates.thanks.
pls,i want 2 know when is the ssc/dssc coming up,pls,kindly send the notice day and date.sir
sir
i want to know when the list of the successful candidiates will be release for ssc
pls i will like to knw wen d list of shortlisted candidates for dssc come out and d interview date. Tanks
pls i want to know when shortlisted candidate for ssc wil be out
i want to know the precise date for ssc interview.
Please when is the interview or test date for the SSC 2011 for the Nigeria army.A friend called me that he in Owerri for the interview,I doubted him because I have’nt seen any such thing on the Nigerian army web site.Please I am still confused I need. Adequate information to this effect.here is my email [email protected]
Relax does it guys! y’all av d army hlp line y nt call or better stil check ur papper and email everyday. ll leave it here 4 u guys d very day it comes out,alright,:)
Thanks for the info.But the problem is, none of the owner of the help line are picking their calls. Pls, which ever way try and keep us posted.
WHEN WELL YOUR FORM BE OUT SIR?
Pls I’v heard different infos, yet no list. Pls ‘m worried cos I dont wanna lose ma chance over mis info. Pls kindly get me posted in case of any shortlist.
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Good day sir, please i will like to know when the shortlisted list will be out and on which newspaper. Won’t want to miss the screening day for anything. I’ll appreciate it.
any info abt the interview yet?
Please I’M STILL WAITING! but all I know is we should keep checking the Punch and Daily trust newspapers. please keep me posted in case of any update. thanks
abeg ooooo, make una keep me posted ahead of the date of the interview.I dnt know why dis thing is taking longer than usual.
Pls,keep me updated wen the list is out….dis are my details SSC/2011/19181…….Ogun state my nos is 08053542196…..God bless and it is well .
Please my SSS app no is SSC/2011/6943. Kindly help me check my name if SSC list is truly out. thanks.
pls is the list truly out? cos i heard smth like that
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