Friday, April 13, 2012

Nigerian Army Short Service Combatant (SSC) Course 41 Recruitment 2012

  • 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 24 and 29.
  • c.)  Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
  • d.)  Measure at least 1.68m (for male) and 1.65m (for female) 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 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. 
  • 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
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 would be granted 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.
How to apply
a.)    All applications are to be made online. Application Fee is N2,500.00.

b.)
  1. Obtain a PIN Code from any branch of Ecobank nationwide upon the payment of N2,500.00. Application Fee to the designated cashier with effect from 12 April 2012.
  2. Log on to: www.nigerianarmyms.org 
  3. Select Short Service Combatant.
  4. Enter basic details as requested alongside the PIN Code.
  5. Log in to begin filling the forms and upload documents and passport.
c.)    Print Out.   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-cards to the selection board during the interview.

Further Information

For further information, you may call  09-8734009 between 0900hrs and  1700 hrs from Monday to Friday.  You may also visit www.nigerian-army.org
For technical support and complaints, call the following support lines  01-7339334, 07026936166, 07092426991  or  email: support@nigerianarmyms.org

Army Headquarters
Department of Military Secretary
Mambilla Barracks
Asokoro Abuja

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