2012 Recruitment for Short Service Combatant Commission Officers at Nigerian Army

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Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission officers. The SSC offers an excellent opportunity to young Nigerians who intend 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 or female  between the ages of 24 and 29.

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 (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 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

3.   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.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

(1) Obtain a PIN Code from any branch of Ecobank nationwide upon the payment of N2,500 Application Fee to the Cashier.

(2) Logon to Nigerian Army Job Portal

(3) Read the Qualification Criteria.

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

(5) Click on 'Register' to fill the registration form. Ensure you type the PIN Code obtained from the bank correctly

NOTE: REGISTRATION IS TO BE DONE ONCE. IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED BEFORE JUST LOGIN TO CONTINUE FILLING YOUR FORM.

(6) On successful registration, you will receive a success email and SMS from 'The Nigerian Army'.

(7) Click on 'Login' to login, then you can start filling the forms.

(8) Edit your Application Profile (This will require a passport photo and your biodata).

(9) Edit your Qualifications (WASSCE, and other Certificates are entered here).

(10) Edit/Upload Documents (Attach your Certificates here).

THE NEXT OPTION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL ALL ABOVE STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN.

(11) Print your photo cards.The first page is to be signed by Court of Law.The second page is for your Local Government to sign.

Online Application Closes On 16 May 2012.

2012 Recruitment for Short Service Combatant Commission Officers

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[Jobbers]

The deadline for online application for 2012 Recruitment for Short Service Combatant Commission Officers at Nigerian Army has been postponed to 31st May 2012.