The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027, providing eligible Nigerians with an opportunity to pursue a commission as officers in the Nigerian Army.
The Short Service Combatant Commission is one of the Nigerian Army's officer commissioning programmes designed to recruit suitably qualified Nigerians into the officer corps.
Successful candidates are expected to undergo military training and, upon successful completion, receive commissions into the Nigerian Army.
According to information released about the exercise, applicants may be considered for various combat and combat-support branches, depending on their qualifications and the needs of the Nigerian Army.
Both civilian applicants and serving military personnel may be eligible, subject to the specific conditions contained in the official recruitment guidelines.
Prospective applicants should carefully review the official requirements before submitting an application.
Areas of Service
Applicants may be considered for different branches and corps of the Nigerian Army, including areas such as:
• Infantry
• Armour
• Artillery
• Signals
• Intelligence
Other designated combat-support functions
Army recruitment portal, http://nashortservice.army.mil.ng, select the SSCC option and carefully follow the application instructions.
The specific corps or branch available to an applicant can depend on their academic qualification, professional background and the Army's manpower requirements.
Applicants are advised not to wait until the final days of the exercise before completing their applications. Technical problems, incomplete information or missing documents could affect an application.
“For enquiries, applicants can contact: 07016874003 and 07047340295. The lines are available daily from 8am to 6pm.
Because recruitment information can change, candidates should confirm the current deadline and application status through the official Nigerian Army recruitment platform before submitting their forms.
