Nigerian Army invites applications from eligible Nigerians for
commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service
Commission (DSSC) officers Course 20.
Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission – DSSC Course 20 Recruitment 2012.
The Nigerian Army invites applications for Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) officers in the following NA specialties:
Corps and Services
Applications should be into any of the following Corps and Services of the NA:
A.) Medical Corps.
Specialists Doctors/Dental Specialists: Applicants must possess
postgraduate degrees in any of the following areas and must be duly
registered with the National or West African Postgraduate College:
Orthopaedic Surgery, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Ear, Nose and Throat,
Ophthalmology, Radiology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics &
Gynaecology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Oral Pathology and
Paedodontics
General Medical and Dental Practitioners: Applicants must possess
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MB BCh) or
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and must be fully registered with the
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
Optometrists: Applicants must possess Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
and must be registered with the appropriate professional body.
Dental Therapists and Dental Technologists: Applicants must possess
Higher Diplomas and must be fully registered with relevant
professional bodies.
Clinical Psychologists: Applicants must possess BSc in Clinical Psychology.
Nurses: Applicants must possess BSc Nursing with full registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Pharmacists: Applicants must possess Bachelor of Pharmacy and must be
fully registered with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria.
Professionals Allied to Medicine: Applicants must possess a minimum of
Second Class Lower degree in any of the following areas: Radiology –
Medical Image Science, Hospital Administration, BMLS, AIMLS, AIMLT –
Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy and Medical Social Works.
B.) Directorates of Chaplain Services / Islamic Affairs
Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant): Applicants must
possess minimum of Second Class Lower degree in Theology, Pastoral
Counseling or Divinity 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 in the NA with a
minimum of 5 years experience in Chaplaincy work.
Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic): Applicants must be
validly ordained Roman Catholic priests with at least 2 years pastoral
experience. Applicants must possess degree in Theology/Philosophy or any
other related bachelor degree in Theology from Roman Catholic approved
seminary, affiliated to any National Universities Commission accredited
university or Urbanian University, Rome. Applicants must have good
standing at the church and also released by a Diocesan Bishop.
Applicants must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of
Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic).
Directorate of Islamic Affairs: Applicants must possess BA Arabic and
Islamic Studies from recognized Nigerian universities, Azhar University,
Cairo or Saudi University. Each applicant would be required to produce
testimony of excellent character from a reputable religious organization
in Nigeria. Polytechnic/College of Education graduates are not
eligible.
C.) Education Corps.
Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Lower degree or HND
Upper Credit in any of the following areas: Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, French/Arabic Language, English Language,
Library/Archival/Museulogy and Printing Technology. Others are
Geography, Education Curriculum and Development, History or
International Relations.
D.) Directorate of Legal Services.
Applicants must possess LLB and BL and must have been called to the
Bar, with a minimum of 3 years legal practice experience/court
appearance.
E.) Band Corps.
Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Lower degree or HND
Lower Credit or equivalent in Music with L.R.A.M and A.R.C.M.
F.) Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps.
Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Lower degree or HND
(Upper Credit) in any of the following areas: Metallurgy, Production,
Industrial, Aeronautic, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Marine
Engineering. Others are Marine Architecture, Electronic and Computer
Engineering. Such academic fields must be registrable with the Nigerian
Society of Engineers and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in
Nigeria (COREN).
G.) Engineers Corps.
Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Lower degree or HND
(Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Civil, Electrical,
Mechanical and Building Engineering. Others are Architecture,
Quantity/Estate/Land Surveying, Town Planning, Geology or Geographic
Information Systems.
H.) Supply and Transport Corps.
Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Lower degree or HND
(Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Catering and Hotel
Management, Food Technology, Shipping and Supply Chain Management,
Business Administration, Economics or Marketing. A good working
experience will be an added advantage.
I.) Directorate of Army Physical Training.
Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Lower degree or HND
(Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Human Kinetics, Physical
and Health Education, Health Education, Physical Education, Sports
Administration (PGD), Coaching Certificates (HND/NIS), Physiotherapy or
Sports Psychology.
Entry Requirements
An applicant must fulfill the following:
a.) Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
b.) Be male or female between the ages of 22 and 35 years for both
service personnel and civilians. Individuals applying to any of the
Chaplain Services or Directorate of Islamic Affairs are to be between
the ages of 22 and 40 years.
c.) Be medically and physically fit.
d.) Measure not less than 1.68m (for male) and 1.65m (for female) in height.
e.) Must not have been convicted by any court of law.
f.) Possess a minimum of first degree of not less than Second Class
Lower Division from a recognized University or HND from a recognized
Polytechnic of not less than Lower Credit. HND holders applying to the
Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps must possess
Upper Credit.
g.) Applicants (less serving members of the Armed Forces) must have
completed the NYSC Scheme or provide proof of exemption as the case may
be.
h.) Graduates with registrable professional qualifications must be
duly registered by relevant bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the
commencement of cadet training.
I.) Possess valid birth certificate endorsed by the National
Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council of birth or
valid age declaration.
j.) Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
k.) Recommended by at least two recognizable referees who must attest
to the applicant’s character and integrity. Serving military personnel
must be recommended by their commanders.
Conditions of Service
Direct Short Service Commission 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 commissioned officer.
All selected candidates will be required to undergo an initial military training.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be
granted the rank of Lieutenant with no advantage of seniority except
fully registered Medical Doctors, Architects, Lawyers and holders of
doctorate degrees in fields relevant to individual services who will be
commissioned in the same rank but with 3 months seniority.
Method of Application
The following will apply:
a.) All applications are to be made online. Application Fee is N2,500.00
b.) To apply:
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.
Log on to: www.nigerianarmyms.org
Select Direct Short Service.
Enter basic details as requested alongside the PIN Code.
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.
Closing Date
Applications close on 16 May 2012.
Further Information
For further information, you may call 09-8734009 between 0900 hrs
and 1700 hrs from Monday to Friday. You may also visit
www.nigerianarmy.org
For technical support and complaints, call the following support lines 01-7339334, 07026936166, 07092426991
Army Headquarters
Department of Military Secretary
Mambilla Barracks
Asokoro Abuja
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