Nigerian Army (DSSC) Shortlisted Candidates 2024/2025 for Training is Out

The Nigerian Army announces the notification of shortlisted candidates for Direct Short Service Commission 2024. Successful candidates are suitable to report for the training which will take place as soon as possible.

Shortlist Overview

CountryNigeria
OrganizationNigerian Army
Job CategoryGovernmentMilitary
Employment TypeFull-time
Shortlist Released Date1st May, 2024
Training Date10th May, 2024
Shortlist Checking Portalwww.recruitment.army.mil.ng

All registered candidates are advised to access the website and download the shortlist. Read through as you will be guided on the necessary steps to follow.

How to Check Nigerian Army Shortlist 2024

All registered applicants are to follow the procedure below in order to have a smooth and easy access to the shortlisted names. Also, note that checking or downloading of the shortlist is totally free.

  1. Visit https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/military-secretary
  2. Login with your registered email and password
  3. Navigate to “Shortlisted Candidates” and click
  4. Download the shortlist
  5. Check your name

General Instructions

These are key information useful to all the 2024 selected candidates for the recruitment and it is necessary to go through them thoroughly.

  1. Candidates are to report for the with the following:
  • Original credentials including online printout showing his/her passport photograph(s).
  • Four copies of 5 x 7 coloured photographs in suit and in full standing position without cap/hat.
  • Two pairs each of unmarked white round neck vests and navy blue shorts (without stripes).
  • Two pairs of pure white canvas/trainers (rubber type NOT acceptable).
  • Two pairs each of unmarked maroon round neck vests and navy blue track suits (without stripes).
  • Two white shirts, one blue shirt, a black tie and a black belt.
  • Four pairs of white socks and 2 pairs of black socks.
  • Two pairs of national dress or suit and casual wears.
  • One wrist watch.
  • A pair of black laced shoes.
  • Swimming trunk
  • Two white bed sheets and pillow cases.
  • One blanket (grey or army green colour).
  • Two sets of cutlery.
  • Pressing iron.
  • Toiletries.

2. Female candidates should come along with the following items in addition:

  • One pair of black low heel cover shoe.
  • Two black lounge suits.
  • A pair of trouser suit.
  • Two black shorts (tights).

3. Serving military personnel are to come along with release letters and passes from their commanders/commanding officers.

4. Successful candidates who fail to report on the aforementioned date will forfeit their vacancies to candidates on reserve.

5. Reserve candidates are NOT to report to NDA but will be contacted in the event vacancies arise.

N/B: There will be no vacancy for reserve candidates after 31st May 2024.

Training Date

Successful candidates are to report for officer cadet training at the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA), AFAKA, Kaduna on Friday, 10 May 2024.

Congratulations to all Successful Candidates.

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