The Nigerian Army through the Short Service Commission has began accepting applications into the Short Service Combatant Commission Course 48/2025. This means that you can now apply and get recruited to join the Nigerian Army if you meet the necessary criteria.
This article would he uncovering all the information about the Short Service Combatant Commission 48/2025. Let’s get started.
Short Service Combatant Commission Course 48/2025 Requirements
To be eligible for this course, here are the requirements you need to meet:
• Interested individuals must Possess at least a First Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND of not less than Lower Credit in the Arts, Sciences or Humanities from accredited institution of learning.
• Intending staffs must be Nigerian citizen by birth as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.
• Those who apply should be a male or female between the ages of 23 and 27 by January 2025.
• Applicants should attach passport photographs of referees along with the letter of attestation.
• Interested cadidates must submit a Letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
• You should have a height measurement of atleast 1.68m (male) or 1.65m (female).
• Intending officers must not have been convicted by any court of law.
• Those who apply should posess valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council or valid age declaration.
• You must possess NYSC discharge certificate or a valid certificate of exemption.
• Interested individuals must not be members of any cult or fraternity.
• Qualifed candidates are those who have not have been dismissed or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any military or para-military training institutions.
• Interested applicants must be medically, mentally and physically fit according to Nigerian Army Standards.
• Should be of good demeanor which can be attested by two reputable referees.
Only Post-secondary academic credentials obtained from Year 2014 to date will be considered.
• You must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parent/guardians and Next of Kin.
• Interested individuals must not have any body inscriptions or tattoos.
• Interested service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendations by their Commanding Officers / Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of official sponsorship in tertiary academic institutions.
• These service personnels must have served for a minimum period of 5 years in the Armed Forces of Nigeria to be considered.
Documents Needed
These are the documents to have handy when applying for the Short Service Combatant Commission Course 48/2025:
• Passport photograph.
• Bachelor Degree or HND
• Evidence of membership of any professional body.
• State of Origin certificate
• Birth certificate.
How To Apply For The Short Service Combatant Commission Course 48/2025
Follow these step-by-step guide when applying for the Short Service Combatant Commission Course:
Step 1. Visit The Nigerian Army Recruitment Portal. The portal can be accessed via this link: https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/
Step 2. Select the SSC Application option displayed at the homepage.
Step 3. Sign Up and input all necessary information.
Step 4. Upload the necessary documents required.
Step 5. Print out your slip.
After you’ve printed out your slip, there are certain procedures to take in order for it to be accepted on the day of training. Let’s consider that.
SSC Photo-slip Printout
These instructions are to be followed to ensure your SSC Photo-slip printout is valid:
1. Applicants must print out the SSC Photo-slip Printout ONLY from the Nigerian Army Recruitment Portal. This means that printouts from other sources would not be allowed.
2. The first page if the Photo-slip Printout is to be signed by a Court of Law in Nigeria. While the second page is to be signed by either a Local Government Chairman, a military officer of the rank of a Lieutenant colonel or individuals with equivalent qualifications.
3. The Photo-slip should be handled with care as it would be required on the day of the interview. This is when the actual selection would take place.
Additional Information
The SSC application is open to both civilian applicants and those with military record. However, only military officers who are being sponsored by any of the Services of the Armed Forces shall be considered.
Conclusion
As you’ve seen, the Short Service Combatants Commission Course 48/2025 is available for application. Kindly follow up on the information you have just read to increase your chances of being accepted into the force.