₦airaland Forum

MrSuama:
All the best sir.

Thank you sir

Stringz1:
I got to camp on the second day, at the gate, you have to change before you will be allowed into the camp. Your bags will be searched and you will be asked to proceed to the inner gate. At the inner gate, we saw some canopies already arranged and people were waiting to welcome us bh checking our names and issuing us a bib that has your state code and a number. You will be known by this number all through your stay in the candidate village.
We had to ground a*s till we were plenty enough to match down to our various hostels after collecting our bed and pillow (if you are lucky).
After getting a bed space, we are required to return to the dinning hall and wait.
The next day, credential screening commenced after waking up as early as 4am to prepare for breakfast at 6am. However we were split into two groups… some went for Medicals while others waited for credentials.
The Medicals was done at the NDA hospital.
After the Medicals, I came back for my credential screening. At the medical ground, we grounded out as*es for over 16hours till midnight (we did eye test, blood test, psycho analysis, ECG, Dental, urine test).
After the Medicals, we came to do credentials based on Corp you applied for. If your papers are complete, you have no reason to be worried.
On Monday, the candidates who didn’t pass the standard of the army were called out and sent home.
To be continued

After the guys were sent off, the remaining candidates were marched down to the PT center. We were instructed on the exercise for the day. All the marks for each exercise was also stated to the hearing of the candidates. 18minutes was given as the allocated time for the 3.2km race. We finished the race and each candidate were out in various boxes. Very few people fainted. Nobody was disqualified for coming late after the race. Then we went for push-ups, sit ups and pull ups. I was able to do 30, 30 and 9 respectively.

After that we were returned to the hostel via jogging for clean up and breakfast .
Then we were called out to see the board for interview. After the board interview, you submit your chest number bib and you are free to go home

I got to camp on the second day, at the gate, you have to change before you will be allowed into the camp. Your bags will be searched and you will be asked to proceed to the inner gate. At the inner gate, we saw some canopies already arranged and people were waiting to welcome us bh checking our names and issuing us a bib that has your state code and a number. You will be known by this number all through your stay in the candidate village.
We had to ground a*s till we were plenty enough to match down to our various hostels after collecting our bed and pillow (if you are lucky).
After getting a bed space, we are required to return to the dinning hall and wait.
The next day, credential screening commenced after waking up as early as 4am to prepare for breakfast at 6am. However we were split into two groups… some went for Medicals while others waited for credentials.
The Medicals was done at the NDA hospital.
After the Medicals, I came back for my credential screening. At the medical ground, we grounded out as*es for over 16hours till midnight (we did eye test, blood test, psycho analysis, ECG, Dental, urine test).
After the Medicals, we came to do credentials based on Corp you applied for. If your papers are complete, you have no reason to be worried.
On Monday, the candidates who didn’t pass the standard of the army were called out and sent home.
To be continued

MUTERIKA:
Sir, any info about SSC?

My senior man sir, as soon as I get any signal, I’d definitely post it here.
Thank you for all you’ve been doing on this thread too, may our dreams become a reality in Jesus name.
I’ve seen many regular guys from here become officers, ours won’t be an exception by God’s grace

To whom it may concern

The DSSC screening will take place between 21 and 31 of March. The list should be out soon in their site. Check daily trust for further information.
Wishing us the very best.
Come on!

theultimatep3:
Thanks for your response. Please what's the required running distance and time for the airforce training

About 3.2km in 15minutes - 19minutes sha
The earlier the better for you

theultimatep3:
Please does the Nigerian airforce accept education graduates

Every year, the various forces send out their requirements and eligible applicants apply.
Each year is different except for some things that remain constant. I urge you to take every recruitment process individually as blanket questions like this depend on the year and the requirements for that year.
Cheers.
For now, let’s focus on information from the Nigeria Army DSSC that is the ongoing exercise.

Prinzton:
What's the authenticity of this?

Someone clearly asked you to check the NAF portal, what further authentication are you looking for?

Charrliie:
Hey guys, hope we are all doing okay. Abeg nobody don get update on SSC?

Election period no let boys get clear update/signal.
The whole country just dey one kine brouhaha

Charrliie:
I'll advise you to wait till you see the official advertisements before you apply. The ads should be out later today.

Thanks boss

Has anyone been able to print their application after submitting?

MUTERIKA:
WTF, they should do normal o. Either release it alongside SSC or add Education and Public Relations to DSSC

While I understand your bias, army doesn't care about it.
Last year they excluded law and some other courses, heaven did not fall.
They release based on vacancies. Cheers

abikason:
DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 27/2023
CAUTION: THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS ADVISED TO DISREGARD ANY ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL OPENED BEFORE THIS PUBLICATION.



NOTICE: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE TO ALSO WATCH OUT FOR SUBSEQUENT JINGLES ON TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS AFTER THIS PUBLICATION.



ADVERTISEMENT FOR DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 27/2023



1. Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.



CORPS AND SERVICES



a. Nigerian Army Medical Corps. All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license. Other requirements are as follows:

(1) Medical Consultants of Various Disciplines. Applicants could belong to fields of specialization such as General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Anesthesia, Neuro-Surgery, Cardiothoracic, ENT Surgery, Physicians (Cardiologists, Endocrinologist, Nephrologists, and Neurologists), Ophthalmologists as well as Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, Pediatricians and Family Medicine Physicians. Applicants must also satisfy the following criteria:

(2) Medical Doctors (Non-Consultants). Applicants must possess MBBS/BDS or equivalent with not more than 5 years post - qualification experience and must be fully registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria(MDCN).

(3) Dietitians/Nutritionists. Applicants must possess a minimum of a BSc (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) and must be fully registered with relevant professional bodies.

(4) Dental Surgeons. Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Lower degree and must be fully registered with relevant professional bodies.

(5) Pharmacists. Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy and must be fully registered with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria.

(6) Nurses. Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc (Second Class) Lower Degree in Pediatrics or Nephrology or they must be in one of the following categories: Orthopedic, Anesthetist, Registered or Psychiatric Nurses (with BSc Second Class Lower Degree) fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

(7) Medical Laboratory Scientists. Applicants must possess a minimum of a BSc (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in Medical Laboratory Science and must be fully registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.

( Speech Therapists. Applicants must possess a minimum of a BSc (Second Class Lower) degree in Speech Therapy and must be fully registered with relevant professional bodies.

(9) Occupational Therapists. Applicants must possess a minimum of a BSc (Second Class Lower) degree in Occupational Therapy and must be fully registered with relevant professional bodies.



2. Nigerian Army Band Corps. Applicants must possess a minimum BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND Lower Credit or equivalent in Music with an Associate of Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) and Associate of Royal College of Music (ARCM).



3. Directorate of Legal Service. Applicants must possess LLB (Hons) from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have been called to the bar from Nigerian Law School. A minimum of 2 years post-law School legal practice is required and applicants must present evidence of such.



4. Directorate of Islamic Affairs. Applicants must possess a minimum of BA, B Ed (Second Class Lower) degree in the following areas: Hadith and Islamic Studies, Tafseer (Exegesis) and Qur’anic Science, Hadith Sciences, Islamic Theology and Hadith, Islamic Propagation and Religious Studies; and Qur’an 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 Islamic religious organization in Nigeria. Applicants must be able to speak Arabic and English languages.



5. Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant). Applicants must possess a minimum BA (Second Class Lower) degree in Divinity Theology 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 the NA with a minimum of 6 years experience in Chaplaincy work and must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant). Applicants must provide proof of Ordination, attestation, and certification by an ordained Bishop.



6. Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic). Applicants must be Ordained Catholic Priests from a Roman Catholic-approved seminary, affiliated with a National UniversitiesCommission accredited University or Urbanian University, Rome. Applicants should possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Arts (Second Class Lower) degree in Philosophy or Theology. Applicants must have good standing in the church and be released by a Diocesan Bishop with proof of ordination. Applicants must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic).



ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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 20 and 30 years. Medical consultants could be between 25 - 40 years of age by May 2023.

c. Be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to NA standards.

d. Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who are either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.

e. Applicants must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.

f. Measure in height at least 1.68m (for males) and 1.65m (for females).

g. Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.

h. Possess at least a first degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.

i. Possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.

j. Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.

k. Applicants must possess an NYSC discharge certificate or a valid exemption certificate as appropriate.

l. Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.

m. Only post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2013 to date will be considered.

n. Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parent/guardians and Next of Kin.

o. Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.

p. Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to post-secondary).

q. Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of NA sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions (where applicable). Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years in the unit.

r. Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.

s. Candidates with the ability to swim will have added advantage.



CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

3. DSSC will be granted for a total of 15 years, for an initial period of 8 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer. Other Service conditions include the following:

a. The DSSC officers shall be on probation for the first 3 years of service.

b. Conversion to Direct Regular Commission (DRC) is not automatic but based on application by an eligible commissioned officer. It is however based on the 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 Direct Short Service Commission before they are granted commission into the NA.

d. The reckonable period of service for civilians who become commissioned officers will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training while that of military personnel applicants would be the date of enlistment.

e. Medical Consultant Officers on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major with seniority effective from the date of commission.

f. Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant (except for medical consultants who will be commissioned as Majors) with seniority effective from the date of commission.



METHOD OF APPLICATION

4. Applications are to be made online free of charge from 26 January 2023 to 9 March 2023.

a. How to apply:

(1) Go online and visit the NA webpage at: recruitment.army.mil.ng and choose the DSSC option from the page.

(2) You will be redirected to the page where you can read the qualification criteria for the ongoing DSSC courses.

(3) Click on the “Apply Now” button for the DSSC as per your qualification.

(4) At the prompt, you will be required to select if you are serving/have served in the Armed Forces of Nigeria, choose the appropriate option and proceed.

(5) If you do not have an account click on “Sign Up” (a verification will be sent to your email) or enter your login details and log in.

(6) Fill out the form and ensure all required documents listed below are uploaded:

(a) Passport photograph.

(b) Educational certificates.

(c) Evidence of membership in any professional body.

(d) Certificate of state of origin.

(e) Birth certificate or age declaration.

(f) NIN / BVN

b. Print Out. Applicants must print out their online generated photo slip on completion of their application. The first page is to be signed by the Registrar of any Court of Law while the second page is to be signed by the applicants’ Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from an applicant’s state of origin. Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at selected examination centers chosen by applicants or assigned as appropriate. Successful candidates would also present their printed photo slips at Examination Centres and subsequently to the Selection Board during the interview.

CLOSING DATE

6. All applications must be submitted online no later than 9 March 2023.

FURTHER INQUIRIES

7. For further inquiries, please call 08179269294 and 08109959294 between 0800 - 1800 hours(8 am - 6 pm) daily.



Requirements
Minimium Age 20
Maximium Age 40
Minimium Height 1.65
Minimium Grade Second Class - Lower Division
Application Period 20 Jan 23 - 25 Jan 23

© Nigerian Army

We go again in the name that is above all names. Hoorah

AmancalledGod:
What's the possibility that we are going to make it to the final stage, without been screen out cus of the classes of our qualifications

My bro, you miss every shot you don't take.
I'm a lawyer, I'm sure most 2.1 and First class lawyers are not interested in the force, na 2.2 plenty for force side
Among those who got 2.1 and first class, some made 2.2 in law school... So of the military is sincere, the chances of having a lawyer who got double 2.1 is not looking great at all.

So basically, if they'd give us a fair chance to prove ourselves...that's a chance I'm willing to take.

I don't move with a defeated mentality too, so until it's over...it's not over

AmancalledGod:
Any 2:2 here that have registered with the Air Force please indicate

Yo! Wassup?

If he went above and beyond to secure the contract, don't be an ingrate because of money.
He will definitely link yo to others. However, if he didn't help you secure it, do what's best for you.
Wishing you the best.

decatalyst:
You see why people abscond from this sh!thole?

This explains why people at the apex of their career here still choose to migrate overseas.

They just ended that fine woman without just cause! In what state will the family be? He children and colleagues

I can't advise anyone from leaving I beg!

Reading this early morning on the boxing Day is even traumatizing.

This premise is faulty, police kill people overseas too. If that's your sole reason, it's a dumb reason to migrate

OptimistBrain:
Thanks �. I appreciate. Just applied

Wishing us the best.

OptimistBrain:
Please what are the documents you uploaded?

Degree
Birth certificate
Professional certificate
NIN (not compulsory)

Nimi3326:
same here. have you been able to upload it now?

I have been able to upload it now.

I used a laptop

Speedy001:
Facing same challenges

Try using a laptop

sofken:
Mine was uploaded easily, maybe you need to reduce the sizes of your credential before uploading. Just try more

I already rduced the sizes, but I'd try again Sha

Thanks

Maybe I'd go to a cyber cafe to try them

My two phones can't click on that degree upload button but others are uploading easily

Is there anyone that has been able to apply? Because I can't upload my degree results and it's frustrating. Anyone with similar situation?

Vuresolo:
How did you get admitted into higher institution?

For some private schools, art courses don't need a credit in mathematics

I may be wrong

Abectox199:
Can OND person apply and get it??

No
Only HND and Degree holders are eligible

Man102:
I have applied

Please how were you able to upload your degree?

Has anyone been able to apply?
The site isn't letting me upload my degree result

zayyadidris:
if you have Masters you can use it instead of your 2.2

Thanks, I do have a call to Bar certificate, Letts hope that will suffice.

Meanwhile, has anyone been able to successfully finish their own registration? How did you upload your degree certificate?
That button isn't working over here

AmancalledGod:
Please i have second class lower, is it still possible, i apply for Air force, abi nah only people that graduated with first class and second class upper are only qualified.

Inside me I'm already crying ��

We are literally in the same situation. I spoke to my cousin who is a group commander if I should still go ahead an apply despite having 2.2, he said "that will be a waste of time and resources".

I just gave up immediately I heard that. You can try though... I wish you the best...I'd just wait for the next Army DSSC, those ones dey accept 2.2

As much as all your feelings are valid, remember also that it's hard for her too.
She's in a new place with no family nor friend... Take it easy on her o.
Especially if she wasn't like this when she was in Nigeria. You know your wife better than all of us.
I'm sure if you didn't think she was worth it, you'd not be making all these sacrifices for both of you.

Pray for her, support her as much as you can.

I hope y'all meet again in happiness and get good testimonies

Don't let anyone poison your mind

Prospect048:
what did he now said when u told him it is not out yet

They don't exactly have time to reply to every message they get. Whatever he says, I'd be sure to notify you