Nigerian Army opens free online applications for Direct Short Service Commission
The Nigerian Army has announced applications for the 29/2026 Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) course, open to both civilians and serving military personnel. The commission is available in five corps: Engineers, Signals, Medical Corps, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and Education Corps.
Applications are completely free and must be submitted online at www.recruitment.army.mil.ng from January 7 to February 4, 2026. For enquiries, contact 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily.
This opportunity allows eligible Nigerians to become commissioned officers in specialized technical corps. With the February 4 deadline, interested applicants have approximately four weeks to complete their registration through the official portal.