Nigerian Army Opens Online Applications for DSSC 29/2026, Invites Qualified Nigerians
By Trek Africa Newspaper
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for commissioned officer positions.
The DSSC programme provides an opportunity for professionals to serve the nation as officers in the Nigerian Army, strengthening capacity across critical technical and specialist corps.
According to the announcement, the exercise is open to both civilians and serving military personnel who meet the stipulated requirements.
Successful applicants will be commissioned into selected corps based on their professional qualifications and the operational needs of the Nigerian Army.
The corps open for the DSSC 29/2026 intake include the Nigerian Army Engineers and the Nigerian Army Signals.
Also listed are the Nigerian Army Medical Corps and the Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, which are vital to the Army’s operational efficiency.
The Nigerian Army Education Corps is equally included, reflecting the importance of training, research, and intellectual development within the service.
The Army emphasized that the application process is entirely free, warning applicants to avoid fraudsters and individuals demanding payment for recruitment assistance.
Online applications will officially open on 7 January 2026 and will close on 4 February 2026.
Interested candidates are required to apply exclusively through the Nigerian Army recruitment portal to ensure transparency and fairness in the process.
The DSSC scheme is designed to attract skilled professionals who can contribute their expertise to national defence and security.
Applicants are advised to carefully read and comply with all instructions provided on the recruitment website before submitting their applications.
For further clarification or assistance, designated help lines have been provided by the Nigerian Army.
Enquiries can be made by calling 08179269294 or 08109959294 between 0800 and 1800 hours daily.
Additional information and official updates on the DSSC 29/2026 recruitment exercise are available at www.recruitment.army.mil.ng.
