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.
However, only serving military personnel sponsored by any of the
Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces to civil institutions shall be
considered.
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CORPS AND SERVICES
2. Applications should be into any of the following Corps and Services of the NA:
a.
Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport. Applicants must
possess a minimum of Bsc (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower
Credit) in Hotel and Catering Management.
b. Nigerian Army Medical Corps.
(1) General Duty Medical/Dental Officers. 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.
(2) General Pharmacists. Applicants must possess B Pharm and must be registered with PCN.
(3)
Dental Technologists and Dental Therapists. Applicants must possess a
minimum of BSc (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in
Dental Technology and Dental Therapy and must be registered with
relevant professional bodies.
(4) General Nurses and
Midwives. Applicants must possess RN/M or minimum of BSc (Second
Class Lower) degree in Nursing with full registration with the Nursing
and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
(5) Epidemiologist/Health
Statistics. Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc (Second Class
Lower) degree in either Medical Statistics or Epidemiology.
(6)
Mental Health and Psychology. Applicants must possess a minimum of
BSc (Second Class Lower) degree in either Mental Health or Clinical
Psychology.
(7) Human Nutritionist. Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc (Second Class Lower) degree in Nutrition.
(8)
Medical Imaging Scientist/Radiographers. Applicants must possess a
minimum of BSc (Second Class Lower) degree in Imaging Science or
Radiography.
(9) Medical Laboratory Scientists. Applicants
must possess a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)/AIMLS/AIMLT
degree with minimum of (Second Class Lower).
(10)
Optometrist. Applicants must possess Doctor of Optometry (D.
Optometry) degree and must be registered with the appropriate
professional body.
Note: All applicants for Medical Corps, are
expected to present proof of registration with their professional
regulatory bodies and current practicing license.
c. Nigerian Army Finance Corps. Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc (Second Class Lower) degree
or
HND (Lower Credit) in the following areas: Economics, Accounting,
Banking and Finance, Business and Accounts and Computer Science.
Membership of any of the following Professional Accountancy
organizations is required: ICAN, ANAN, CIMA and ACCA.
d.
Nigerian Army Band Corps. Applicants must possess a minimum of BA
(Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in Music.
e.
Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant). Applicants must
possess minimum of BA (Second Class Lower) degree in Pastoral
Psychology, New Testament Theology, Old Testament Theology, Pastoral
Counseling and Child Evangelism 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 5 years experience in Chaplaincy work.
f.
Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic). Applicants must
possess a minimum of Bachelor (Second Class Lower) degree in any of the
following areas: Philosophy and Theology from a Roman Catholic approved
seminary, affiliated to a National Universities Commission accredited
University or Urbanian University, Rome. Applicants must have good
standing in the church and be also released by a Diocesan Bishop.
Applicants must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of
Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic).
g. Directorate of
Islamic Affairs. Applicants must possess a minimum of BA, B Ed (Second
Class Lower) degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies, LLB Sharia with
Diploma in Arabic from recognized Nigerian universities, Azhar
University, Cairo or Saudi University. Each applicant would be required
to produce testimony of excellent character from a reputable religious
organization in Nigeria. Applicants must be able to speak English
Language.
h. Directorate of Legal Services (Army).
Applicants must possess LLB BL from a recognized institution. A minimum
of 2 years post Law School legal practice is required and applicants
must present evidence of this.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3. An applicant must fulfill the following:
a. Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
b. Be male or female between the ages of 22 and 35 years for both serving personnel and civilians.
c. Be medically and physically fit.
d. Measure not less than 1.68m (for male) and 1.65m (for female) in height.
e. Must not have been convicted by any court of law.
f.
Possess a minimum of first degree of not less than Second Class Lower
Division from a recognized University or HND from a recognized
Polytechnic of not less than Lower Credit.
g. Applicants
(less serving members of the Armed Forces) must have completed the NYSC
Scheme or provide proof of exemption as the case may be.
h.
Graduates with registrable professional qualifications must be duly
registered by relevant bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the
commencement of cadet training.
i. Possess valid birth
certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or
Local Government Council or valid age declaration.
j. Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
k.
Recommended by at least 2 recognizable referees who must attest to the
applicant's character and integrity. Serving military personnel must be
recommended by their commanders. Civilians could be recommended by a
Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces
not below the rank of a Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an
Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the state
of the applicant.
l. Candidates must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
m. Only academic credentials obtained from 2004 to date will be accepted.
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CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
4.
Direct Short Service Commission will be granted for 10 years, for an
initial probation period of 3 years, renewable yearly for another
period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission may be granted on
conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
5. All selected candidates will be required to undergo an initial military training.
6.
Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall
be granted the rank of Lieutenant with no advantage of seniority except
for fully registered Medical Doctors, Lawyers and holders of doctorate
degree in fields relevant to individual Service who will be commissioned
in the same rank but with 3 months seniority.
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METHOD OF APPLICATION
7. The following will apply:
a. Applications are to be made online.
b. To apply:
(1)
Obtain a PayChoice PIN Code from any branch of First Bank nationwide
upon the payment of N2,500.00 Application Fee to the designated cashier
with effect from 14 May 2014.
(2) Logon to www.nigerianarmyms.org
(3) Click on 'Online Application'
(4) Enter basic details as requested alongside the PIN Code.
(5) Select 'Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC)'
(6) Click 'Register Now' to validate your PIN
(7) On successful validation, you will be redirected to the login page
(8) Login with your Username and Password to begin filling the forms, upload documents and passport.
c. Print Out. Applicants are to complete the form online and upload all required
documents stated in the general instructions. Applicants must print out their online
generated photo-card on completion of their application. Successful applicants are
required to present their printed photo-cards to the selection board during the interview.
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CLOSING DATE
8. All applications must be submitted not later than 24 June 2014.
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