Posted by Chinenye on Thu 05th Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
The Nigerian Army has released the names of applicants who have been selected for the next stage of its 2027 recruitment exercise.
(Nigerian Army. photo Credit: Nation News)
The Nigerian Army has released the shortlist for its Short Service Combatant Commission, SSCC, Course 50/2027 Selection Board.
Army has shared the news on Thursday on its official account.
Applicants can check their names on the recruitment portal at nashortservice.army.mil.ng.
Shortlisted candidates must report to the Nigerian Defence Academy, Ribadu Campus, Old Site, in Kaduna State from November 23, 2026.
The selection process runs from November 23 to December 11, 2026.
The SSCC programme is open to qualified Nigerian civilians and serving military personnel.
Successful candidates can be commissioned into the Combat Arms, which include Infantry and Armour, or the Combat Support Arms, which include Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence.
After training, successful candidates are usually commissioned as Second Lieutenants on a 15-year short service commission.
Shortlisted candidates should bring original copies of their documents.
These include educational certificates, birth certificates or age declarations, state of origin certificates, National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) slips, signed photo slips and guarantor forms.
The Army warned applicants to avoid unofficial websites, agents and anyone asking for money.
It said every stage of the recruitment process is free.
Shortlisted candidates should prepare for the medical, physical fitness and interview stages.
The Army said the official recruitment website is the only reliable source for updates.