The Digest:
The Nigerian Army has opened the application portal for its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026. Eligible civilians and serving military personnel are invited to apply for officer commissions into specialised corps, where their skills will contribute directly to national defense and security operations.
Key Points:
- Applications are open for DSSC Course 29/2026 from January 7 to February 4, 2026
- Both civilian and serving military personnel with professional qualifications may apply
- Successful candidates will be commissioned into one of five specialised corps:
— Nigerian Army Engineers
— Nigerian Army Signals
— Nigerian Army Medical Corps
— Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
— Nigerian Army Education Corps - All applications must be completed online at recruitment.army.mil.ng and are free of charge
- The Army advises early submission and accuracy of all required information
- Helplines are available for inquiries: 08179269294 and 08109959294, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Sources: Daily Trust, Nigerian Army Recruitment Portal
