The Nigerian Army has opened applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission Course 50/2027. The recruitment is open to eligible Nigerian civilians and serving military personnel. Successful candidates will be commissioned as officers after training. Applications must be submitted by on or before Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Short Service Combatant Commission is a direct entry route into the Nigerian Army officer corps. It targets graduates and qualified serving soldiers who want to transition into commissioned ranks. SSCC officers serve in combat and combat support roles. The combat arms cover Infantry and Armour Corps. The combat support arms include Artillery, Engineers, Signals, and Intelligence Corps. The program has produced officers who have risen to senior command positions. The Army has warned applicants to ignore fake recruitment portals. Only the official portal carries legitimate application forms. Fraudsters often exploit recruitment windows to extort money from desperate job seekers.
Prospective applicants must visit nashortservice.army.mil.ng to apply. They should select the SSCC option and follow the instructions. The Army says the application is completely free. Enquiry lines are open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Applicants can call 07016874003 or 07047340295 for support. Official recruitment jingles will air on television and radio stations. The Army has urged the public to rely only on verified channels. Security agencies are stretched across multiple internal operations. This recruitment drive will bolster officer numbers in frontline units. The October deadline gives candidates roughly two months to prepare and submit.
