How to apply for Nigerian Army 2027 Short Service recruitment

The Nigerian Army is accepting applications for its Short Service Combatant Commission Course 50/2027, targeting qualified civilians and serving military personnel for officer roles. The recruitment notice invites eligible Nigerians to apply for commission in Combat Arms, including Infantry and Armour Corps, as well as Combat Support Arms like Artillery, Engineers, Signals, and Intelligence Corps.

To be eligible, applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, aged between 23 and 27 as of January 10, 2027. They must also be medically, mentally, and physically fit according to Army standards. Male applicants need a minimum height of 1.68 meters, while female applicants require 1.65 meters. Academically, candidates must hold at least a first degree with a Second Class Lower Division or an HND with a Lower Credit from an accredited institution, with credentials obtained between 2018 and the present.

Civilian applicants require an NYSC discharge certificate, while serving military personnel need an NYSC exemption certificate. Both groups must provide attestation letters from their degree-awarding institutions and recommendations from at least two recognized referees. Applicants must not have any criminal convictions, belong to cults, or have body inscriptions or tattoos. The application window opened on Friday, August 14, 2026, and will close on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Interested candidates must apply through the Nigerian Army recruitment portal, selecting the SSCC option and registering with a valid email address.