Army opens application for Short Service Combatant Commission Course 50/2027

The Nigerian Army has opened applications for eligible Nigerians seeking commission into the force under the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027.

The Army announced the commencement of the recruitment exercise in a statement released on Tuesday, saying the application is open to qualified civilians and serving military personnel who meet the required conditions.

Successful applicants will undergo training and, upon commissioning, serve as SSCC officers in the Combat Arms, including the Infantry and Armour Corps, as well as Combat Support Arms comprising the Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps.

Prospective applicants are required to visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal at nashortservice.army.mil.ng and select the SSCC option.

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Applicants are expected to carefully follow the instructions provided on the portal when completing their applications.

The Nigerian Army urged members of the public to disregard any recruitment portal or announcement claiming that applications were opened before the official publication.

The Army also advised prospective applicants to rely only on information published through its official channels.

Applicants and members of the public were further encouraged to watch for official recruitment jingles on television and radio stations following the announcement.

The deadline for applications is Saturday, October 17, 2026.