The Nigerian Army has released the shortlist for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027 Selection Board. Successful candidates are to report to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Ribadu Campus (Old Site), Kaduna, on Monday, November 23, 2026.
The selection exercise will run from November 23 to December 11, 2026. The Army’s official recruitment portal carries the shortlist and instructions for applicants.
Key Highlights
- The Nigerian Army has released the SSCC Course 50/2027 shortlist.
- Shortlisted candidates must report to NDA Ribadu Campus, Kaduna, on November 23, 2026.
- The selection exercise is scheduled to end on December 11, 2026.
- Reporting time is 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; late arrivals risk disqualification.
- Candidates must present original documents and at least two photocopies.
- The Army says the recruitment and selection process is free of charge.
How to check the Nigerian Army SSCC Course 50/2027 shortlist
Applicants should visit the Nigerian Army’s official Short Service recruitment portal at nashortservice.army.mil.ng to confirm whether their names appear on the list. Candidates should rely on the Army portal for updates and instructions about the selection exercise.
Reporting time and disqualification rule
Shortlisted candidates are directed to report to the NDA Old Site in Kaduna between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on November 23. The Army says candidates who arrive after 11:00 a.m. will be automatically disqualified from the exercise.
Applicants should make their travel arrangements in advance and arrive within the stipulated reporting period.
What the SSCC programme offers
The Short Service Combatant Commission provides qualified Nigerian civilians and serving military personnel an opportunity to become commissioned officers in the Nigerian Army. The programme covers Combat Arms, including Infantry and Armour, and Combat Support Arms such as Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence.
Candidates who complete the required training are typically commissioned as Second Lieutenants under a 15-year short service commission.
Documents required for the selection board
The Army has directed shortlisted candidates to bring original documents and at least two photocopies of the following, arranged in a file jacket:
- Academic and professional certificates, including testimonials and an NYSC discharge or valid exemption certificate, as applicable.
- A valid birth certificate or age declaration.
- Certificate of state of origin.
- Bank-authenticated Bank Verification Number (BVN) certificate and National Identification Number (NIN) slip or card.
- Completed SSCC recruitment portal printouts, including photo-slips and referee forms.
- For serving military personnel, official leave or pass, military identity card and a letter of recommendation from their Commanding Officer.
Candidates should also bring writing materials, three pairs of blue shorts, plain white short-sleeved T-shirts, white canvas shoes and socks, toiletries, cutlery, bedding and recent photographs. A Letter of Consent signed by a parent or guardian and endorsed by a Commissioner for Oaths is also required.
Stages of the Nigerian Army SSCC selection exercise
The selection board will assess candidates’ eligibility, physical fitness and suitability for military service. The stages include document verification, medical examination, physical fitness tests, academic tests and an oral interview.
Candidates will be accommodated and fed during the selection exercise but must pay for their transport to and from Kaduna. The Army has prohibited the use of personal vehicles during the exercise and said visitors will not be allowed. Any alteration to submitted documents will render them invalid, and candidates are expected to maintain discipline throughout the process.
Army warns candidates against recruitment scams
The Nigerian Army says all stages of its recruitment exercise are free of charge. Applicants should avoid unofficial websites, agents or individuals demanding money or promising to secure shortlisting or influence selection results.
Applications for SSCC Course 50/2027 were open from August 14 to October 17, 2026. Applicants were required to be Nigerian citizens by birth, aged 23 to 27 by January 10, 2027, and hold at least a first degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower or an HND with a minimum of Lower Credit.
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