How To join The Nigerian Army As A Graduate

The Nigerian Army has a program which is for those who want to join the Nigerian Army as a graduate. This program is called DSSC and SSC. So for those who has been asking this question about how to join the Nigerian Army as a graduate, this post is for you as we will give you every details on how to join the Nigerian Army as a graduate. For those who also want to join the Nigerian Navy as a graduate of the Nigerian Air Force as a graduate, you can also read our previous post on how to join the Nigerian Navy as a graduate and how to join the Nigerian Air Force as a graduate.

The Nigerian Army basically has a program which is meant for SSCE certificate holders which is regarded as regular recruits intake. So if you are not a graduate and want to join the Nigerian Army, this post is not for you, You can refer to our previous post on the Nigerian Army Regular Recruit Intake recruitment.

Before we proceed with the procedure and requirements to join the Nigerian Army as a graduate, there are few things we will want you to understand.

Firstly, the Nigerian Army recruitment for graduates has two different recruitment known as DSSC and SSC. The DSSC is for career people while the SSC is for the non career people. You can read our post about the difference between DSSC and SSC in the Nigerian Army to understand better.

Secondly, those that join the Nigerian Army as a graduate are also known as Commissioned Officers in the Nigerian Army and are are paid better than those of the regular recruits intake. You can read about the Nigerian Army salary, ranks and Allowances.

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Now let’s look at the requirements to join the Nigerian Army as a graduate.

Requirements Needed To Join The Nigerian Army As A Graduate

All the applicants must satisfy the following conditions and requirements before they can be accepted into the Nigerian Army as a graduate.

Applicants must be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.
Applicants either male or female must be between the ages of 23 and 27 years old.
Applicants must be medically, mentally and physically fit according to Nigerian Army Standards.
Be recommended and attested to his/her good character by at least 2 recognizable referees who is either a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of a Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the applicant’s state of origin. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
All the Applied Candidates must submit a Letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
You Measure in height at least 1.68m (for male) and 1.65m (for female).
Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel must not have any disciplinary case and must be confirmed so by the Commanding Officer/Commander.
Possess at least a first degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND of not less than Lower Credit in the arts, sciences or humanities from accredited institution of learning. Courses of study must also be accredited at the time of study.
Applicants must Possess valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council or valid age declaration.
Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Applicants (other than serving members of the Armed Forces) must possess NYSC discharge certificate or a valid certificate of exemption.
Applicants must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parent/guardians and Next of Kin.
Candidates must not have any body inscriptions or tattoos.
Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to post-secondary).
Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendations by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of official sponsorship in tertiary academic institutions. Additionally, they must have served for a minimum period of 5 years in the Armed Forces of Nigeria.All service personnel applicants are under obligation to declare their service status on application as required by Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service for the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Failing to do so constitutes an offence in addition to disqualification at any stage.
Candidates must not be members of any cult/secret society/fraternity.