Direct Entry Short Service Commission DSSC Recruitment 2025

July 11, 2025 Recruitbase Job Vacancies 0
DSSC Recruitment

Direct Entry Short Service Commission DSSC Recruitment is a specialized recruitment program designed for qualified civilians and professionals to join the military as officers for a short period of service. It offers a fast-track pathway into the armed forces, allowing individuals with specific educational or professional backgrounds to be commissioned directly after training. The DSSC is now open for applications, providing an opportunity for eligible candidates to serve their country with honor and distinction.

The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF that is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.

DSSC Recruitment 2025 – Basic Qualifications

  • Nationality: Must be a Nigerian citizen by birth or origin.

  • Age Requirement:

    • General applicants: 20–30 years old by 27 September 2025 (i.e., born between 27 Sept 1995 and 27 Sept 2005).

    • Medical Consultants: 25–40 years old (i.e., born between 27 Sept 1985 and 27 Sept 2000).

    • Note: This exercise is not for serving personnel seeking Branch Commission.

  • Height Requirement:

    • Male: Minimum 1.66 meters

    • Female: Minimum 1.63 meters

  • Medical Fitness: Must be physically, medically, and mentally fit according to Nigerian Air Force standards.

General Academic Requirements

  • Minimum Grade:

    • Bachelor’s Degree: Second Class Upper Division

    • HND Holders: Upper Credit

  • Compulsory Subjects: Credits in English Language and Mathematics

  • NYSC: Must possess an NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption

  • Computer Literacy: Advantageous

  • Professional Bodies: Must have full registration (where applicable)

Approved Fields of Study by Category

Engineering & Technology

  • Aircraft Engineering: Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic

  • Armament Technology: Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Explosive Chemistry, Computer Science

  • Communication, Info & Space Tech: ICT, AI, Cybersecurity, Robotics, GIS, Satellite Tech, Programming (PHP, Python, C++, MERN)

  • Biomedical Engineering

Air Operations & Support

  • Air Intelligence: GIS, Psychology, Sociology, Languages (French, Chinese, Arabic), Security Studies

  • Air Traffic Services: Physics, Chemistry, ATC Licence, Diploma in ATC

  • Meteorology: Meteorology, Physics, Geography

Maintenance & Services

  • Fire: Science degrees, Firefighting Certificates

  • Logistics: Procurement, Marketing, Economics, Data Analytics, Chemistry

  • Works & Services: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Land Surveying, Estate Management

Hospitality & Admin

  • Catering: Hotel/Catering/Hospitality/Event Management

  • Administration: Public Admin, HR, Records, Insurance

Specialty Fields

  • Sports: Physical & Health Education

  • Air Provost: Law, Criminology, Psychology, Cybersecurity

  • Education: Ed degrees in key subjects and local languages

  • Chaplaincy/Imam: Theology, Islamic Studies, Arabic, Sharia Law

  • Music: Music/Music Education

  • Legal Services: LLB, BL, LLM

  • Public Relations: Mass Communication, Journalism, Film Production

Medical & Health Sciences

  • Doctors/Dentists/Consultants: MBBS/BDS, license with MDCN

  • Nurses: BNSc/MSc + license with Nursing Council

  • Pharmacy: BPharm/PharmD + license with Pharmacy Council

  • Medical Lab Science: BMLS + license

  • Physiotherapy: BSc/BMR + license

  • Radiography: B.Rad + license

  • Optometry: Doctor of Optometry + license

  • Nutrition/Dietetics: BSc/HND in relevant field

  • Hygiene/Environmental Health: BSc/HND + license

  • Dental Therapy/Tech: BSc/HND + license

  • Psychology: BSc (MSc is a plus)

  • Medical Physiology

Finance & Archives

  • Account & Budget: Accounting/Banking + ICAN/ANAN

  • Museum & Archives: History, Anthropology, Museology

Screening Centers

Applicants will be tested at approved NAF zonal centres, including:

  • Bauchi, Benin, Enugu, Ilorin, Ipetu-Ijesha, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos (Ikeja), Maiduguri, Makurdi, Minna, Port-Harcourt, Sokoto, Yola

Employment Benefits

  • Health Insurance

  • Paid Annual Leave

  • Leave Allowance

  • Pension & Retirement Benefits

  • Free Lunch

Training & Development

Successful candidates under the Direct Short Service Commission will undergo six (6) months of intensive military training, designed to equip them with the core leadership, tactical, and operational skills required for effective service in the Nigerian Air Force.

The Nigerian Air Force is widely regarded as a supportive and growth-oriented workplace, offering:

  • Robust hands-on experience

  • Opportunities for professional and personal development

  • Strong team collaboration

  • Focus on communication, discipline, and accountability

This environment fosters not only career advancement but also long-term excellence in service.

Career Progression

Upon successful completion of training, candidates will be commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer in the Nigerian Air Force.

While the Nigerian Air Force offers stable and secure career opportunities, employee feedback suggests that promotion rates can be gradual. However, the structured military career path allows for long-term professional development, with opportunities for advancement based on merit, service, and additional qualifications.

How to Apply for DSSC Recruitment 2025

1. Local Government Area Attestation Form

  • Must be signed by any of the following (from the applicant’s state of origin):

    • A military officer (minimum Wing Commander or equivalent)

    • A police officer (minimum Assistant Commissioner of Police)

    • A Local Government Chairman or Secretary

    • A Magistrate

    • A Secondary School Principal (attended by the applicant)

  • The Attestation Form must include:

    • Passport photograph of the signee

    • Photocopy of the signee’s ID (Driver’s Licence, National ID, or International Passport)

    • Authentication signature on the back of the applicant’s passport photograph

2. Presentation of Original Credentials

At the Selection Board Interview, applicants must present the following original and photocopied documents:

  • Two recent passport-sized photographs (stamped and countersigned)

  • Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age

  • Educational and/or Professional Certificates

  • Certificate of State of Origin/Indigeneship

  • Attestation of Good Character, signed by an officer of approved rank

3. Submission of Online Forms

After completing the online application, candidates must print and retain the following:

  • Acknowledgment Form

  • Parent/Guardian Consent Form

  • Local Government Area Attestation Form

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