Nigerian Army opens free applications for Direct Short Service Commission Course
Army
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Nigerian Army has launched applications for its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026, inviting eligible civilians and serving military personnel to join key specialised corps.
Announced in an official statement on Tuesday, the recruitment drive emphasises accessibility with free online applications.
The statement highlights the opportunity across five corps, “Nigerian Army Engineers. Nigerian Army Signals. Nigerian Army Medical Corps. Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Nigerian Army Education Corps.”
Applications open on January 7 and close on February 4, 2026, processed entirely online at no cost.
“Applications are free and to be made online starting from 7 January to 4 February 2026,” the Army noted.
For support, interested candidates can call 08179269294 or 08109959294 from 8am to 6pm daily, or visit recruitment.army.mil.ng.
This initiative aims to bolster the Army’s technical and professional ranks amid ongoing national security needs.
