Nigerian Army DSSC Recruitment 2023 Application Portal, Requirements and How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates are hereby invited to submit their application forms for the 2023 Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission Recruitment. All eligible Nigerians should submit their application forms online now before the application deadline stated below. See the list of available positions and their requirements to know if you’re eligible.
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List of Available Positions for the Nigerian Army DSSC Recruitment
- Nigerian Army Medical Corps
- Medical Doctors (Non-Consultants)
- Dietitians/Nutritionists
- Dental Surgeons
- Pharmacists
- Nurses
- Medical Laboratory Scientists
- Speech Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Nigerian Army Band Corps
- Directorate of Legal Service
- Directorate of Islamic Affairs
- Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant)
- Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic)
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Requirements Nigerian Army Medical Corps
- All applicants for the NA Medical Corps are to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing licenses. Other requirements are as follows:
- Medical Consultants of various Disciplines. Applicants could belong to fields of specialization such as General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Anesthesia, Neuro-Surgery, Cardiothoracic, ENT Surgery, Physicians (Cardiologists, Endocrinologist, Nephrologists, and Neurologists), Ophthalmologists as well as Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, Pediatricians and Family Medicine Physicians. Applicants must also satisfy the following criteria:
- Must be a Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or equivalent Postgraduate Medical College.
- Not be more than 40 years of age by May 2023.
- Must have full registration of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for the undergraduate degree and additional qualification/registration as appropriate.
- Must have a current MDCN license to practice as a specialist.
Requirements for Medical Doctors
- Applicants must possess MBBS/BDS or equivalent with not more than 5 years post – qualification experience and must be fully registered with the MDCN.
Requirements for Dietitians/Nutritionists
- Applicants must possess a minimum of a BSc (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) and must be fully registered with relevant professional bodies.
Requirements for Dental Surgeons
- Applicants must possess a minimum BSc (Second Class Lower) degree and must be fully registered with relevant professional bodies.
Requirements for Pharmacists
- Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy and must be fully registered with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria.
Requirements for Nurse
- Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc (Second Class Lower) Degree in Pediatrics or Nephrology or they must be in one of the following categories: Orthopedic, Anesthetist, Registered or Psychiatric Nurses (with BSc Second Class Lower Degree) fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Requirements for Medical Laboratory Scientists
- Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in Medical Laboratory Science and must be fully registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
Requirements for Speech Therapists
- Applicants must possess a minimum BSc (Second Class Lower) degree in Speech Therapy and must be fully registered with relevant professional bodies.
Requirements for Occupational Therapists
- Applicants must possess a minimum BSc (Second Class Lower) degree in Occupational Therapy and must be fully registered with relevant professional bodies.
Requirements for Nigerian Army Band Corps
- Applicants must possess a minimum BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND Lower Credit or equivalent in Music with an Associate of Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) and Associate of Royal College of Music (ARCM).
Requirements for the Directorate of Legal Service
- Applicants must possess LLB (Hons) from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have been called to the bar from Nigerian Law School. A minimum of 2 years post-law School legal practice is required and applicants must present evidence of such.
Requirements for the Directorate of Islamic Affairs
- Applicants must possess a minimum of BA, B Ed (Second Class Lower) degree in any of the following areas: Hadith and Islamic Studies, Tafseer (Exegesis) and Qur’anic Science, Hadith Sciences, Islamic Theology and Hadith, Islamic Propagation and Religious Studies, and Qur’an and Islamic Studies from recognized Nigerian universities, Azhar University, Cairo or Saudi University. Each applicant would be required to produce testimony of excellent character from a reputable Islamic religious organization in Nigeria. Applicants must be able to speak Arabic and English languages.
Requirements for Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant)
- Applicants must possess a minimum of BA (Second Class Lower) degree in Divinity Theology from any of the seminaries/universities recognized by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant). Applicants must belong to one of the 18 major denominations of the protestant faith. Soldier applicants must have served the NA with a minimum of 6 years experience in chaplaincy work and must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant). Applicants must provide proof of Ordination, attestation, and certification by an ordained Bishop.
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Requirements for Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic)
- Applicants must be Ordained Catholic Priests from a Roman Catholic-approved seminary, affiliated to a National Universities Commission accredited University or Urbanian University, Rome. Applicants should possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Arts (Second Class Lower) degree in Philosophy or Theology. Applicants must have good standing in the church and be released by a Diocesan Bishop with proof of ordination. Applicants must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic).
How to Apply for Nigerian Army DSSC Recruitment 2023
If you are interested in any of the above-listed positions, kindly submit your application form online via the Nigerian Army Recruitment portal here before the application closing date.
Application Closing Date for Nigerian Army DSSC Recruitment
The last day to apply is 14th March 2023
