Nigeria Army Recruitment 2023 Apply Online Now

Want to know more about how to apply for the Nigeria Army recruitment 2023? This article would give you all the essential details, on how to apply for the Nigerian Army Recruitment.

The recruitment process for 2023, into the Nigeria Army (NA) has kicked off. So, if you have been asking questions like when will the recruitment process for 2023, into the Nigeria Army will start?

The Army is the largest component of the Nigerian Armed Forces. They are in charge of land warfare operations. In this article, you’ll see how to apply for the Nigerian Army Recruitment 2023.

All the vital information you need for this recruitment such as qualifications and requirements will be listed in this article. Getting a job in the Nigerian Army is a dream come true for most citizens. The basic salary of the Nigerian Army is quite lucrative especially as you climb up the rank. According to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Tukur Buratai, the Nigeria Army will recruit 12,000 personnel this year.

Ask no more, because we’ve got all the details right here for you. However, do bear in mind that you must read the details in this article carefully and tailor your Army Recruitment Application accordingly.

How to Apply for Nigerian Army Recruitment 2023

The Nigerian Army recruitment 2023 form is out and below we have listed the steps and guides on how you can apply for the Nigerian Army 2023 job.

To get started,

1. Go to the Nigerian Army recruitment portal https://www.nigerianarmyms.ng/
2. From the home page, select ‘DSSC’ from the top menu.
3. Click on ‘Register’ on the next page.
4. On successful registration, you will receive an email notification from the Nigerian Army. This email contains your login details.
5. Go back to the portal and click on the ‘DSSC’ from the top menu.
6. This time around click on the ‘Login’ button and log in with the details you received through email.
7. Carefully fill out the application form. Note that multiple applications will lead to automatic disqualification.
8. Ensure that you upload the following documents; Passport photograph, Educational certificates, Evidence of membership in any professional body, Certificate of state of origin, and Birth certificate or age declaration.
9. After a successful application, an online generated photo-slip will pop up. You’re required to print out the photo slip.
10. The first page of the slip will be signed by the Registrar of the Court of Law.
11. The second page will be signed by your Local Government Chairman or Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or its equivalent and above. The personnel must come from your state of origin.
12. You must take the printed form alongside the originals of the documents you uploaded and others outlined in the requirements above to the designated exam venue and recruitment centers with the original and attested document
13. Once your application is successful, you’ll be required to present the printed photo slip to the selection board during the interview.

How to Contact the Nigerian Army

Below are the various ways you can contact the Nigerian Army

• Army Headquarters,
• Department of Military Secretary,
• Mambilla Barracks,
• Asokoro Abuja.

For Enquiries

• Email: support@nigerianarmyms.ng
• Call: 08179269294, 08109959294 OR 09094141573
• Website: www.army.mil.ng

This is all you need to apply for the Nigerian Army Recruitment 2023. As I said, the force is seeking to recruit just 12,000 personnel this year. But you’re advised to apply as soon as possible and be on the lookout for any latest news concerning the Nigerian Army Recruitment 2023.

When Will Applications Commence For The Nigeria Army Recruitment

The Nigerian Army invites applications from all qualified Nigerians who are willing to join the Nigerian Army. The whole application is online and totally free of charge.

Positions Open For the Nigeria Army Recruitment

1)Short Service Combatant Commission Course (SSC 47/2023)

Requirements: You must have 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 an accredited institution of learning. Courses of study must also be accredited at the time of the study.

Other: Whether you are male or female, you must be between the ages of 23 and 27 by January 2023.

2)Ordnance Corps Officer (DSSC 26/2021)

Requirements:  You must have at least B.Sc., B Engr, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Procurement, Textile Technology/Leather Works, Purchasing & Supply, Biochemistry, Logistics Management Chemical Engineering, Printing Technology.

3)General Duty Medical / Dental Officer 

Requirements:  You must have MBBS/BDS or equivalent with not more than 5 years post – qualification experience and must be fully registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

You are required to show proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.

4)Army Engineer

Requirements:  You must have a minimum of B.Sc., (Engr), B Engr (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas:  Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Quantity Survey, and Geographic Information Systems. Such academic fields must be registered with the Nigerian Society of Engineers and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) or regulating professional bodies.

5)Optometrist

Requirements: You must have a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree and must be registered with the appropriate professional body.

You are required to show proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.

6)Dental Therapists / Dental Surgery Assistant

Requirements: You must have Higher Diplomas and be fully registered with relevant professional bodies.

You are required to show proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.

7)Medical and Dental Consultant

Requirements: You are expected to belong to either of the following fields of specialization as General Surgery,  Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesia, ENT Surgery, Physicians (Cardiologists, Endocrinologist, Nephrologists, and Neurologists), Ophthalmologists as well as Obstetrics and Gynecologists, Cardiothoracic, Pediatricians and Family Physicians.

8)Army Corps Officer – Supply and Transport

Requirements:  You must have at least B.Sc., B.A (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Catering and Hotel Management, Business Administration,  Hospitality Service, Transport and Logistics, Fire and Safety

A good working experience will be an added advantage.

9)Army Finance Corps Officer

Requirements: You must have at least a B.A (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Business & Financial Management, Accountancy, Information, and Computer Technology, Insurance, and Registration with any of the following Professional Accountancy qualifications are compulsory: ICAN, ANAN, ACMA, ACCA, ACA. 

10)Electrical and Mechanical Engineer

Requirements:  You must have at least a B.Engr., B.Sc. (Engr) (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of these areas: Mechanical Engineering,  Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Weapon Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Material / Metallurgical Engineering. Such academic fields must be registered with the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) or regulating professional bodies.

11)Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps Officer

Requirements: You must have at least a B.Sc., B.Engr, B.Tech, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Cybersecurity, Software Development, Mobile (Android/IOS) Development, Ethical Hacking / Penetration Testing,  Database Administration, Digital Forensic Analysis, Geographic Information Systems Analysis, Satellite Imaging, and Remote Sensing, Data Analysis, Network Security Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics (French, Arabic, Kanuri, Fulfulde/interpreters), Graphic Design and Animation, Social Media Analysis and Computer Science.

12)Army Signals Officer

Requirements: You must have at least a B.Sc., B Tech, B Engr (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of these areas: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering,  Microwave Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Network Design and Engineering, UAV Pilot, Geographic Information Systems Engineering, Database Management Engineering and Administration, Cybersecurity, Project Management Engineering and Systems Control Engineering.

13)Officer – Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic)

Requirements: You must have at least a Second Class Lower degree in any of these areas: Philosophy and Theology from a Roman Catholic-approved seminary, affiliated to a National Universities Commission accredited by a University or Urbanian University, Rome.

14)Nigerian Army Education Corps Officer

Requirements: You must have at least a Second Class Lower degree in any of these areas: B.Sc. (Ed) or BA (Ed) in Library / Information Science, Guidance and Counseling, Linguistics and Literature in (French, Portuguese, English, Hausa,  Igbo, Yoruba, Fulfulde, Efik/Ibibio, Arabic, Kanuri Languages), Creative Art, Agricultural Science, History, Archives, Museology, and Educational Psychology.

15)Clinical Psychologist

Requirements: You must have B.Sc. in Clinical Psychology

You are required to show proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.

16)Officer – Directorate of Army Aviation

Requirements: You must have at least B.Sc. / B Eng (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) with other relevant trade qualifications from government-approved institutions for the following fields: Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering, Meteorology, Aircraft Maintenance Mechanical Engineering, and Air Traffic Control and Communications.

17)Officer – Directorate of Legal Service

Requirements: You must have LLB / BL from a recognized institution.

A minimum of 2 years post Law School legal practice is required and applicants must present evidence of such.

18)Army Corps of Military Police

Requirements: You must have LLB / BL, and a minimum of B.Sc., BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of these areas:  Statistics, Criminology, Psychology, Computer Science,  Sociology, Forensic Science, and Veterinary Medicine.

19)Officer – Directorate of Chaplain Services

Requirements: You must have at least a BA (Second Class Lower) degree in Theology/Divinity from any of the Seminaries / Universities recognized by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant).

You 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).

You must show proof of Ordination, attestation, and certification by an ordained Bishop.

20)Army Band Corps Officer

Requirements: You must have at least a BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND Lower Credit or equivalent in Music with L.R.A.M  and A.R.C.M.

21)Professionals Allied to Medicine

Requirements: You must have at least Second Class Lower Degree in any of these areas: Radiology – Medical Image Science, Hospital Administration, BMLS, AIMLS, and AIMLT – Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Environmental Health Workers, Nutrition / Dietetics, Health Service Administration and Health Information Management, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.

You are required to show proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.

22)Nurse

Requirements: You must have B.Sc. Nursing and fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

You are required to show proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.

23)Pharmacist

Requirements: You must have Bachelor of Pharmacy and be fully registered with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria.

Applicants are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.

24)Directorate of Army Physical Training (DSSC 26/2023)

Requirements: You must have at least B.Sc. or BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of these areas: Sports Psychology, Human Kinetics and Health Education, Sport Physiology, Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Sports Marketing and Exercise, and Sports Science.

25)Officer – Directorate of Islamic Affairs (DSSC 26/2023)

Requirements: You must have at least BA, B.Ed (Second Class Lower) degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies, LLB Sharia and Arabic Language from recognized Nigerian universities, Azhar University, Cairo or Saudi University.

Each applicant would be required to produce testimony of excellent character from a respected Islamic religious organization in Nigeria.

You must be able to speak Arabic and English Language.

26)Officer – Directorate of Public Relations (DSSC 26/2023)

Requirements:  You must have at least B.Sc., BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in Mass Communication,  Journalism, Audio-Visual Technology, Television, and Film Production, Information Technology,  Radio Production, Public Relations, Communication and Theater Arts, Printing Technology, International Relations, and Political Science, Newspaper and Print Technology, Broadcasting and Public Administration. You must have evidence of Membership of any Professional body relating to media operation and journalism.

27)Dental Technologist (DSSC 26/2023)

Requirements: You must have Higher Diplomas and must be fully registered with relevant professional bodies.

You are required to show proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.

General Requirements for the Nigeria Army Recruitment

The applications are invited from suitable Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) officers. Though, the  DSSC is open to both serving military personnel and civilians, only serving military personnel who were sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be qualified.

Every applicant must pass the following conditions:

1. You must be a Nigerian citizen and also a resident of Nigeria. 
2. You must be medically, physically, and mentally fit according to NA standards.
3. Applicants must attach a letter of Attestation from their previous institutions.
4. Whether female or male, you must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years, while medical consultants must not be more than 40 years of age by January 2023.
5. You must at least have a height of 1.68 m (for males) and 1.65 m (for females).
6. You must have a valid State of Origin Certificate.
7. You must be recommended and attested for by at least 2 recognizable referees, 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.
8. Must have a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
9. Must not have been convicted by any court of law. All Military personnel applying must be free from any disciplinary case and endorsed by the applicant’s Commanding Officer/Commander.
10. Must have at least a Second Class Lower Division or HND of not less than Lower Credit from any accredited institution of learning.
11. Must have an NYSC discharge certificate or a valid exemption as appropriate.
12. You must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
13. All graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant regulating bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
14. Only post-secondary academic credentials obtained from 2012 to date will be considered.
15. You must present valid contact addresses and telephone numbers of parents/guardians and the Next of Kin.
16. You must not have any inscriptions or tattoos on your body.
17. You must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to post-secondary).
18. All Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendation from their Commanding Officers/Commanders.
19. They must also present a valid letter(s) of NA sponsorship to tertiary academic institutions. Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years in the unit.

Important Information

Successful applicants would be required to take a written examination at designated examination centers selected by applicants or assigned as appropriate. Successful candidates would also show their printed photo slips at Examination Centers and subsequently to the Selection Board during the interview.

Caution: The public is advised to disregard any online application portal opened before this publication.

Prospective applicants and the public are to also watch out for subsequent jingles on Television and Radio stations after this publication

The portal provides for both Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) and Short Service Combatant (SSC). You are advised to read and understand the types of commission before proceeding to apply.

For further information, please call 08179269294 and 08109959294 between 0800 – 1800 hours daily.