The Nigerian Army has published the list of candidates shortlisted for the Selection Board exercise of its Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027.
The Army announced the development in a statement shared on its official X account on Thursday, directing applicants to check their selection status through its recruitment portal, nashortservice.army.mil.ng.
According to the announcement, shortlisted candidates are expected to report to the Nigerian Defence Academy, Ribadu Campus (Old Site), Kaduna State, from November 23, 2026.
The selection exercise will run until December 11, 2026, with successful applicants undergoing screening and assessment for possible commissioning into the Nigerian Army.
The SSCC programme provides qualified civilians and serving military personnel with an opportunity to become commissioned officers in the Combat Arms, including Infantry and Armour, as well as Combat Support Arms such as Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence.
Candidates who successfully complete the required training are typically commissioned as Second Lieutenants under a 15-year short service arrangement.
The Army advised applicants who submitted applications between mid-August and October 17, 2026, to visit the recruitment portal to confirm their status and familiarise themselves with the reporting requirements.
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Shortlisted candidates are also expected to present original copies of their credentials, including educational certificates, birth certificates or age declarations, state of origin certificates, National Identification Number and Bank Verification Number slips.
Other required documents include duly signed photo-slips and guarantor forms.
The military urged candidates to prepare adequately for the medical examinations, physical assessments and interviews that form part of the selection process.
It also cautioned applicants against falling victim to recruitment fraud, stressing that all stages of the exercise are free and warning the public to avoid unofficial websites, agents or individuals requesting payment.
The Army further advised candidates and members of the public to rely exclusively on its official recruitment portal, nashortservice.army.mil.ng, for authentic information and updates.