Nigerian Army Announces Shortlist for SSCC Course 50/2027

The Nigerian Army has officially announced the shortlist of candidates for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027 Selection Board. The announcement was made via the Army's X account, stating that successful applicants can find their names on the official recruitment website, nashortservice.army.mil.ng.

Shortlisted candidates are directed to report to the Nigerian Defence Academy Ribadu Campus (Old Site) in Kaduna State starting from 23 November 2026, with the Selection Board exercise scheduled to run until 11 December 2026. The SSCC program allows qualified Nigerian civilians and serving military personnel to be commissioned as officers in various combat arms and support arms.

Successful candidates will typically be commissioned as Second Lieutenants on a 15-year short service commission. Applicants who submitted their applications between mid-August and 17 October 2026 are advised to check the official portal for their names and specific reporting instructions.

The Army has reiterated that the recruitment process is free of charge and warned against unofficial websites or agents.