Nigerian Army Opens SSCC Applications for 2027 Course

The Nigerian Army has announced the opening of applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC), Course 50/2027. The recruitment exercise is aimed at eligible Nigerians who meet the specified requirements for commissioning as officers.

Successful candidates will receive military training and will serve in various branches of the Nigerian Army, including the Combat Arms such as Infantry and Armour Corps, as well as Combat Support Arms like Artillery, Engineers, Signals, and Intelligence Corps. Interested applicants are instructed to visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal at http://nashortservice.army.mil.ng, select the SSCC option, and follow the application instructions carefully.

The application deadline is set for Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Army has cautioned the public to disregard any unofficial recruitment announcements or portals and has provided contact numbers (07016874003 and 07047340295) for inquiries, available daily from 8 am to 6 pm.