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Nigerian
Army Recruitment 2012
Nigerian Army invites applications from eligible
Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short
Service Commission (DSSC) officers Course 20.
Nigerian
Army Direct Short Service Commission – DSSC Course 20 Recruitment 2012.
The Nigerian Army invites applications for Direct Short Service
Commission (DSSC) officers in the following NA specialties:
Corps and Services Applications should be
into any of the following Corps and Services of the NA:
A.)
Medical Corps.
- Specialists Doctors/Dental Specialists: Applicants
must possess postgraduate degrees in any of the following areas and must
be duly registered with the National or West African Postgraduate
College: Orthopaedic Surgery, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Ear, Nose and
Throat, Ophthalmology, Radiology,
Pathology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Maxillofacial
Surgery, Orthodontics, Oral Pathology and Paedodontics
- General Medical and Dental Practitioners:
Applicants must possess Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
(MBBS or MB BCh) or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and must be fully
registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
- Optometrists: Applicants must possess Doctor of
Optometry (O.D.) degree and must be registered with the appropriate
professional body.
- Dental Therapists and Dental Technologists:
Applicants must possess Higher Diplomas and must be fully registered
with relevant professional bodies.
- Clinical Psychologists: Applicants must possess BSc
in Clinical Psychology.
- Nurses: Applicants must possess BSc Nursing with
full registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
- Pharmacists: Applicants must possess Bachelor of
Pharmacy and must be fully registered with the Pharmacist Council of
Nigeria.
- Professionals Allied to Medicine: Applicants must
possess a minimum of Second Class Lower degree in any of the following
areas: Radiology – Medical Image
Science, Hospital Administration, BMLS, AIMLS, AIMLT – Medical
Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy and Medical Social Works.
B.) Directorates of Chaplain Services / Islamic Affairs
- Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant):
Applicants must possess minimum of Second Class Lower degree in
Theology, Pastoral Counseling or Divinity 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 in the NA with a minimum of 5 years experience in Chaplaincy
work.
- Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic):
Applicants must be validly ordained Roman Catholic priests with at
least 2 years pastoral experience. Applicants must possess degree in
Theology/Philosophy or any other related bachelor degree in Theology
from Roman Catholic approved seminary, affiliated to any National
Universities Commission accredited university or Urbanian University,
Rome. Applicants must have good standing at the church and also released by a Diocesan Bishop.
Applicants must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of
Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic).
- Directorate of Islamic Affairs: Applicants must
possess BA Arabic 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 religious organization in Nigeria. Polytechnic/College of Education graduates are not
eligible.
C.) Education Corps. Applicants must possess a
minimum of Second Class Lower degree or HND Upper Credit in any of the
following areas: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, French/Arabic Language, English Language,
Library/Archival/Museulogy and Printing Technology. Others are
Geography, Education Curriculum and Development, History or
International Relations.
D.) Directorate of Legal Services. Applicants
must possess LLB and BL and must have been called to the Bar, with a
minimum of 3 years legal practice experience/court appearance.
E.)
Band Corps. Applicants must possess a minimum of Second
Class Lower degree or HND Lower Credit or equivalent in Music with
L.R.A.M and A.R.C.M.
F.) Electrical and Mechanical
Engineers Corps. Applicants must possess a minimum of
Second Class Lower degree or HND (Upper Credit) in any of the following
areas: Metallurgy, Production, Industrial, Aeronautic, Electrical,
Mechanical, Mechatronics and Marine Engineering. Others are Marine
Architecture,
Electronic and Computer
Engineering. Such academic fields must be registrable with the
Nigerian Society of Engineers and Council for the Regulation of
Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
G.) Engineers Corps.
Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Lower degree or
HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Civil, Electrical,
Mechanical and Building Engineering. Others are Architecture,
Quantity/Estate/Land
Surveying,
Town Planning, Geology or Geographic Information Systems.
H.)
Supply and Transport Corps. Applicants must possess a
minimum of Second Class Lower degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the
following areas: Catering and
Hotel
Management, Food Technology, Shipping and Supply Chain
Management, Business Administration, Economics or Marketing. A good
working experience will be an added advantage.
I.)
Directorate of Army Physical Training. Applicants must
possess a minimum of Second Class Lower degree or HND (Lower Credit) in
any of the following areas: Human Kinetics, Physical and Health
Education, Health Education, Physical Education, Sports Administration
(PGD), Coaching Certificates (HND/NIS), Physiotherapy or Sports
Psychology.
Entry Requirements An
applicant must fulfill the following:
- a.) Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria.
- b.) Be male or female between the ages of 22 and 35 years for both
service personnel and civilians. Individuals applying to any of the
Chaplain Services or Directorate of Islamic Affairs are to be between
the ages of 22 and 40 years.
- c.) Be medically and physically fit.
- d.) Measure not less than 1.68m (for male) and 1.65m (for female)
in height.
- e.) Must not have been convicted by any court of law.
- f.) Possess a minimum of first degree of not less than Second
Class Lower Division from a recognized University or HND from a
recognized Polytechnic of not less than Lower Credit. HND holders
applying to the Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps
must possess Upper Credit.
- g.) Applicants (less serving members of the Armed Forces) must
have completed the NYSC Scheme or provide proof of exemption as the case
may be.
- h.) Graduates with registrable professional qualifications must be
duly registered by relevant bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the
commencement of cadet training.
- I.) Possess valid birth certificate endorsed by the National
Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council of birth or
valid age declaration.
- j.) Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
- k.) Recommended by at least two recognizable referees who must
attest to the applicant’s character and integrity. Serving military
personnel must be recommended by their commanders.
Conditions of Service
- Direct Short Service Commission will be granted for 10 years, for an initial probation
period of 3 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years.
Direct Regular Commission may be granted on conversion after 3 years as
commissioned officer.
- All selected candidates will be required to undergo an initial
military training.
- Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall
be granted the rank of Lieutenant with no advantage of seniority except
fully registered Medical Doctors, Architects, Lawyers and holders of
doctorate degrees in fields relevant to individual
services who will be commissioned in the same rank but with 3
months seniority.
Method of Application for the Nigerian Army
Recruitment 2012 Direct Short Service Commission The
following will apply:
a.) All applications are to be made
online.
Application Fee is N2,500.00 b.)
To
apply:
- Obtain a PIN Code from any branch of Ecobank nationwide upon the
payment of N2,500.00 Application Fee to the designated cashier with
effect from 12 April 2012.
- Log on to the Nigerian Army Website: www.nigerianarmyms.org
- Select Direct Short Service.
- Enter basic details as requested alongside the PIN Code.
- Log in to begin filling the forms and upload documents and passport.
c.)
Print Out. Applicants are to complete the form
online and upload all required documents stated in the general
instructions. Applicants must print out their online generated
photo-card on completion of their application. Successful applicants are
required to present their printed photo-cards to the selection board
during the interview.
Closing Date Applications close on
16
May 2012.
Further Information
For further information, you may call 09-8734009 between 0900
hrs and 1700 hrs from Monday to Friday. You may also visit
www.nigerianarmy.org
For technical support and complaints, call the following support
lines 01-7339334, 07026936166, 07092426991 or email
support@nigerianarmyms.org
Army Headquarters
Department of Military Secretary
Mambilla
Barracks
Asokoro Abuja