DSSC Recruitment 2012,
Nigerian Army -DIRECT SHORT SERVICE
COMMISSION
DSSC Requirements
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE
1. Applications are invited from
eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short
Service Commission (DSSC) officers for the following NA specialties.
CORPS
AND SERVICES
2. Applications should be into any of
the following Corps and Services of the NA:
a. Medical Corps.
(1)
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.
(2)
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.
(3)
Optometrists. Applicants must possess Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
and must be registered with the appropriate professional body.
(4) Dental
Therapists and Dental Technologists. Applicants must possess Higher Diplomas
and must be fully registered with relevant professional bodies.
(5) Clinical
Psychologists. Applicants must possess BSc in Clinical Psychology.
(6) Nurses.
Applicants must possess BSc Nursing with full registration with the Nursing and
Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
(7) Pharmacists.
Applicants must possess Bachelor of Pharmacy and must be fully registered with
the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria.
(8)
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
(1) 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.
(2) 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).
(3) 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
3. 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
4. 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.
5.
All selected
candidates will be required to undergo an initial military training.
6.
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
7. The following will apply:
a.
All applications are to be made online. Application Fee is
N2,500.00.
b.
To apply:
(1) 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.
(2) Log on
to www.nigerianarmyms.org
(3) Select Direct Short Service.
(4) Enter
basic details as requested alongside the PIN Code.
(5) 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
8. Applications close on 16 May 2012.
FURTHER
INFORMATION
9. For further information, you may
call 09-8734009 between 0900 hrs and 1700 hrs from Monday to
Friday. You may also visit www.nigerian-army.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
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