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Thursday, April 12, 2012

DSSC RECRUITMENT 2012, NIGERIAN ARMY DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION


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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