About the Enlistment

The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.
The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.
Training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training and successful candidates... are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.

Qualifications

Interested candidates must possess an D.VM from any NUC accredited University, registered with Veterinary Council of Nigeria and possesses Annual Practicing License.

General Requirements:

Nationality: Applicants must be Nigerian citizen by origin or by birth.
Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years by 27 September 2025 (25 - 40 years for Medical Consultants).  Please note the following:

Candidates born before 27 September 1995 are not eligible, while candidates born before 27 September 1985 are not eligible for medical consultants.
The Exercise is not for serving personnel desiring Branch Commission. Therefore, personnel above 30 years of age (born before 27 September 1995) are not to apply.


Height: Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.
Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
Local Government Area Attestation Form: Applicants’ Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same State as the applicants and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy or a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate and Principals of Secondary Schools attended by applicants can also sign the Attestation Form. The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signees’ Drivers Licence or National ID Card or International Passport.  The signee is also to authenticate behind the applicants’ passport photograph.
Presentation of Original Credentials: Successful applicants are required to submit their original credentials for scrutiny at the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following:

Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).
Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
Original and photocopy of educational/professional Certificates.
Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s Local Government/State of Origin.
Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character signed by Officer of appropriate rank as specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).



Academic / Professional Qualification and Requirements

Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of the first degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must possess credit in English Language and Mathematics and degree course of study. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying for DSSC.
Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria where applicable. more

About the Enlistment

The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.
The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.
Training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training and successful candidates... are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.

Qualifications

Interested candidates should possess a BA / BEd in Music.
Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of the first-degree.

General Requirements:

Nationality: Applicants must be Nigerian citizen by origin or by birth.
Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years by 27 September 2025 (25 - 40 years for Medical Consultants).  Please note the following:

Candidates born before 27 September 1995 are not eligible, while candidates born before 27 September 1985 are not eligible for medical consultants.
The Exercise is not for serving personnel desiring Branch Commission. Therefore, personnel above 30 years of age (born before 27 September 1995) are not to apply.


Height: Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.
Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
Local Government Area Attestation Form: Applicants’ Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same State as the applicants and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy or a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate and Principals of Secondary Schools attended by applicants can also sign the Attestation Form. The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signees’ Drivers Licence or National ID Card or International Passport.  The signee is also to authenticate behind the applicants’ passport photograph.
Presentation of Original Credentials: Successful applicants are required to submit their original credentials for scrutiny at the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following:

Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).
Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
Original and photocopy of educational/professional Certificates.
Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s Local Government/State of Origin.
Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character signed by Officer of appropriate rank as specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).



Academic / Professional Qualification and Requirements

Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of the first degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must possess credit in English Language and Mathematics and degree course of study. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying for DSSC.
Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria where applicable. more

About the Enlistment

The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.
The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.
Training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training and successful candidates... are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess an HND (a minimum of Upper Credit) / B.Eng / B.Sc (a minimum of Second Class Upper Division) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Explosive Chemistry, Chemistry (Industrial Chemistry).

General Requirements:

Nationality: Applicants must be Nigerian citizen by origin or by birth.
Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years by 27 September 2025 (25 - 40 years for Medical Consultants).  Please note the following:

Candidates born before 27 September 1995 are not eligible, while candidates born before 27 September 1985 are not eligible for medical consultants.
The Exercise is not for serving personnel desiring Branch Commission. Therefore, personnel above 30 years of age (born before 27 September 1995) are not to apply.


Height: Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.
Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
Local Government Area Attestation Form: Applicants’ Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same State as the applicants and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy or a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate and Principals of Secondary Schools attended by applicants can also sign the Attestation Form. The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signees’ Drivers Licence or National ID Card or International Passport.  The signee is also to authenticate behind the applicants’ passport photograph.
Presentation of Original Credentials: Successful applicants are required to submit their original credentials for scrutiny at the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following:

Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).
Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
Original and photocopy of educational/professional Certificates.
Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s Local Government/State of Origin.
Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character signed by Officer of appropriate rank as specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).



Academic / Professional Qualification and Requirements:

Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of the first degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must possess credit in English Language and Mathematics and degree course of study. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying for DSSC.
Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria where applicable more

About the Enlistment

The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.
The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.
Training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training and successful candidates... are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.

Qualifications

Must possess BPharm or PharmD (minimum of Second Class Upper) from any NUC accredited university, registered with Pharmacy Council of Nigeria and possess Annual Practicing License

General Requirements:

Nationality: Applicants must be Nigerian citizen by origin or by birth.
Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years by 27 September 2025 (25 - 40 years for Medical Consultants).  Please note the following:

Candidates born before 27 September 1995 are not eligible, while candidates born before 27 September 1985 are not eligible for medical consultants.
The Exercise is not for serving personnel desiring Branch Commission. Therefore, personnel above 30 years of age (born before 27 September 1995) are not to apply.


Height: Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.
Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
Local Government Area Attestation Form: Applicants’ Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same State as the applicants and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy or a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate and Principals of Secondary Schools attended by applicants can also sign the Attestation Form. The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signees’ Drivers Licence or National ID Card or International Passport.  The signee is also to authenticate behind the applicants’ passport photograph.
Presentation of Original Credentials: Successful applicants are required to submit their original credentials for scrutiny at the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following:

Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).
Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
Original and photocopy of educational/professional Certificates.
Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s Local Government/State of Origin.
Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character signed by Officer of appropriate rank as specified in paragraph 6.



Academic / Professional Qualification and Requirements

Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of the first degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must possess credit in English Language and Mathematics and degree course of study. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying for DSSC.
Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria where applicable more

About the Enlistment

The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.
The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.
Training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training and successful candidates... are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.

Qualifications

Interested candidates should possess a B.A in Islamic Studies, BA Ed Arabic Studies, and B.A in Sharia Law.
Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of the first-degree.

General Requirements:

Nationality: Applicants must be Nigerian citizen by origin or by birth.
Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years by 27 September 2025 (25 - 40 years for Medical Consultants).  Please note the following:

Candidates born before 27 September 1995 are not eligible, while candidates born before 27 September 1985 are not eligible for medical consultants.
The Exercise is not for serving personnel desiring Branch Commission. Therefore, personnel above 30 years of age (born before 27 September 1995) are not to apply.


Height: Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.
Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
Local Government Area Attestation Form: Applicants’ Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same State as the applicants and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy or a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate and Principals of Secondary Schools attended by applicants can also sign the Attestation Form. The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signees’ Drivers Licence or National ID Card or International Passport.  The signee is also to authenticate behind the applicants’ passport photograph.
Presentation of Original Credentials: Successful applicants are required to submit their original credentials for scrutiny at the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following:

Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).
Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
Original and photocopy of educational/professional Certificates.
Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s Local Government/State of Origin.
Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character signed by Officer of appropriate rank as specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).



Academic / Professional Qualification and Requirements

Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of the first degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must possess credit in English Language and Mathematics and degree course of study. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying for DSSC.
Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria where applicable. more

About the Enlistment

The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.
The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.
Training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training and successful candidates... are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.

Qualifications

Must possess BMLS (minimum of Second Class Division) from any NUC accredited university, registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria and possess an Annual Practicing License.

General Requirements:

Nationality: Applicants must be Nigerian citizen by origin or by birth.
Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years by 27 September 2025 (25 - 40 years for Medical Consultants).  Please note the following:

Candidates born before 27 September 1995 are not eligible, while candidates born before 27 September 1985 are not eligible for medical consultants.
The Exercise is not for serving personnel desiring Branch Commission. Therefore, personnel above 30 years of age (born before 27 September 1995) are not to apply.


Height: Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.
Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
Local Government Area Attestation Form: Applicants’ Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same State as the applicants and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy or a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate and Principals of Secondary Schools attended by applicants can also sign the Attestation Form. The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signees’ Drivers Licence or National ID Card or International Passport.  The signee is also to authenticate behind the applicants’ passport photograph.
Presentation of Original Credentials: Successful applicants are required to submit their original credentials for scrutiny at the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following:

Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).
Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
Original and photocopy of educational/professional Certificates.
Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s Local Government/State of Origin.
Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character signed by Officer of appropriate rank as specified in paragraph 6.



Academic / Professional Qualification and Requirements

Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of the first degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must possess credit in English Language and Mathematics and degree course of study. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying for DSSC.
Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria where applicable more

About the Enlistment

The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.
The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.
Training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training and successful candidates... are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a BA (minimum of Second Class Upper Division) in Theology / Divinity

General Requirements:

Nationality: Applicants must be Nigerian citizen by origin or by birth.
Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years by 27 September 2025 (25 - 40 years for Medical Consultants).  Please note the following:

Candidates born before 27 September 1995 are not eligible, while candidates born before 27 September 1985 are not eligible for medical consultants.
The Exercise is not for serving personnel desiring Branch Commission. Therefore, personnel above 30 years of age (born before 27 September 1995) are not to apply.


Height: Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.
Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
Local Government Area Attestation Form: Applicants’ Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same State as the applicants and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy or a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate and Principals of Secondary Schools attended by applicants can also sign the Attestation Form. The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signees’ Drivers Licence or National ID Card or International Passport.  The signee is also to authenticate behind the applicants’ passport photograph.
Presentation of Original Credentials: Successful applicants are required to submit their original credentials for scrutiny at the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following:

Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).
Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
Original and photocopy of educational/professional Certificates.
Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s Local Government/State of Origin.
Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character signed by Officer of appropriate rank as specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).



Academic / Professional Qualification and Requirements:

Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of the first degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must possess credit in English Language and Mathematics and degree course of study. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying for DSSC.
Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria where applicable more

About the Enlistment

The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.
The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.
Training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training and successful candidates... are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a BA(Ed)/BEd/BSc(Ed)/BTech (minimum of Second Class Upper Division) in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography, Building Construction, Electrical/Electronics, Agricultural Science, Hausa Language, Yoruba Language, Igbo Language, French Language, Economics, History and B.LS Library Science.

General Requirements:

Nationality: Applicants must be Nigerian citizen by origin or by birth.
Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years by 27 September 2025 (25 - 40 years for Medical Consultants).  Please note the following:

Candidates born before 27 September 1995 are not eligible, while candidates born before 27 September 1985 are not eligible for medical consultants.
The Exercise is not for serving personnel desiring Branch Commission. Therefore, personnel above 30 years of age (born before 27 September 1995) are not to apply.


Height: Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.
Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
Local Government Area Attestation Form: Applicants’ Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same State as the applicants and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy or a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate and Principals of Secondary Schools attended by applicants can also sign the Attestation Form. The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signees’ Drivers Licence or National ID Card or International Passport.  The signee is also to authenticate behind the applicants’ passport photograph.
Presentation of Original Credentials: Successful applicants are required to submit their original credentials for scrutiny at the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following:

Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).
Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
Original and photocopy of educational/professional Certificates.
Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s Local Government/State of Origin.
Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character signed by Officer of appropriate rank as specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).



Academic / Professional Qualification and Requirements:

Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of the first degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must possess credit in English Language and Mathematics and degree course of study. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying for DSSC.
Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria where applicable more

About the Enlistment

The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.
The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.
Training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training and successful candidates... are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a B.Sc (minimum of Second Class Upper Division) in Sociology, Criminology, Psychology; LLB, BL, BMLS (Lab Scientist); Veterinary Doctor and BSc in Cyber Security.

General Requirements:

Nationality: Applicants must be Nigerian citizen by origin or by birth.
Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years by 27 September 2025 (25 - 40 years for Medical Consultants).  Please note the following:

Candidates born before 27 September 1995 are not eligible, while candidates born before 27 September 1985 are not eligible for medical consultants.
The Exercise is not for serving personnel desiring Branch Commission. Therefore, personnel above 30 years of age (born before 27 September 1995) are not to apply.


Height: Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.
Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
Local Government Area Attestation Form: Applicants’ Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same State as the applicants and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy or a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate and Principals of Secondary Schools attended by applicants can also sign the Attestation Form. The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signees’ Drivers Licence or National ID Card or International Passport.  The signee is also to authenticate behind the applicants’ passport photograph.
Presentation of Original Credentials: Successful applicants are required to submit their original credentials for scrutiny at the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following:

Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).
Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
Original and photocopy of educational/professional Certificates.
Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s Local Government/State of Origin.
Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character signed by Officer of appropriate rank as specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).



Academic / Professional Qualification and Requirements:

Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of the first degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must possess credit in English Language and Mathematics and degree course of study. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying for DSSC.
Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria where applicable more

About the Enlistment

The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.
The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.
Training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training and successful candidates... are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.

Qualifications

Interested candidates must possess a BNSc and MSc (Nursing Science) from any UNC accredited university, registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and possesses Annual Practicing License. Specialization in different nursing specialties is an added advantage.

General Requirements:

Nationality: Applicants must be Nigerian citizen by origin or by birth.
Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years by 27 September 2025 (25 - 40 years for Medical Consultants).  Please note the following:

Candidates born before 27 September 1995 are not eligible, while candidates born before 27 September 1985 are not eligible for medical consultants.
The Exercise is not for serving personnel desiring Branch Commission. Therefore, personnel above 30 years of age (born before 27 September 1995) are not to apply.


Height: Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.
Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
Local Government Area Attestation Form: Applicants’ Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same State as the applicants and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy or a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate and Principals of Secondary Schools attended by applicants can also sign the Attestation Form. The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signees’ Drivers Licence or National ID Card or International Passport.  The signee is also to authenticate behind the applicants’ passport photograph.
Presentation of Original Credentials: Successful applicants are required to submit their original credentials for scrutiny at the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following:

Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).
Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.
Original and photocopy of educational/professional Certificates.
Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s Local Government/State of Origin.
Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character signed by Officer of appropriate rank as specified in Paragraph 6 (Bullet No. 6 from the top).



Academic / Professional Qualification and Requirements

Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for holders of the first degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must possess credit in English Language and Mathematics and degree course of study. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying for DSSC.
Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria where applicable. more