The Nigerian Army has opened applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission Course 50/2027, creating a new recruitment pathway for eligible civilians and serving military personnel seeking commission as officers.
Desk: Defence & Security
Date: 11 August 2026
Time: 14:10 WAT
Location: Nigeria
The recruitment exercise will provide successful candidates with the opportunity to serve in the Nigerian Army’s Combat Arms and Combat Support Arms, including Infantry, Armour, Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps.
Applicants who meet the stipulated requirements are required to use the Nigerian Army’s designated recruitment portal and follow the official application procedure. The Army has specifically warned prospective applicants against relying on unofficial portals or recruitment announcements published outside its authorised channels.
The application portal for the Short Service Combatant Commission is nashortservice.army.mil.ng, with the deadline fixed for Saturday, 17 October 2026.
The recruitment notice also signals the Army’s continued effort to expand and replenish its officer cadre across operational and support specialties as the Service strengthens its human-resource base to meet evolving national security demands.
The Nigerian Army has urged applicants and members of the public to rely exclusively on official Army communication channels for subsequent updates, including recruitment jingles expected to be broadcast on television and radio stations following the commencement of the exercise.
For further enquiries, prospective applicants can contact 07016874003 or 07047340295 between 08:00 and 18:00 hours daily.
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