The Nigerian Army has directed successful candidates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026 to report for officer cadet training at the Officer Cadet Training Wing of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji, in Kaduna State on March 27, 2026.
The directive was contained in a public announcement signed by the Military Secretary of the Army and published through the Army’s official communication channels.
According to the statement, the list of successful candidates has been released online and can be accessed via the Army’s recruitment portal.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the successful candidates for Direct Short Service Commission 29/2026 Selection Board are to report for officer cadet training at the Officer Cadet Training Wing in Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna State on Friday, 27 March 2026,” the statement read.
The Army said the list is available on its recruitment portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng.
Required items for training
Successful candidates are expected to report to the training venue with the following items:
- Writing materials
- Original academic credentials with passport photographs
- Plain white vests and royal-blue shorts (multiple sets)
- White canvas trainers and tracksuits
- Shirts, trousers and socks
Other required items include a dark-coloured lounge suit, national dress or suits, a rubber-strapped wristwatch, black cover shoes, football boots, bed sheets, a blanket, and a pressing iron.
Additional items for female candidates
Female candidates are also required to bring:
- One pair of black low-heel cover shoes
- Four dark-coloured lounge skirts
- Four pairs of black or blue tight shorts
- Two pairs of trouser suits
Instructions for serving personnel
Serving military personnel are expected to report with release letters and official passes from their commanders or commanding officers.
The Army warned that successful candidates who fail to report on the scheduled date will automatically forfeit their slots to candidates on the reserve list.
It also clarified that reserve candidates are not required to report to the training venue but may be contacted if vacancies arise during the reporting period.
“There will be no vacancy for reserve candidates after April 20, 2026,” the statement added.
The DSSC programme is one of the recruitment pathways used by the Nigerian Army to enlist graduates and professionals as officers, particularly in specialised fields needed to strengthen military operations and technical capacity.
Applications for the DSSC 29/2026 intake were opened earlier this year, after which shortlisted candidates underwent screening and assessment by a selection board before the final list of successful applicants was released.
