The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun accepting applications for the 2024 Nigerian Air Force Direct Short Service DSSC Enlistment Exercise which starts on 14 October 2024 and will be closing on 26 November 2024.
The NAF’s Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a commission that is accessible to both civilians and military personnel who are currently serving. The Course offers the opportunity to enlist professionals who possess a degree in specific disciplines.
Continue reading to learn more about the 2024 Nigerian Air Force Direct Short Service DSSC Enlistment Exercise, its eligibility requirements, methods of application and the application portal.
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About the 2024 Nigerian Air Force Direct Short Service DSSC Enlistment Exercise
Both serving military members and civilians may apply for the Nigerian Air Force Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC), which is a 6 months training type of commission in the NAF.
Candidates with degrees who are professionals in particular fields can enlist through the course.
Candidates who were successful in their application would be contacted through the website www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng to participate in the Selection Board Interview Exercise.
Successful candidates are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer after completing an intense six-month military training program.
Starting on October 14, 2024, online registration will be open until November 26, 2024, when it will be closed.
General Instructions For Applicants
1. Nationality:
- Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth or origin.
2. Age:
- Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 on September 27, 2025 (25 and 40 for Medical Consultants). Please take note of the following.
a. Candidates born before September 27, 1995, and those born before September 27, 1985, are ineligible for medical consultant positions.
b. The Exercise is not for serving troops seeking a Branch Commission. Personnel over the age of 30 (born before to September 27, 1995) are not eligible to apply.
3. Height:
Applicants must be at least 1.66m tall for men and 1.63m tall for women.
4. Medical Fitness:
Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit and meet the Nigerian Air Force’s medical and employment criteria.
5. 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 The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the signees’ passport photograph and a photocopy of their driver’s licence, national ID card, or international passport. The signee will also authenticate the applicant’s passport photos.
6. Presentation of Original Credentials:
Successful applicants must provide their original credentials for review during the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following.
a. Two recent passport-size photographs must be stamped and countersigned by an officer of the appropriate level mentioned in paragraph 6.
a. Original and photocopies of birth certificates or declarations of age.
b. Original and photocopies of school or professional certificates.
d. The original and a photocopy of the applicant’s Indigeneship certificate from their local government/state of origin.
e. Original and photocopy of the Attestation to Good Character signed by an officer of the appropriate level, as described in paragraph 6.
7. Any applicant suspected of impersonating or submitting fake documents will be excluded from the Selection Exercise. Furthermore, any incorrect declarations discovered later may result in withdrawal from training. Such applicants would be turned over to the Nigerian police for prosecution. The Nigerian Air Force will not accept any inquiries regarding applicants whose applications have been denied. Interested applicants should be aware that online registration is completely free of charge. Applicants must enter legitimate email addresses and phone numbers in the sections provided on the Application Form.
8. Application Form:
Upon completion of the application forms, candidates must print off the following documents:
a. Acknowledgment form.
b. Parental/Guardian Consent Form.
c. Local Government Area Attestation Form.
9. Invitation to Interview:
Successful applicants will be invited to the Selection Board Interview Exercise via the site, www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng. In addition, email and phone numbers could be used as needed.
Academic/Professional Qualifications and Requirements
1. Interested applicants must have a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for first-degree holders and Upper Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must have credit in English, Mathematics, and a degree course of study. Computer literacy will be advantageous.
2. Applicants must have a NYSC Discharge Certificate or a Letter of Exemption from NYSC while applying for DSSC.
3. Applicants must have certificates of complete registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria, as applicable.
Requirements:for specific disciplines
Before filling out the application, prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to carefully review the relevant disciplines that are required below:
a. Aviation Engineering: HND/B.Eng/M.Eng/MSc Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Electronics Engineering.
b. Armament Technology: HND/B.Eng/BSc in mechanical engineering, electrical/electronics engineering, chemical engineering, automobile engineering, computer engineering, physics, chemistry, computer science, explosive chemistry, and industrial chemistry.
c. Air Intelligence: BSc/HND Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System (GIS), Geography, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science (CompTIA A+, Ethical Hacking), MSC Cyber Security, BSc/HND Psychology, Sociology, Intelligence and Security Studies, Criminology, History and International Studies, MSc Forensic Analysis, BSc/HND French, Chinese, and Arabic languages. The ability to speak different Nigerian languages is an added advantage. Additional qualification is an extra benefit.
d. Air Traffic Services: A specialist’s qualification or equivalent is required (BSc/BTech/HND).
- Airtraffic Control. BSC/HND Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology, Mathematics, or an Air Traffic Control Licence (NCAA). Diploma in Air Traffic Control (Aerodrome and Approach).
- Meteorology. BTech Meteorology; BSc/HND Geography; and BSc/HND Physics.
- Fire. BSc/HND (Science) or B Eng (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering). A firefighting/rescue certificate would be advantageous.
e. Communication, Information, and Space Technology: BSc/HND Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Data Telecommunication/Networks Engineering. M.Eng/MSc/B.Eng/BTech/BSc/HND Radar Engineering, MSc/BSc/HND Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Programming, Cyber Security, Networking, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Maintenance. BSc/BEng/PGD Satellite Communication/Satellite Ground Station Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System (GIS), Rocketry/Astronomy/Cosmology/Space Engineering, BSc Satellite Control Engineering, HND Satellite Image Analyst, BSc Geography, BSc Geophysics/Physics, and Mathematics. BEng/BTech/BSc/HND BSc/HND/MSc in another discipline with shown proficiency in Software Development languages such as PHP, Python, C++, and MERN Stack are also eligible. Possession of professional certificates such as CSDP, CSSLP, PHP Certification, CSS Zen Garden Certification, CCNA, CCNA Wireless, CCNP, CCNP Wireless, MCSE, Network+, Security+, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CEH, ECSA, LPT, ECVP, ECSP, CPW, CPWA, CPWDV, CPWDS, CompTIA Security+, and other ICT proficiency is advantageous. Applicants must provide information of GitHub accounts demonstrating competence with successful projects.
f. Logistics: BSc/HND Purchasing and Supply/Procurement, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Industrial Chemistry, Biology/Bio-Chemistry, POL Laboratory Science, and Database Administration/Management.
g. Works and Services: BSc/HND Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Land Surveyor, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Building, Town Planning, and Estate Management.
h. Catering Services: BSc/HND Hotel and Catering Management, Hospitality Management, and Event Management.
i. Administration and Personnel Services: BSc/HND Public Administration, Statistics, BSc Insurance, BSc/HND Archives and Record Management, and BSc/HND Human Resources Management.
j. Sports and Physical Education: Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Kinetics (Physical Education).
k. Air Provost: BSc Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, LLB, BL, BMLS (Lab Scientist), Veterinary Doctor, and BSc Cybersecurity.
l. Education: BA(Ed)/BEd/BSc(Ed)/BTech in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography, Building Construction, Electrical/Electronics, Agricultural Science, Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo languages, French, Economics, History, and B.LS Library Science.
m. Chaplaincy: Bachelor of Theology and Divinity.
n. Imam: BA Islamic Studies, BA Educational Arabic Studies, and BA Sharia Law.
o. Music: BA/BEd Music.
p. Legal Services: LLB, BL, and LLM.
q. Public Relations: BSc/BA/HND in Mass Communication, Journalism, Television, and Film Production. A master’s degree can provide a benefit.
r. Medical Doctors and Dentists: Must have an MBBS/BDS from any NUC-accredited university, be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, and hold an annual practicing license.
S. Medical Consultants. Must have an MBBS/BDS from any NUC-accredited university, a Fellowship, be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, and hold an annual practicing license.
(1) Medical Doctors
(2) Dentist
(3) Cardiologist
(4) Ophthalmologist
(5) Nephrologist
(6) Pediatrician
(7) Orthopaedic Surgeon
(8) ENT Surgeon
(9) General Surgeon
(10) Neurologist
(11) Family Medicine
(12) Internal Medicine
(13) Obstetrics & Gynaecologist
(14) Urologist
(15) Psychiatrist
(16) Anaesthesia
(17) Radiologist
(18) Oncologist
(19) Orthodontistry
(20) Restorative Dentistry
(21) General Dentistry
(22) Maxillo-Facial Surgeon
t. Veterinary Doctors: Must be a DVM from any NUC-accredited university, be registered with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, and have an annual practicing license.
u. Nurses – BNSc/MSc Nursing: Must have a BNSc or MSc (Nursing Science) from any UNC-accredited university, be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, and hold an annual practicing license. Specialization in several nursing disciplines provides an added advantage.
v. Pharmacy: Must have a BPharm or PharmD from any NUC-accredited university, be registered with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, and have an annual practicing license.
w. Medical Laboratory Science: Must have a BMLS from any NUC-accredited university, be registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, and hold an annual practicing license.
x. Physiotherapy: Must have a BSc/BMR (Physiotherapy or Medical Rehabilitation) from any NUC-accredited university, be registered with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Registered Board of Nigeria, and have an annual practicing license.
y. Medical Records/Health Information Management: Must have a BSc/HND in Health Information Management from a recognized training school in Nigeria, be registered with the Health Record Officers Registered Board of Nigeria, and hold an annual practicing license.
z. Psychology: Must have a BSc in Psychology from a NUC-accredited university. MSc Clinical Psychology is an added benefit.
aa. Radiography: Must have a Bachelor of Radiography degree from any NUC-accredited university, be registered with the Radiographers Registered Board of Nigeria, and hold an annual practicing license.
ab. Optometry: Must have a Doctor of Optometry degree from any NUC-accredited university, be registered with the Nigerian Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registered Board, and hold an annual practicing license.
ac. Dietetics/Nutrition: Must have a BSc/HND in Nutrition/Dietetics from a Nigerian accredited educational school.
ad. Preventive Health/Hygiene: Must have a BSc/HND in Environmental Health or Community Health from a recognized Nigerian training institution, be registered with the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria or the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria, and hold an annual practicing license.
ae. Dental Therapy/Technology: Must have a BSc/HND in Dental Therapy/Technology from a recognized training school in Nigeria, be registered with the Dental Therapists/Technologists Registration Board of Nigeria, and hold an annual practicing license.
af. Medical Physiology: Must have a BSc in Medical Physiology from a Nigerian accredited training institution.
ag. Biomedical Engineering: Must have a BEngr/BSc/HND in Biomedical Engineering from any Nigerian educational institution.
Ah. Account and Budget: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Banking, and Finance. Must have professional ICAN/ANAN certifications from a recognized training school.
ai. Museum and Archives: BSc/BA/HND History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Museum Studies, or Museology.
Application Process for 2024 Nigerian Air Force Direct Short Service DSSC Enlistment Exercise
2024 Nigerian Air Force Direct Short Service (DSSC) Application Portal
Those who are interested and qualified should follow the application process below to access the Nigerian Air Force DSSC recruitment portal where they can submit their applications online.
- Click on the “Apply Now Button” below to access the official Nigerian Air Force DSSC recruitment page
- Chose DSSC, then click “Start Application”
- Read through the information carefully, scroll to the button of the page and click “START APPLICATION”
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Each interested applicant may submit just one application. Any applicant who submits multiple applications will be automatically disqualified.
2. Fill out the Registration Form.
3. Submit the form.
4. Take a note of your application number.
5. Print the Application Summary Page.
6. Your phone number and email address are necessary for this application.
7. To download and print Acknowledgement and Attestation Cards, log in with your email address and password.
8. You are liable for the accuracy of the information you supply. Any inaccurate information found will result in disqualification and prosecution by the appropriate authorities.
NOTE:
- The application process is free of charge, and no payment is required at any stage during the exercise.
- Please contact Technical Support at 09064432351, 09055840142, and 07080646780, or email careers@airforce.mil.ng. All phone lines are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Application Closing Date: 26 November 2024