The Nigerian Army has officially released the names of candidates shortlisted for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027 Selection Board.
The Army announced that successful candidates can check their names on its recruitment portal at nashortservice.army.mil.ng.
In a public announcement, the Army directed shortlisted candidates to report to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Ribadu Campus, Old Site, Kaduna State, on November 23, 2026.
The selection exercise is scheduled to run from November 23 to December 11, 2026.
The Army urged candidates to visit its official recruitment website to confirm their selection and obtain further information about the exercise.
What You Should Know
The Nigerian Army has moved to the next stage of its recruitment by publishing the names of those selected for the SSCC Course 50/2027. Successful applicants are required to check the official recruitment portal and report to the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna for their screening exercise.
- Positive Impact: This announcement brings relief to thousands of applicants and opens up high-level career opportunities for young Nigerians to serve as commissioned officers.
- Potential Challenges: Candidates must manage the logistics and costs of traveling to Kaduna by November 23, 2026, and prepare for a rigorous selection process lasting nearly three weeks.
