Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Nigerians for special enlistment into the Nigerian Navy through the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29. Online registration starts on December 27, 2023, and closes on February 7, 2024.
Key Details
Portal Activation: | The official opening of the recruitment portal is scheduled for December 27, 2023. This marks the commencement of the application process for various positions within the Nigerian Navy. |
Eligibility Criteria: | Prospective applicants are strongly advised to carefully review and ensure compliance with the eligibility criteria outlined by the Nigerian Navy for the Direct Short Service program. This step is crucial to facilitating a smooth application process. |
Diverse Opportunities: | The Nigerian Navy presents a wide array of roles across different specialties, offering candidates the chance to contribute their skills and expertise to the country’s maritime defense. |
Application Process: | Aspiring candidates can access the official Nigerian Navy recruitment portal and must adhere to the provided guidelines for an accurate and successful application process. |
Submission Deadline: | Timely submissions are emphasized, and candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the specified deadline. Late submissions may not be considered in the selection process. |
GENERAL INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES
1. Applicant must be a Nigerian citizen by birth.
2. Applicants are warned against giving false information or tendering fake certificates. Any false information or fake certificates discovered at any stage will lead to disqualification and subsequent prosecution of the applicant.
3. Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Divisionfor holders of First degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. Computer literacy will be an added advantage in all fields.
4. Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria.
5. Applicants who obtained credentials from foreign institutions should ensure the certificates are authenticated by the Federal Ministry of Education and copies of all certificates are to be submitted at chosen aptitude test centers.
6. All applicants must present O’level West African Examination Certificate (WAEC), in addition to any other results such as NECO. Credit in Mathematics and English is compulsory.
7. NYSC discharge certificate or letter of exemption from NYSC is a compulsory requirement for enlistment.
8. Male applicants must not be less than 1.68 meters tall while female applicants must not be less than 1.65 meters tall.
9. Applicants should be between 22 and 28 years of age by 25 March 2024. Except Medical Officers who should not be more than 30 years.
10. Serving personnel, Soldier/Rating/Airman, and other paramilitary services personnel must obtain a letter of attestation duly signed by the heads of their units.
11. Applicants will be shortlisted for a qualifying aptitude test. The date and time of the aptitude test will be communicated via the Nigerian Navy website.
12. Applicants are to choose any of the following centers for the qualifying aptitude test:
a. Abuja Centres:
(1) Army Day Secondary School, Mogadishu Barracks.
(2) Command Day Secondary School, Lungi Barracks.
b. Bauchi Centre:
Command Day Secondary School, Shadawanka Barracks.
c. Owerrinta Centre:
Nigerian Navy College of Accounts and Finance, Owerrinta, Abia State.
d. Lagos Centres:
(1) Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Navy Town Ojo.
(2) Navy Town Secondary School, Navy Town Ojo.
e. Port-Harcourt Centres:
(1) Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Borokiri.
(2) Air Force Secondary School, 115 Special Operations Group, Air Force
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f. Sokoto Centre:
Army Day Secondary School, Giginya Barracks.
13. Applicants are to appear for the aptitude test with the following:
a. Photocopies of the degree and NYSC discharge certificate.
b. Parent/Guardian Consent Form.
c. Acknowledgement Form.
d. photocopies of foreign certificates (if any).
14. Applicants are to note that the entire special enlistment process is free of charge and should refrain from giving money to any individual under any guise.
SUBMISSION OF FORM
15. On completion of the application form, applicants are advised to click ‘SUBMIT’ on the portal to generate the applicant’s transaction ID. Applicants are thereafter advised to print out a copy of the ‘Application Summary’. For further inquiries, please call 08061100665 between 0800 and 1700 hours only.
Selection Procedures
The Nigerian Navy is committed to a comprehensive selection process involving examinations and interviews aimed at identifying the most qualified and dedicated candidates for service. This announcement underscores the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to transparency and inclusivity in its recruitment processes.
Aspiring candidates are urged to stay updated through official communication channels for any additional information or adjustments to the recruitment process. The opening of the 2024 recruitment portal provides an invaluable opportunity for individuals to play a vital role in safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests.
The Nigerian Navy extends its best wishes to all applicants as they embark on this significant journey. Good luck!