About the Company
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), one of the branches of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, is currently inviting applications from qualified Nigerian graduates and postgraduates for enlistment into the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC 34/2025). The DSSC program offers young professionals the opportunity to serve their nation in various specialized fields while building rewarding careers in the military.
Job Description
The Direct Short Service Commission is a short-term service program designed to recruit skilled graduates and postgraduates into different professional roles in the Nigerian Air Force. Successful applicants will undergo military training and serve in designated capacities that align with their academic and professional backgrounds.
Key Highlights:
- Recruitment into specialized professional fields.
- Training and service as Direct Short Service Cadets.
- Free online application via the official NAF recruitment portal.
- Aptitude test and selection interview for shortlisted candidates.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth.
- Age: 20–32 years (Medical consultants: 25–40 years).
- Height requirement: Minimum of 1.66m (male) and 1.63m (female).
- Must be physically, medically, and mentally fit.
- Must have no criminal record or prior conviction.
- Applicants must not be serving personnel seeking Branch Commission.
- Minimum of Second Class Upper Division for degree holders.
- Minimum of Upper Credit for HND holders.
- Additional qualifications (MSc/MA, computer literacy, professional certifications) are an advantage.
- NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Letter is required.
- Medical professionals must be registered with the relevant professional bodies in Nigeria.
Application Process & Documents Required
Upon completing the online application, applicants must print and present the following documents:
- Acknowledgement Form.
- Parent/Guardian Consent Form.
- Local Government Area (LGA) Attestation Form (signed by a qualified officer such as a Wing Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Magistrate, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary).
- Each LGA Attestation Form must include:
- A passport photograph of the signee.
- A photocopy of the signee’s ID (Driver’s License, National ID, or International Passport).
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should:
- Visit the NAF Recruitment Portal
- Complete the online application form free of charge.
- Print all required forms (Acknowledgement, Consent, LGA Attestation).
- Submit and prepare for the Zonal Aptitude Test (date to be announced on the portal).