For the many Nigerians who want to serve their fatherland in the military, the Nigerian Army (NA) has just announced to the general public that the list of successful candidates for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 49/2026 Selection Board is now available. Participants should now check the full list that is available on the Nigerian Army recruitment portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng.
If your name appeared among the shortlisted candidates, you are expected to physically report to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Ribadu Campus (Old Site), Kaduna State, for the Selection Board activities scheduled to commence on 1 December 2025.
If you do not want to experience a stressful screening process, you are strongly advised to be in Kaduna on 30 November 2025. As soon as you arrive, you must proceed to report to the designated Selection Board venue between 6:00 am and 11:00 am on 1 December 2025 for documentation and subsequent instructions. All candidates are required to make adequate arrangements for their travel and to come adequately prepared with all necessary documents and personal items that are important for the duration of the selection exercises.
Check out the Nigerian Army Successful Candidates List announcement below:
“THE NIGERIAN ARMY
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR NIGERIAN ARMY SHORT SERVICE COMBATANT COMMISSION COURSE 49/2026 SELECTION BOARD FROM 1 TO 19 DECEMBER 2025
1. The Nigerian Army (NA) is pleased to inform the general public that the list of successful candidates for Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 49/2026 Selection Board is available
at the NA’s recruitment website;
https://recruitment.army.mil.ng. The shortlisted
Candidates are to report to the Nigerian Defence Academy Ribadu Campus (Old Site), Kaduna State, on 1 December 2025. Candidates are advised to be in Kaduna on 30 November 2025 and report to the Selection Board venue between 6 am and 11 am on 1 December 2025.
2. Candidates will be required to produce original and at least 2 photocopies of the following:
in a file jacket:
All academic/ professional certificates including testimonials, NYSC discharge or valid
Exemption Certificate as applicable.
Valid birth certificate as endorsed by the National Population Commission, hospital and
Local Government Council of birth or valid age declaration.
Valid certificate of state of origin.
d. Official Leave/Pass and Military Identity Card (military personnel only).
Letter of recommendation by Commanding Officers/Commanders (military personnel)
Printed Bank Verification Number (BVN) certificate authenticated by a bank and NIN
slip/card.
Completed copies of printouts from the SSCC portal, including referee forms.
3. Candidates are to also bring along the following items:
Writing materials.
b. Three (3) pairs of blue shorts and 3 pairs of plain white short-sleeve T-shirts.
A pair of white canvas shoes/trainers and 3 pairs of white socks.
Bucket and toiletries.
A set of cutlery, including plates and drinking cups.
Beddings; to include, blankets, bedspreads, pillowcases, etc.
Four (4) copies of recent full-size coloured photographs in standing position in suit and
4 recent colored passport photographs.
h. Scratch cards for online confirmation of WAEC and/or NECO results.
4. Candidates must come with a duly signed Letter of Consent from a parent/guardian, declaring that they shall not claim any compensation or relief for any injury or death that may occur in the course of the activities conducted by the Selection Board. The Letter of Consent is to be made at a recognised court of law and endorsed by the Commissioner of Oath.
5. The Selection Exercise will involve documents (certificate/credential) verification, followed by physical, medical, and academic tests as well as an oral interview for all candidates.
6. Candidates are to note that any alteration on their documents will render such documents invalid.
7. Candidates will be accommodated and fed throughout the duration of the Selection Board.
8. Candidates will be responsible for their transportation to and from the Selection Board.
9. The use of personal/private vehicles by candidates is strictly prohibited throughout the duration of these de personard.
10. Visitors will not be allowed throughout the duration of the Selection Board.
11. Shortlisted SSCC Course 49/2026 candidates are to report at the Nigerian Defence Academy Old Site, Kaduna State, on 1 December 2025 from 6 am to 11 am. Candidates who arrive after 11 am on 1 December 2025 will be automatically disqualified.
12. A high standard of discipline is expected from all candidates. Candidates who violate any instruction during the Selection Board will be disqualified.
NOTE: Due to the military nature of the exercise, the Nigerian Army shall not be liable for any injuries/deaths recorded in the course of the selection board.
Signed:
Military Secretary (Army)”
If you participated in the Nigerian Army recruitment and sign-up process, then waste no time in checking the Nigerian Army recruitment portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to see if your name made the successful candidates list so that you can proceed to take the next necessary steps. Good luck!
