The Nigerian Army has released the list of candidates shortlisted for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027 Selection Board.
Shortlisted candidates must report to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Ribadu Campus (Old Site), Kaduna State, on Monday, 23 November 2026, between 6 am and 11 am. Any candidate arriving after 11 am on that date will be automatically disqualified.
The shortlist is available through the official Nigerian Army short service recruitment portal.
Original documents and photocopies required
Candidates must bring their original documents and at least two photocopies of each, arranged in a file jacket:
- Academic and professional certificates, testimonials and NYSC discharge or valid exemption certificate, where applicable.
- Valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, hospital or local government council of birth or a valid declaration of age.
- Valid certificate of state of origin.
- Official leave or pass and military identity card, for serving military personnel only.
- Letter of recommendation from a commanding officer or commander, for military personnel only.
- Printed Bank Verification Number (BVN) certificate authenticated by a bank, plus a National Identification Number (NIN) slip or card.
- Completed printouts from the SSCC portal, including referee forms.
Personal items to take to the selection board
- Writing materials.
- Three pairs of blue shorts and three plain white short-sleeved T-shirts.
- One pair of white canvas shoes or trainers and three pairs of white socks.
- A bucket and toiletries.
- Cutlery, plates and drinking cups.
- Bedding, including blankets, bedspreads and pillowcases.
- Four recent full-size colour photographs taken while standing in a suit and four recent colour passport photographs.
- Scratch cards for online verification of WAEC and/or NECO results.
Consent letter and selection tests
Each candidate must bring a parent or guardian's duly signed letter of consent, prepared at a recognised court of law and endorsed by the Commissioner for Oaths. The letter must state that the parent or guardian will not claim compensation or relief for injury or death during selection-board activities.
The board will verify candidates' certificates and other credentials before conducting medical, physical and academic tests and an oral interview.
Documents containing alterations will be considered invalid. Candidates must comply with all selection-board instructions or risk disqualification.
Accommodation, transport and conduct
The Nigerian Army will provide accommodation and meals throughout the selection board. Candidates must arrange and pay for their own travel to and from Kaduna.
Use of personal or private vehicles during the exercise is prohibited and visitors will not be admitted. The Army has also stated that it will not be liable for injuries or deaths recorded during the selection-board activities.
