The Nigerian Army has made public the list of shortlisted candidates for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 49/2026 Selection Board.
In a Monday statement signed by the Military Secretary (Army), the Army said the complete list of successful applicants is now accessible on its recruitment portal: recruitment.army.mil.ng.
According to the statement, shortlisted candidates are expected to report to the Nigerian Defence Academy, Ribadu Campus, Kaduna State, on December 1, 2025.
“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 11 am on 1 December 2025,” the statement partly read.
The Army warned that “candidates who arrive after 11am on 1 December 2025 will be automatically disqualified.”
It was stated that candidates must present original and photocopies of all academic and professional certificates, including NYSC discharge or exemption certificates.
They are also required to bring a valid birth certificate, certificate of state of origin, BVN printout, NIN slip, and completed forms from the SSCC portal.
The Army further listed essential items candidates should have, including writing materials, blue shorts, white T-shirts, white canvas shoes, toiletries, beddings, full-size coloured photographs, and scratch cards for checking WAEC or NECO results.
Parents or guardians must provide a “duly signed Letter of Consent” made in a recognised court of law, stating they will not seek compensation for any injury or death during the exercise.
The selection process will consist of document verification, physical and medical assessments, academic evaluations, and an oral interview.
The Army noted that any alterations on documents will render them invalid.
Candidates will be accommodated and fed during the exercise, but must arrange for their own transportation. The use of private vehicles and visits from outsiders are prohibited throughout the exercise.
The Army also stressed the need for discipline, saying “candidates who violate any instruction during the Selection Board will be disqualified.”
The statement added that, given the military nature of the exercise, the Nigerian Army will not be liable for injuries or deaths during the selection.
“A high standard of discipline is expected from all candidates. Candidates who violate any instruction during the Selection Board will be disqualified.
“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,” the statement concluded.
