Nigerian Army Releases Successful Candidates for SSC 49/2026 Training

The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public the released of list of successful candidates for Short Service Combatant Commission Course 49/2026 Selection Board. Candidates whose names appeared on the Nigerian Army Portal at recruitment.army.mil.ng are to report for officer cadet training at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), AFAKA, Kaduna on Friday, 9th January, 2026.

HOW TO CHECK

Visit the Nigerian Army Recruitment Portal below:

https://recruitment.army.mil.ng

NIGERIAN ARMY SHORT SERVICE COMBATANT FINAL SHORTLISTS SSC 49-2026 FOR TRAINING

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Original credentials including online printout showing his/her passport photograph(s).
• Four copies of 5 x 7 coloured photographs in suit and in full standing position without cap/hat.
• Two pairs each of unmarked white round neck vests and blue shorts ( without stripes).
• Two pairs of pure white canvas/trainers (rubber type NOT acceptable).
• Two pairs each of unmarked maroon round neck vests and navy blue track suits ( Without Stripes).
• Two white shirts, one blue shirt, a black tie and a black belt.
• Four pairs of white socks and two pairs of black socks.
• Two pairs each of national dress, suit and casual wears.
• One wrist watch.
• Two pairs of black laced shoes.
• Swimming trunk.
• Two white bed sheets and pillow cases.
• One blanket (grey or army green colour).
• Two sets of cutlery.
• Pressing iron.
• Bucket, towel, bathroom slippers and toiletries.

2. Additional Items for Female Candidates

• One pair of black low heel corporate shoe.
• Two black lounge suit.
• A pair of trouser suits.
• Two black shorts (tight).

3. Serving military personnel are to come along with release letters and passes from their  commanders/commanding officers.

4. Successful candidates who fail to report on the aforementioned date will forfeit their

vacancies to candidates on reserve.

5. Reserve candidates are not to report to NDA but will be contacted in the event were vacancies arise.

6. There will be no vacancy for Reserve candidates after 31st January, 2026.

Signed

Military Secretary (Army)

Army Headquarters

Department of Military Secretary

Mambilla Barracks

Asokoro – Abuja

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