Nigerian Army Denies 2026 DSSC, SSC Recruitment

Nigerian Army Denies 2026 DSSC, SSC Recruitment
Army says DSSC 29 application form circulating online is fake
Public warned against fraudsters and advised to rely on official channels

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports claiming it has commenced recruitment for the 2026 Direct Short Service Commission and Short Service Commission.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement issued on Friday, the Acting Director of the Directorate of Army Public Relations, Colonel Anele Appolonia, described reports circulating online about the availability of the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Course DSSC 29 Application Form 2026 as false.

Colonel Appolonia urged members of the public to disregard the advertisement, stressing that it did not originate from the Nigerian Army or any of its authorised platforms.

The Army warned Nigerians to remain vigilant, noting that fraudsters often exploit fake recruitment notices to deceive unsuspecting individuals.

The full statement reads: “The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a recruitment advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms, falsely informing the public that, the ‘Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Course DSSC 29 Application Form 2026’ is available.

“This is fake, false and misleading as no such advertisement was authorized by the Nigerian Army.

“The Nigerian Army has not commenced any recruitment or commissioning exercise for the Direct Short Service Commission DSSC or Short Service Commission SSC at this time. Members of the public are therefore strongly advised to disregard the said advertisement, as it did not emanate from the Nigerian Army or any of its authorized channels.

“The Nigerian Army emphasizes that whenever recruitment exercises are approved to commence, the public will be duly informed through the official platforms, including the Nigerian Army website, official social media accounts and through publications on the national dailies along with other verified communication channels, with adequate publicity.

“Members of the public are further cautioned to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to fraudsters who use fake recruitment notices to deceive and defraud unsuspecting individuals. The Nigerian Army does not charge any fee for recruitment into its ranks.

“Anyone with information regarding such fraudulent activities or individuals involved is encouraged to promotly report to the nearest security agency or appropriate authorities for necessary action.”