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1. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Nigerians for the appointment into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission officers for the following NA specialties:

a.) FINANCE/ACCOUNTING: Applicants must possess HND, BSc or MSc degree in Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Banking & Finance or Insurance. Membership of the relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

b.) ENGINEERING / ARMAMENT: Applicants must possess HND, BSc or MSc degree in any of the following areas: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Aeronautical Engineering, Electronics Communications, Avionics or equivalent qualifications registrable with the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN)

c.) SUPPLY: Applicants must possess HND, BSc or MSc degree in Economics or Purchasing and Supply. Membership of Nigerian Institute of Purchasing and Supply will be added advantage.

d.) WORKS: Applicants must possess HND, BSc or MSc degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Quantity / Estate / Land Surveying, Building Tech/Engineering and must be registered with appropriate professional bodies.

e.) EDUCATION: Applicants must possess BA, BSc or B. Ed degree (Science and Humanities) in any of the following Mathematics, English, geography, Home Economics, Guidance and Counseling, Chemistry, Physics, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba Languages, Christian Religious Knowledge & Islamic Religious Knowledge, fine Arts, Library Science; BSc or HND in Accounts and Intro-Tech. Computer Literacy will be an added advantage.

f.) METEOROLOGY: Applicants must possess HND, Bsc or MSc in Meteorology.

g.) ADMINISTRATION: Applicants must possess HND, BA, BSc, MA or MSc in Administration or Management.

h.) PUBLIC RELATIONS/INFORMATION: Applicants must have HND, BSc or MSc degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or BA/HND in Graphic Arts. Membership of the relevant professional bodies would be added advantage.

i.) LEGAL SERVICE/MILITARY POLICE: Applicants must possess LLB, BL, LLM or BSc in Criminology, Psychology or Sociology.

j.) CHAPLIN/IMAM: Catholic, Protestant and Islamic Affairs. Applicants must be ordained Priest with BA in Theology while Muslim applicants must possess BA in Arabic and Islamic Studies. Each applicant will be required to produce testimony of excellent character by a reputable religious organization in Nigeria.

k.) MUSIC: Applicants must possess HND, BSc or its equivalent in Music with L.R.A.M.& A.R.C.M.

l.) SPORTS: Applicants must possess HND, BSc or in Physical and Health Education Proficiency

m.) MEDICAL:
(1) Medical Specialist: Applicants must possess MBBS degree or its equivalent and Post Graduate/Special Qualifications. Preference would be given to Obstetricians and Gynecologists., ENT Surgeons, Radiologist, Pediatricians, General Surgeons, Psychiatrists and Anesthetists.
(2) Medical Doctors: Candidates must possess degree registrable with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council e.g MBBS, CHB
(3) Dental Surgeon: Candidates must possess degree registrable with Nigerian Medical and Dental Council.
(4) Pharmacy: Applicants must possess at least BSc Pharm and and must be a member of the Pharmaceutical Social of Nigeria.
(5) Physiotherapy; Applicants must possess BSc Physiotherapy and must be a member of the Institute of the Institute of the Nigerian Society of Phsiotherapists.
(6) Medical Records: Applicants must possess BSc Medical Records/Biostatistics or HND Medical Records/Biostatistics.
(7) Medical Laboratory Scientists: Applicants must possess BSc, AIMLS or its equivalent qualification Medical Lab Science and Technology of Nigeria.
(8) Radiographers: Applicants must possess BSc in Radiography and must be registrered with the appropriate professional body.
(9) Public Health Technologists: Applicants must possess HND/BSc in Public Health, and be members of the West African Health Examination Board (WAHEB).
(10) Clinical Psychologist: Applicants must possess MSc in Psychology and be registered Clinical Psychologist
(11) Dieticians: Applicants must possess BSc Dietetics.
(12) Nursing: Applicants must be registered Nurses. Applicants with BSc Nursing or other specialisation will be an added advantage.
(13) Bio-Medical Engineers: Applicants must possess BSc or HND in Bio-Medical Engineering and must be registered with the appropriate professional body.
(14) Catering Services: Applicants must possess HND, BSc or equivalent in catering. A good working experience will be an added advantage.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT
2. Applicant must fulfill the following:
a. Be between the age of 22 to 35 years for both serving personnel and civilians.
b. Be medically and physically fit by the Nigerian Army physical efficiency standard.
c. Measure not less than 1.66m (for male) and 1.63m (for female) in height.
d. Be a Nigerian by birth.
e. Must not have been convicted by any court of law on any criminal grounds.
f. Possess a minimum of first degree from a recognised University or HND from a recognised Polytechnic.
g. Applicants less serving soldiers must have completed the NYSC Scheme or provide proof of exemption there from.
h. Graduates with registrable professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
i. Military Personnel must obtain their commanding officer's written Recommendations.
j. Military Personnel without military sponsorship to higher institutions by their various services need not apply.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
3. Direct Short Service Commission will be granted for 10 years, for an initial probation period of 3 years service, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission may be granted on conversion after 3 years as commissioned officer.

a. All selected candidates will be required to undergo an initial military training at the Infantry Corps Centre and School, Jaji, Kaduna.
b. Cadet officer who successfully completed the Military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant with no advantage of seniority except fully registered Medical Doctors, Chartered Accountants, Architect, Lawyers and holders of Doctorate degree in fields relevant to individual services who will be commissioned in the same rank but with 2 years seniority.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
4. The following will apply:
a. All applications are made online
b. Applicants are required to purchase PIN CODE at the sum of N2,500.00 only at any SPRING BANK PLC branch or all other banks nationwide.
c. Subsequently, applicants will log on to www.nigerianarmyms.net and access the application form using the PIN CODE. Applicants are to complete the form online and upload all required documents stated in the General instructions.
d. Applicants must print out their online generated photo-card on completion of the application.
Successful applicants are required to present their printed photo-card to the selection board during the interview.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Please call the following support lines on 0703 005 2564 & 0807 203 4148
For more information on The Nigerian Army, visit www.nigerian-army.org

Army Headquarters
Department of Military Secretary
29, Oro Ago Crescent
Off Muhammadu Buhari Way
Area 11 Garki 2, Abuja.


CLOSING DATE
5, Application closes February 14, 2008.