Apply for the 2025 Nigerian Air Force Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC)!
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters comprises of seven staff branches which formulate policies. The current seven staff branches are namely Policy and Plans, Training and Operations, Aircraft Engineering, Logistics and Communications, Administration, Standards and Evaluations and Air Secretary.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the 2025 enlistment process of suitable qualified graduates and post-graduates as Direct Short Service (DSSC) cadets in various professions.
Individuals interested in Nigerian Air force DSSC Recruitment should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below. Submit your applications appropriately before the deadline.
Air Intelligence:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Details:
The Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) is a type of commission in the NAF which is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. The Course provides the avenue for the enlistment of degree holders who are professionals in specified fields.
Training period for this type of commission is usually 6 months of intensive military training and successful candidates are commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer.
Requirements:
- BSc/MSc Cyber Security or International Relations (Certificate in Ethical Hacking would be an added advantage).
- Second Class Upper or Upper Credit
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
- Not more than 32 years of age
Communication Information Systems:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA – MSC/MBA/MA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Details:
The requirements for specialties under Communication Information System are as follows:
- BEng/HND Satellite Communication or Satellite Ground Station Engineering or MEng/PGD Satellite Communication System Engineering. Professional certification in ITU Satellite Coordination or VSAT Installation would be an added advantage.
- BSc/HND Computer Science/Engineering, AI or Robotics or MSc/PGD in Space Mission Software or AI for Space Systems. Professional certification in Space Mission Software or AI for Space Operations would be an added advantage.
- BEng Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering or MSc/PGD in Rocketry or Space Propulsion Systems. Professional certification in Space Launch Vehicle Design would be an added advantage.
- (BSc/HND or MSc in Digital Forensics & Cloud Security. Professional Certification in CHFI, CPN, NCS, AWS Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Security Engineer would be an added advantage.
- BSc/HND in Computer/Network Engineering or MSc in Information Security Management. Professional Certification in CCNP Security, CPN, NCS, Fortinet NSE 4-7 or Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE would be an added advantage.
- BSc/HND in Software Engineering or Secure Software Development or MSc Software/Application Security. Professional Certification in CSSLP, CPN, NCS, OWASP or Secure Coding would be an added advantage.
- BSc/HND in Robotics, AI or Data Science or MSc in AI, Machine Learning or Autonomous Systems. Professional Certification in TensorFlow Developer Cert, CPN, NCS or Robotics Process Automation would be an added advantage.
- BSc/HND in Cybersecurity or IT Security or MSc in Cyber Defence or Threat Intelligence. Professional Certification in CompTIA Security+, EC-Council CND, CPN, NCS or ISO 22301 BCM would be an added advantage.
- BSc/HND in Digital/Database Security or Network/Cloud Security or MSc in Database Administration & Security or Cloud Security. Professional Certification in Oracle OCP, CPN, NCS, Microsoft SQL Security or Google Cloud Security Engineer would be an added advantage.
Requirements:
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
- Not more than 32 years of age
Sports and Physical Education:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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BSc Health and Human Kinetics. Certification in Sport Coaching, Fitness Training or Sports Management from National Institute of Sports (NIS) and other recognized Institutions would be an added advantage.
Requirements:
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
- Not more than 32 years of age
Air Provost:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA – MBA/MSC/MA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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BSc/BA or MSc/MA in Criminology, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Science, Cyber Security and Communications Art. Professional Certification as Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP), Certified Protection Officer (CPO) or Certified Security Professional (CSP), Certificate in Criminal Intelligence or Security Management, Certificate in Digital Forensics or Cybercrime Investigation. ICT & Technical Security Skill Proficiency in Surveillance Systems (CCTV), Security Information Management System (SIMS), Digital Evidence Management and Data Analytics for Crime Detection would be an added advantage.
Education (Teachers):
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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BSc (Ed), BA (Ed) or MA/MSc in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Electrical Electronics. BSc/MSc Counselling Psychology (Guidance and Counselling). Applicants must be registered with Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
Requirements:
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
- Not more than 32 years of age
Chaplaincy Protestant:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Details:
- BA Theology/B Theology/B Divinity. Applicants must have Ordination Certificate or Recommendation Letter from Denomination.
Requirements:
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
- Not more than 32 years of age
Chaplaincy Roman Catholic:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Details:
- BA Theology/B Theology/B Divinity. Applicant must be a member of one or all of the following professional bodies:
- Membership of Catholic Theologians Association of Nigeria (CATHAN).
- Membership of Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) (for Diocesan Priests) or Membership of a Recognized Religious Body or Congregation (for Religion).
Requirements:
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
- Not more than 32 years of age
Imam:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Details:
BA Arabic & Islamic Studies or BA Ed/BEd Islamic Studies (Education).
Requirements:
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
- Not more than 32 years of age
Administration/Personnel Services:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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BSc or MSc Human Resource Management or Statistics. Applicant must be a member of CIPM, NIM, CISON or PSSN.
Requirements:
- Not more than 32 years of age
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
Legal Services:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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BL with at least 5 years practicing experience. LLM added advantage.
Requirements:
Medical/Dental Practitioners:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Details:
Applicant must possess MBBS, MBChB or BDS from NUC Accredited University and must possess a valid current practicing license from Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Requirements:
- Not more than 32 years of age
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
Therapeutics/Diagnostics/Medical Support Services – Radiography:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Details:
Bachelor of Radiography from any NUC accredited University. Valid current annual practicing license from Radiographer’s Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN). Annual practicing license 2025.
Therapeutics/Diagnostics/Medical Support Services – Optometry:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Details:
Doctor of Optometry from any NUC accredited University. Valid current annual practicing license from Optometrist and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN). Annual practicing License 2025
Nurse:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
- Category: Federal Government
- Location: All State | Nigeria
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Job Details:
Applicants for the following aspects of nursing must possess BSc Nursing or HND Nursing from NUC accredited University or NBTE accredited College of Nursing Sciences respectively. Must also hold valid current practicing license from Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
- Mental Health
- Nephrology
- Anaesthesia
- Peri-operative
- Accident & Emergency
- Cardiothoracic
- Critical Care
- Paediatric
- Orthopaedic
- Oncology
- Nurse Educator
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