Nigerian Air Force Direct Short Service Recruitment 2024: Eligibility Criteria

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to commence its Direct Short Service Recruitment (DSSC) for 2024, inviting qualified individuals to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to serve their country in a prestigious military organization. Below are the eligibility criteria, qualifications, application procedures, and additional information regarding the recruitment process.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Nigerian Air Force DSSC Recruitment in 2024, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

• Nigerian Origin: Candidates must be of Nigerian origin by birth.
• Height Requirements: Males must be at least 1.66 meters tall, while females must be at least 1.63 meters tall.
• Health Standards: Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit.
• Criminal Record: Candidates must not have any previous criminal convictions as determined by a court of law.
• Age Limit: Applicants must be between 20 and 30 years old. Specifically, candidates born before September 27, 1995, are not eligible. However, medical consultants can apply if they are between 25 and 40 years old (candidates born before September 27, 1985, are ineligible).
• Current Military Personnel: Serving military personnel seeking Branch Commission should not apply, as those over 30 years (born before September 27, 1995) are not eligible.

Qualification Requirements

Interested candidates must meet the following educational qualifications:

Degree Requirements: Applicants should possess a minimum of a Second Class Upper Division for bachelor’s degree holders and Upper Credit for those with Higher National Diplomas (HND).

Subject Requirements: Candidates must have credits in English Language and Mathematics, along with three additional credits in subjects relevant to their chosen field of study.

Computer Literacy: Proficiency in computer skills will be considered an advantage.

NYSC Certification: Applicants must possess a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge Certificate or a Letter of Exemption at the time of application.

Professional Registration: Candidates must hold certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria, where applicable.

Application Procedures

How to Apply: Interested applicants for the Nigerian Air Force DSSC Recruitment 2024 should visit the NAF recruitment portal at www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng when it opens on October 14, 2024.

Once the online application is completed and meets the specified requirements, applicants must print the following documents:

Local Government Area Attestation Form: This must be signed by a Military or Police Officer from the same state, not below the rank of Wing Commander or equivalent in the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Assistant Commissioner of Police and above, Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate, or Principal of the attended secondary school.

• Parent/Guardian Consent Form
• Attestation of Good Character Form
• Acknowledgement Form
• Additional Information

A zonal aptitude test will be held on a date that will be communicated via the Nigerian Air Force recruitment portal.

Online registration and all recruitment processes are FREE OF CHARGE. Applicants should not make any payments at any point during the application process.

The Attestation Form must include a passport photograph and a photocopy of the signee’s Driver’s License, International Passport, or National ID Card. The signee must also authenticate the applicant’s passport photograph.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Nigerian Air Force and serve the nation. If you meet the eligibility criteria, make sure to prepare your application well ahead of the deadline.

For further details, visit the official Nigerian Air Force recruitment website.

Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is November 26, 2024.