NAF Opens 2025 DSSC Recruitment for Graduates and Professionals

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 34/2025 recruitment exercise.

The notice, shared on NAF’s official X handle on Tuesday, said the application process is open to qualified Nigerians across various fields, including engineering, medicine, and cyber specialities, in line with the force’s evolving operational needs.

According to the announcement, applications are free and must be submitted online via the official NAF recruitment portal — https://nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng — between August 27 and October 7, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth.
  
• Age: 20–32 years; Medical Doctors (consultants) may apply between 25–40 years.
  
• Not open to serving personnel seeking Branch Commission. Personnel above 32 years are ineligible.
  
• Serving personnel must have completed 10 years of service, attained the rank of Corporal, and have a recommendation from their Commanding Officer.
  
• Minimum height: 1.66m for males, 1.63m for females.
  
• Applicants must be free of any criminal convictions.
  
• Candidates must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit according to NAF standards.
  
• Minimum of Second Class Upper Division in any discipline, along with NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Letter.
  

The NAF added that a Zonal Aptitude Test will be conducted on a date to be communicated through the recruitment portal. Successful candidates will subsequently be invited for the Selection Interview.