The Nigerian Airforce recruitment 2025 has commenced. The recruitment is for its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) enlistment open to graduates and postgraduates across various professions.
According to an official statement, the online registration portal opened on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, and will close on Tuesday, 7 October 2025. Applications are free of charge and must be submitted via the recruitment portal at HERE
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“Are you a graduate seeking an opportunity to serve your nation with pride and professionalism? The Nigerian Air Force is inviting applications into the Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 34/2025 across various professions. Application is FREE and available online from 27 August – 7 October 2025,” they stated
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The DSSC scheme offers graduates the opportunity to serve as commissioned officers in specialised roles within the Air Force. Eligibility criteria require applicants to be Nigerian citizens aged between 20 and 32 years, except for medical doctors (consultants), who may apply up to the age of 40. Applicants for the Nigerian Airforce recruitment 2025 must also be medically, physically, and psychologically fit, and free of any previous criminal convictions.
NAF Eligibility Requirements:
- To be eligible for Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) enlistment, candidates must be:
- Nigerian citizens by birth.
- Age limit is between 20 and 32 years, except for medical doctors who can be up to 40 years.
- Only those not serving in any armed forces branch may apply.
- Serving personnel must be recommended by his/her Commanding Officer and must have served for 10 years.
- Height requirements: 1.68m for males and 1.63m for females.
- Applicants must be free of criminal convictions.
- Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
- Academic and Professional Qualification
- Applicants are expected to have a minimum of Second-Class Lower Division for degree holders or Lower Credit for HND holders. Additional requirements include:
- Possession of professional qualifications where applicable
- Five credit passes including English and Mathematics at SSCE level
- NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Letter at the time of application
- Medical applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria.
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Nigerian Airforce recruitment 2025 Application Guideline:
- The Nigerian Air Force stated that all interested applicants must complete their forms online and print out the following documents:
- Acknowledgment Form.
- Parent/Guardians Consent Form.
- Local Government Area Attestation Form to be signed by one of the following:
- Military Officer from the same State as the applicant (not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy).
- Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above.
- Substantive Local Government Chairman/Secretary.
- Magistrates from Applicants’ state of origin.
- The attestation must also include a passport photograph and photocopy of a driver’s license, national ID card, or international passport of the signatory. The NAF noted that the forms will not be generated for invalid applications.
Selection Process
The NAF disclosed that shortlisted applicants for the Nigerian Airforce recruitment 2025 will undergo a Zonal Enlistment Aptitude Test on a date to be announced later. Successful candidates will be invited for selection interviews. The exercise is free of charge and only online applications will be accepted.
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