NIGERIAN NAVY DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 24

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT INTO THE NIGERIAN NAVY DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 24

Online registration starts on  xx-xx-xxx and closes on xx-xx-xxx.
Applications are hereby invited from suitable and qualified Nigerians for enlistment into the Nigerian Navy through the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 24 in the underlisted departments:

	DEPARTMENTS	ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
1.	CHAPLAIN	Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a registered institution of theology from either of the following: Catholic Mission Protestant Mission Applicants must have completed one year apprenticeship in Apostolic Ministry and recommended from the pastoral missions. Diploma certificates from either the Protestant or Catholic Ministry will be an added advantage. Applicants in addition to qualifications required must be duly ordained clergy of their respective Christian faith.
2.	EDUCATION	Applicants must possess B.Ed/PGD in Education (in addition to a first degree for holders of a PGD) in the following fields: Mathematics. Statistics. Physics. Chemistry. Geography. French. Computer Science.
3.	ENGINEERING	Applicants must possess a BSc or HND or equivalent qualifications in the following fields: Naval Architecture/Ship Design. Mechanical/Marine Engineering. Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Aeronautical Engineering. Membership of Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) will be an added advantage.
4.	HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	Applicants must possess a B.Sc., BA, HND or equivalent qualification in Personnel Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management. Membership of NIM and other relevant bodies is an added advantage.
5.	HYDROGRAPHY	Applicants must possess a BSc Degree or HND in the following fields: Cartography Surveying/Geoinfomatics Geophysics Physical Oceanography Membership of NIS is an added advantage. Applicants with B.Sc degree in Physics and Mathematics must possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Land Survey to be eligible.
6.	IMAM	Applicants must possess BA Degree in Islamic Studies with special reference to Islamic Jurisprudence and Theology. Diploma in Counselling Psychology will be an added advantage. Applicants with Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Studies must have 5 years experience. Applicants must be able to read and write in English Language.
7.	INFORMATION	Applicants must possess BA in Mass Communications, Communication Art or Public Relations.
8.	INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY	Applicants must possess B.Sc/B.Tech in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, B.Eng Electronics or B.Eng Computer. Priority will be given to candidates with additional relevant qualification in: Website design and management Networking and network administration Programming and software development ORACLE or CISCO or JAVA certifications coupled with relevant working experience
9.	MEDICAL	Applicants must possess the following as applicable: Nursing: BNSc or equivalent with post basic qualification in a nursing field. Sub specialisations such as ICU, A&E, Theatre, Anaesthesia will be an added advantage. Radiography: Minimum of BSc/HND required. Bio-medical Engineer: Minimum of BSc/HND Biomedical Engineering is required. Medical Records: Minimum of BSc/HND required.
10.	MUSIC	Applicants must possess BA/HND in Music. Proficiency in any musical instrument will be an added advantage.
11.	SPORTS/PT	Applicants must possess BA/HND in Physical & Health Education or equivalent. Proficiency in any physical sport will be an advantage.
12.	SEAMAN	Applicants must possess B.Sc/HND in Nautical Sciences. Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage. GENERAL INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES. CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION Applicants are warned against giving false information or tendering fake certificates. Any false information or fake certificates discovered at any stage will lead to disqualification and subsequent prosecution of the applicant. Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper for holders of First degree and Upper Credit for HND holders. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria. Male applicants must not be less than 1.70 meters tall while female applicants must not be less than 1.67 meters tall. Applicants should be between 22 and 28 years of age by xx-xxx-xx except Chaplains and Imams who should not be more than 30 years. THOSE OVER 28 AND 30 YEARS AS APPLICABLE NEED NOT APPLY. Applicants will be shortlisted for qualifying Aptitude Test. Applicants are advised to check the website from xx-xx-xxx for a list of candidates shortlisted to participate in the Aptitude Test. Applicants without requisite qualifications need not apply. Applicants are to choose a centre of their choice for the Aptitude Test. The Aptitude Tests will hold on xx-xx-xxx at 8.00 AM at the following centres: Abuja - Command Day Secondary School, Mogadishu Barracks. Bauchi - Command Day Secondary School, Shadawanka Barracks. Owerrinta - Nigerian Navy Finance and Logistics School, Owerrinta. Lagos - Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ojo. Port-Harcourt - Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Borokiri. Sokoto - Army Day Secondary School, Giginya Barracks. Names of successful candidates at the Aptitude Test will be published in Nigerian Navy website for further screening. Applicants are to bring the following to the Aptitude Test Centres. Parent/Guardian Consent Form.  Local Government Attestation Form.  Acknowledgment Form. Photocopies of Certificates including NYSC Discharge Certificate. Please note that any attempt to inundate the Naval Headquarters with letters from any quarters by any applicant will be viewed as a ploy to undermine the enlistment process and will lead to disqualification of such applicants. SUBMISSION OF FORM On completion of the application form, applicants are advised to click SUBMIT on the portal and print out all that are required.