The Nigerian Navy is among the three members of the armed forces of Nigeria, they have graduates who are commissioned into the service. Those who are commissioned into the Nigerian Navy as graduates are also known as DSSC which also means Direct Short Service Commission.
Unlike the Nigerian Army which has DSSC and SSC, the Nigerian Navy has only have the DSSC. To join the Nigerian Army as a graduate, you can read our previous posts on how to join the Nigerian Army as a graduate.
Now talking about how to join the Nigerian Navy as a graduate, it has a procedure just like joining the Nigerian Army as a graduate. The procedure is simple, just meet the requirements needed and visit the official website of the Nigerian Navy to apply. In this post, we will be dropping all the requirements needed and the procedure to join the Nigerian Navy as a graduate.
Requirements to join the Nigerian Navy as a Graduate
- You must be a Nigerian as defined in the constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria. and also be between the Age of 22 and 28 Years at the time of registration.
- Be medically,Mentally and physically fit.
- Measure not less than 1.68m(Male),1.65m(female)
- Must not have been convicted by any Court of Law
- Possess a minimum of first of not less than second class lower division from a recognized university or HND from a recognized polytechnic and not less than lower credit.
- Applicants Less Serving members of the Armed Forces must have completed their NYSC Scheme or provide a letter of exemption.
- Possess valid birth certificate endorsed by A hospital Court or National population commission.
- Possess a certificate of State of Origin.
- You must be recommended by at least two recognized referees who must attest to the applicants character and Integrity
When you look the requirements stated above, you will notice that they are almost the same thing with that of the Nigerian Army. The reason is because they are all part of the Nigerian Armed forces.
How to Apply for the Nigerian Navy recruitment as a graduate
The application for the Nigerian Navy as a graduate is the next thing you will think of once you have made the requirements. It’s simple and we will put you through on how to do that.
Firstly, you need to visit the Nigerian Navy recruitment website www.joinnigeriannavy.com and select DSSC as there are other options there which is meant for the SSCE.
Once you select DSSC, you will be asked to fill in some personal details. Please make sure all the details you are giving is authentic if not you might be disqualified immediately. Once you are done, submit your application and wait for the shortlist.
