Nigerian Air Force opens recruitment for graduates and postgraduates nationwide 

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of applications for its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34/2025 enlistment. The recruitment is open to graduates and postgraduates across various professions.

According to a public notice signed by Air Vice Marshal HA Bakarai for the Chief of the Air Staff posted on its official X handle, the NAF stated the application is FREE and available online from 27 August to 7 October 2025. 

“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 

Guidelines for applicants 

The Nigerian Air Force stated that all interested applicants must complete their forms online and print out the following documents:

Acknowledgement Form

Parent/Guardian Consent Form 

Local Government Area Attestation Form, to be signed by either:

• A military officer not below Wing Commander (or equivalent in the Navy/Army) from the same state as the applicant
• A Police officer of at least Assistant Commissioner rank
• A Local Government Chairman/Secretary
• A Magistrate from the applicant’s 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.

Eligibility requirements 

• Applicants 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.

Selection process 

The NAF disclosed that shortlisted applicants 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.

To apply visit https://nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng

For further inquiries, the Nigerian Air Force provided helplines: 07025458575 and 07030625831, and an email address: careers@airforce.mil.ng. The lines will be open Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm.