May 14, 2026

Nigerian Navy Releases List of Successful Candidates for Direct Short Service Course

By Farouk Mohammed

The Nigerian Navy (NN) has released the list of candidates who were successful in the aptitude test for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 24 held on Dec. 17, 2016.


 

A statement by its acting Director of Information, Capt. Suleman Dahun, issued on Monday in Abuja, said applicants were hereby notified to check www.joinnigeriannavy.com or www.navy.mil.ng for the list.

Dahun said Successful candidates were to report at the NN Secondary School Ojo, Lagos State, for further screening commencing from April 10.

He said the exercise would involve the screening of academic certificates/credentials, medical test, physical fitness test, written and oral examinations.

Dahun also said candidates should come along with the Originals and photocopies of their academic certificates/credentials.

He said they were to also come with their Statement of Results, testimonial for Primary and Secondary Schools attended with scratch cards for verification of O’Level results.

“They should also come along with birth certificate/declaration of age, NYSC discharge/exemption certificate and four recent colour Passport Photographs.

“ And three pairs of white (unmarked) vests and navy blue shorts, a pair of white canvas/trainers, two bed sheets and pillow cases, a set of cutleries and toiletries,” he said.
He said candidates who failed to report on the stated date stood to be disqualified.

“Please, note that the NN Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 24 Selection Board will only attend to candidates whose names appear on www.joinnigeriannavy.com or www.navy.mil.ng based on the DSSC guidelines,” Dahun said. (NAN)

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