The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has opened applications for its Direct Short Service Commission Course 34/2025 in fields including engineering, medicine, and cyber specialties.
The Force explained that the recruitment exercise, which opened on August 27, will run until October 7, 2025, and is free through its official portal. It added that the move reflects the need to equip the service with relevant professionals for modern warfare.
According to the NAF, applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, aged between 20 and 32 years, while medical consultants could apply up to the age of 40.
It stressed that the programme is not open to serving personnel seeking Branch Commission and that candidates must meet strict physical, medical, and legal requirements.
The Force added that applicants are expected to hold at least a Second Class Upper degree with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge or exemption, noting that details of the aptitude test and selection interview will be announced on its portal.