The Department of State Services (DSS) invites qualified Nigerians to apply for its 2025 recruitment exercise. Below are the eligibility criteria for both Officer and Other Rank Cadres:
Officer Cadre Eligibility:
- Must be a Nigerian by birth and a native of the state where the application is submitted
- Age bracket: 20 to 30 years
- Academic requirement: Minimum of five credits in WAEC/NECO/GCE including English Language, obtained in one sitting
- Tertiary qualification: Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Lower or above) or HND (Lower Credit or above) from a recognized institution
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate is mandatory
- Female candidates must be unmarried
- Male candidates must meet a minimum height of 1.60 meters
Other Rank Cadre Eligibility:
- Must be a Nigerian citizen and a native of the applying state
- Age range: 18 to 27 years
- Academic requirement: Five credits in SSCE including English Language, obtained in a single sitting
- Female applicants must be single
- Male applicants must exceed 1.60 meters in height
Required Documents for DSS Recruitment 2025
- Handwritten application addressed to the Director General of State Services
- Detailed CV
- Photocopies of academic certificates and other relevant credentials
- National Identification Number (NIN) slip or card
- Application must indicate the applicant’s senatorial zone
Note
Applications must be submitted at the DSS State Command Office in the applicant’s state of origin.
Key Dates:
- Submission Deadline: 22 August 2025
- Speculated Recruitment Exam Date: 30 August 2025
Further instructions regarding the recruitment process will be released in due course.
What About the DSS Recruitment Portal?
The DSS Recruitment portal isn’t up or available. The current ongoing recruitment involves submitting an application at the DSS HQ in your state of origin.
DSS Recruitment Deadline?
The deadline for the ongoing DSS recruitment is unofficially on the 22 of August of 2025.
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