Are you interested in joining the State Security Service (SSS)? The SSS Recruitment for 2025/2026 is ongoing. This article provides all the essential information to fill out the State Security Service Recruitment Form. You will find information about the official SSS recruitment portal (www.dss.gov.ng), application requirements, academic qualifications and step-by-step instructions on how to apply successfully.
The State Security Service (SSS), also known as the Department of State Services (DSS), is Nigeria’s main security agency. Its main responsibilities are to protect the nation from internal threats, conduct surveillance, counter-terrorism and counter-intelligence operations, and investigate crimes against the state.
In addition, the SSS is responsible for protecting senior government officials such as the President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, State Governors and their families. The agency is also responsible for the security of visiting foreign dignitaries, former presidents and their spouses, and presidential and vice presidential candidates.
This guide will assist you in applying for SSS recruitment via the SSS portal at www.dss.gov.ng and provide details to help you prepare a successful application.
State Security Service Recruitment Requirement 2025
To be eligible for State Security Service recruitment, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Be a Nigerian citizen by birth.
- Applicants must have a valid means of identification (international passport, national identity card, voter’s card or driving license).
- Applicants must be a B.Sc, HND, ND or NCE holder from a recognized institution.
- Provide a valid birth certificate or age declaration.
- Provide an O’Level result (WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB).
- Male candidates must be at least 0.87 m tall.
- Candidates must be at least 1.65 m tall for women and 1.69 m tall for men.
- Applicants must be no older than 30 years at the time of application.
- Be willing to work in a new environment.
- Computer skills are an added advantage.
- Provide a valid birth certificate or age declaration.
- Provide an O’Level result (WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB).
- Candidates must have no criminal record.
- Be in good physical and mental health, with no history of communicable diseases, stuttering, mental disorders, visual or hearing impairment or any other physical disability.
- Must be free with no tattoos or body markings
- Provide two recent passport photos with a colored background.
- Must not be a member of a secret society, sect or fraternity.
- Possess a valid certificate of origin signed by local authorities.
Vacant Position in the Department of State Services.
SSS is currently recruiting professionals in the following fields:
- Optometrist
- Radiologist
- Software Developer
- Hospitality Manager
- Criminologist
- Electrical/construction/mechanical/satellite communications engineer
- Sociologist
- English teaching specialist
- Pediatrician/Nurse Practitioner
- Statistician
- Computer engineer/computer expert/network engineer/data administrator
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Lawyer
- Satellite Imagery Interpreter
- Mathematics Education Specialist
- Psychologist
Please Note: DSS is NOT recruiting currently.
How to apply for State Security Service (SSS) Recruitment 2025
The SSS application process is simple, kindly follow the steps-by-step guideline below:
- Go to the official SSS recruitment portal at www.dss.gov.ng.
- Click on the vacancies section.
- Create an account using a valid phone number or email address.
- Read and accept the terms and conditions.
- Fill in your personal information accurately.
- Review and verify all information provided.
- Submit your application.
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