DSS Recruitment Portal Login 2025/2026 Application Form – www.dss.gov.ng
DSS Recruitment 2025: With numerous unemployed youth across Nigeria, it would be a welcome development to see the federal government of Nigeria announce an early recruitment exercise if there are available positions to be filled at the Department of State Services (DSS).
Earlier announced by the Director-General of the DSS, Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, who has pleaded with the Federal government of Nigeria to call for a mandatory recruitment of first-class graduates into the Department of State Services (DSS) to strengthen national security.
The DSS hopes to increase its operational effectiveness in addressing changing security threats and bolstering national peace and integration by pushing for the mandatory recruitment of Nigeria’s most talented individuals into intelligence services.
When is DSS recruitment starting
With fake news circulating the internet, it is important to announce to all prospective applicants that there is no recruitment currently ongoing, as the Department of State Services (DSS) has not opened its application portal for the 2025 exercise.
How do I know when the portal is open?
As soon as the official portal of the Department of State Services (DSS) is open, it will be announced across all national newspapers, social media, and via TV news. Please be aware of any fraudulent channels, as the DSS will not request any form of money in exchange for the application form.
How to become a DSS officer?
To become an officer in the Department of State Services, you need to possess all basic qualities, meet the requirements, and ensure you are well-informed when the application is finally made available.
There are basics when it comes to becoming a successful officer under the DSS. Below are a few things you need to know.
Minimum Qualification: To successfully join the Department of State Services (DSS), you must have at least secured a WAEC or NECO certificate.
| Age: | To successfully join the DSS, an age bracket between 18-25 will be great |
| Place of Residence: | Permanent residency in Nigeria. |
| Proficiency: | Most importantly, you must be fluent in English |
| Academic Qualifications: | You must have a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctoral Degree from any accredited institution in Nigeria. |
| Nationality: | You must be a Nigerian, either by birth or by naturalization. (No dual citizenship) |
| Criminal History: | You must not have any past criminal convictions or history. |
| Body Marks/ Distortion: | You must not have any visible tattoos. |
| Marital Status: | You must not be married at the time of application. |
| Fitness: | You must be medically, mentally, physically, and morally fit to become a DSS officer. |
The candidate will have to go through a rigorous recruitment process, including background checks and security clearance
How to Apply for DSS Recruitment 2025
There is only one way to know if the Department of State Services (DSS) is recruiting. To do so, kindly visit https://www.dss.gov.ng/dss_career, ensure you follow all details outlined via the portal.