DSS Recruitment 2021/2022 | www.dss.gov.ng portal | DSS Recruitment Form | DSS Application Form

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DSS Recruitment 2021/2022 | www.dss.gov.ng portal | DSS Recruitment Form | DSS Application Form

The Department of State Security, DSS recruitment form is here again : here is a practical steps that shows you how to apply, recruitment requirements and recruitment starting and closing date.

Our goal is to enable you all apply successfully without finding it difficult submitting your application on the Department of State Security, DSS recruitment portal.

DSS Recruitment 2021/2022 :

Dss recruitment

The Department of State Security, DSS knew as the State Security Service (SSS) is the organization assigned to primarily perform the role of Nigeria’s intelligence agency.

The agency was formed on June 5, 1986, after the dissolution of the defunct organization, National Security Organization. The Department of State Security remains one of the successor organizations of the NSO which also includes the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).

The Department of State Security operates under the presidency directly and is under the National Security Adviser control. The DSS is mandated to be responsible for gathering intelligence information within Nigeria and also the protection of high ranking government officials including the president and state governors.

With the motto “Loyalty, Vigilance, Verity,” the Department of State Security was established statutorily by Decree 19 of the National Security Agencies Act of 1986 and the SSS instrument I of 1999 Presidential Proclamation.

The Department of State Security has its headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, Abuja and is headed by the Director-General and Agency Executive, Yusuf Bichi Magaji as appointed by the President in 2018. The National Security Adviser is Babagana Monguno.

DSS Recruitment Recruitment 2021/2022 Requirements

  • An higher institution degree.
  • Candidates should be a Nigerian citizen.
  • 1.7m by male and 1.64m tall by female is  allowed.
  • You ought to be physically fit
  • Applicants with paste criminal record are not wanted.
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Applicants that can’t apply for DSS JOB:

  • foreigners can’t apply for any position.
  • Pregnant women can apply.
  • Candidates above 30 years of age.

How to Apply for DSS recruitment 2021/2022

DSS Recruitment has not been conducted online before, this is as a result of the sensitive nature of the job.

To verify of DSS is recruiting you have to keep visiting this page regularly or kindly verify such from its State Commands and other formations.

Here is the procedure that candidates are expected to stick to:

  • Write A letter indicating local government of origin. It should be signed by a local government authority;
  • Handwritten application letter to The Director-General, State Security Service, Abuja. Current Director-General of the SSS is Lawal Musa Daura;
  • Statements of results;
  • Two color passport photos

What are the Functions of the DSS?

Like every other government agency in Nigeria, the Department of State Security functions have legal backings. In light of this, the DSS functions as stated in the 1986 National Security Agencies Act are;

  1. To prevent, detect, and act against any crime against the internal security of Nigeria.
  2. To protect and preserve all non-military classified matters concerning the internal security of Nigeria.
  3. To attend to other responsibilities such as matters affecting internal security within Nigeria as the National Assembly or the President, as the case may be, may deem necessary.
  4. To prevent and detect all crimes of a military nature against the security of Nigeria.
  5. Protection and preservation of all military classified matters concerning the security of Nigeria, both within and outside Nigeria;
  6. To attend to other such responsibilities affecting defence intelligence of a military both within and outside Nigeria, as the President or the Chief of Defence Staff deem necessary.
  7. The general maintenance of the security of Nigeria outside Nigeria, concerning matters that are not related to military issues.
  8. To protect senior government officials including the following below;
  9. President.
  10. Vice President.
  11. Speaker of the House of Representatives.
  12. State Governors.
  13. Deputy Governors.
  14. The immediate families of all the people listed above.
  15. Other high ranking government officials.
  16. Past president and their spouses.
  17. Candidates vying for the offices of President and Vice President.
  18. Visiting the foreign heads of state and government officials.

What is the Strength of the DSS?

The strength of the Department of State Security is in the efficiency of its officials, skillfulness, staff strength, and weapons. So far, the Department of State Security has recorded numerous successes in the discharge of its services over the years. DSS employees are also known to be extremely skilled.

The Department of State Security issues standard assault rifles to SSS Combat Operatives/Security Protection Officers (S.P.O) among which is the IMI Tavor Tar-21 assault rifle, the FN P90 personal protection weapon, and the FN F2000 assault rifle. The agency also owns numerous van mounted backscatter X-ray screeners from Basix Technologies for detecting Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and mobile IED jammers for VIP protection in public spaces.

However, the staff strength of the Department of State Security is largely unknown as such information is considered classified by the service. Nonetheless, the DSS is speculated to have over 2000 officers’ employees.

What is the Primary Role of the DSS?

The primary rile of the Department of State Security is formed from its mission statement which is “to protect and defend the Federal Republic of Nigeria against domestic threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of Nigeria, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal and state law-enforcement organs.”

On this note, the Department of State Security is charged with the primary role of eliminating all kinds of threats against the federal republic of Nigeria.

Monthly Salary of the DSS

As a highly secretive government agency, the monthly salary of the Department of State Security officials is classified information. However, their salary has been structured according to the ranks of its officials. The Director-General of the DSS is reputed to earn the highest amount monthly where is salary is fixed at 1,336,000 million monthly.

The estimated salary DSS employees from the highest to the lowest rank include;

  1. Brigadier General –
  2. Major General –
  3. Lieutenant General –
  4. General –
  5. Major –
  6. Lieutenant Colonel –
  7. Colonel –
  8. Second Lieutenant –
  9. Lieutenant –
  10. Captain –
  11. Staff Sergeant –
  12. Sergeant –
  13. Corporal –
  14. Lance-Corporal –
  15. Private –
  16. Recruit –

What are the Branches of the DSS?

The Department of State Security has various branches across Nigeria known as state commands. These commands can be found in every state in Nigeria and are headed by State Directors.

Ikechukwu Youwin

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112 thoughts on “DSS Recruitment 2021/2022 | www.dss.gov.ng portal | DSS Recruitment Form | DSS Application Form”

  1. I ma rabi’u Abdullahi guma from BAUCHI STATE dear sir D.G dss musa lawan daura. am ready in work person in the world if i join this work to dss thank you. my number is 08060461903

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      1. I’m muddassir bello from sokoto state DG pls I need to help my nation I’m await for the recruitment thank u.

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      1. I’m available for a job, I have a Bsc, Advance Dip, Diploma, Certificate.
        I depend and protect my strength and Nation.

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    3. Iam Abbas Abdullahi from katsina state
      Dear sir D.G dss am ready work in person the would if i join this work dss tank you.
      My phone number 07068289874
      My Email abbasabdullahiks@gmail.com

      Reply

  2. I wish to be among of this sir,i promise obey the rule andregulation given to me.i will be glad if i can be among sir.thanks

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      1. I m Kenneth Erondu, from Abia state but I stay in Kano. I study history. I really love DSS Job. I wish I given a chance to change the life of people working with DSS. Thanks sir

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  3. Iam samaila muhammad from Kebbi state i wish to be among of this wonderfull and intellegent job sir i will be glad if you help me out sir. I promise are will obey of any rules and regulation given to me sir thanks for attendend me.My phone 09067543218

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  4. I am Sani Alhassan From Kano state
    Dear sir.
    DG Musa lawan daura am ready to serve my fatherland with all my straight I wish you accepted my request sir. I like this intelligent work.
    your Faithfull.
    Sani Alhassan

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  5. peace and blessing of Almighty Allah be upon you sir, I Babagana mohammed kyari by name I need to Joi. the Dss I would be grateful if my request is granted thanks alot jazakallahu khairan my contact 08135866358

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  6. I AM READY TO SERVE NIGERIA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DSS AND TO OBEY COMMAN OF MR DG OF NIGERIA SIR LAWAL DAURA GOD BLESS YOU SIR ,CONSIDER ME AS UR VETRA MEN IN YOUR DEPARTMENT YOUR HIGHNESS . DOGO GEOFFREY FROM ADAMAWA STATE MY PHONE NO 08149380412 BYE.

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  7. my name is smith Godwin,am from rivers state.it has longed been my dream to join in the fight against crime which threaten the state and her country in general..director sir my humble appeal is that an opportunity be given to me,and I promise not to disappoint you or the agency at large…..08026309815 is my number please sir help me achieve my dreams I beg you

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  8. My name. Is Abdul Rashid Dalha from Kano state also I will like to work with you (D.G Musa lawan daura) with all my heart and to protect and obay the rules and regulations of the
    federal republic of Nigerian

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  12. I MIKAILU BELLO TURETA from sokoto, sokoto state. I Will make sure to serve my nation if my application due consider successfully thank you

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  13. I’m Muhammad. Auwal Abubakar from kano state.
    I will kindly make a request, that pls notify me with the latest update on the job.
    thanks a lot.

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    1. To contribute my quote in eliminating boko haram in borno so in particular and the country in general. To help theim generally.

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  16. I comrade Adeyemi Alaba Jacob, I promise to work for my fathers land in peace and joy always of in and out… Pls help me sir let it be my year by God grace… 08027411150 is my phone number sir. God bless

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  17. I’m interested to be part of the team of Nigeria dss government security… Please contact me here 2348131102421… If the application is out… Am a young man very strong and good in engineering…. Thank you and God bless Nigeria security…

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  19. Dear I I’m ready to fight against crime in Nigeria and I promise not to desobey the rules and regulations and I will guide all the citizens of Nigerian.i will be so glad if I took my part in dss or any other force sir I’m ready to fight for my country 08021300292

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  20. Daer sir my name is abdulsamad abdulrasheed i Will like to join this job to help my country sir please my phone number is 08109527054

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  21. I am ajadi quadri from osun state I wish to be among this intelligent job and I’ll be so glad if you can help me with this job (DSS) The Department of state security and I promise to obey the rules and regulations given to me and serve my country with all my heart the federal republic of Nigeria.
    my gmail : ajadiquadriseye@gmail.com

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  22. My Name is Audu m Hamma,
    Dear Detractor of DSS wallahi, I have given my action my Idea my life to safe my father land Nigeria.
    No:07039811285

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  24. I am Abdulsamad Abdulrasheed am form sokoto state I like to be as intelligent person in this corps and to help my nationality Nigeria that is way I need help about the job and I think that I have get it insha Allah.

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  25. God bless d Nigeria peacemakers DSS… All Grace to God & to humanity if I can part of ds department sir… To d DG. Mallam Laws Daura may Allah strengthens u more Sir.. 08062400611

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  26. God bless d Nigeria peacemakers DSS… All Grace to God & to humanity if I can part of ds department sir… To d DG. Mallam Laws Daura may Allah strengthens u more Sir.. 08062400611

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  27. God bless d Nigeria peacemakers DSS… All Grace to God & to humanity if I can part of ds department sir… To d DG. Mallam Laws Daura may Allah strengthens u more.. 08062400611

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    1. Assalamu Alaikum the D.G Lawal Daura.

      Am sahabi Adamu Alkali
      An infigen of Taraba states
      By birth, I was born on the first january 1997, in jalingo lga.

      I will be please if am able to be among your boys.

      Reply

  28. Dear brigadier i by name bello adamu I’m ready to apply the job if they start proceed pls inform me through 08169371117

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  31. I love and have passion for this work sir…pls notify me immediately the recruitment exercise commence Sir/Ma Thank you.

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  33. I will love to join the DSS i am good with the sniper rifle and can hit a range up to 300 yards,i am loyal and be obedient please let me undergo your training and score me yourself 08160617133

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  35. Inuwa Alhassan Inuwa from Kano state I’m interested in DSS service of the federation I want use my little intelligences to serve and free my state an country from the youths crisis and violation

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  40. Am Emmanuel obiajunwa am from imo state I’m interested in DSS service of the federation I want use my little intelligences to serve and free my state an country from the youths crisis and violation

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  41. I’m sani Ibrahim by name,i have the interest to serve my motherland 9ja with dignity loyal and honest, through this wonderful job which is D.S.S .I really need your help sir.my phone number is 08104042662 thanks.

    Reply

  42. Please I need someone to help me just like the way Almighty help you to join this work my number is 080 3239 3778 again 080 559 551 55 please I need someone to help me

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  44. My names are nwebonyi Samuel igwe,it has been long I have been dreaming to join any force,especially DSS,If anybody can help and instruct me pls,08109609521

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  46. hmm a wonderful character intelligencie is the fulfilment achivement to any society, i salute u sir. here is my number i want to assist me 08101383839

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  54. Kudos to you all! You want to protect your fatherland through a job that is secretive in nature, but, most of you have suceeded in exposing your numbers to the general public.

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  55. I’m Muhammad musa lawal by name,i have the interest to serve my motherland 9ja with dignity loyal and honest, through this wonderful job which is D.S.S .I really need your help sir.my phone number is 08174884801thanks

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  56. pls some body should hlp me av been eagerly to apply 4 Dss foam lke 3year bck pls somebody shld let me no if d foam is out for 2021,,2022 am at osun state my no is 09024533839

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  57. I’m Salis Abdulhamid Umar from Adamawa State, but I leave in Kaduna State wish to apply and be one of the DSS members, if i can be granted.

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  59. Good day, my name is Muhammad Abdullahi a graduate of university of Abuja (BSc. Business Administration) please can i get a notification when the portal is accessible for 2021 recruitment?
    07031538260
    thank you

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  61. Iam proud to be a Nigerian, if I am giving the opportunity to serve, loyalty, honesty, and deligence in the service will be my major priority. To be a national security personnel is great tax. To one of such personnel is my dream. Thanks

    Reply

  62. My name is Ezekiel Aghogho Joyce from Delta State please sir anytime the registration form is out please call my number 08052221368

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  63. dear officers i dont know how to get access to you
    i am Umar Abubakar from katsina state am an NCE holder and web diplomer in profession
    i will serve the depertment of DSS and the Nigeria entirely with all i have i promise
    08133204926 if am qualified

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  64. I’m Abdullahi Abubakar I want to be a sss in my country Nigeria Sir I can do please please
    My n 07067755762
    Or 08122779901

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  65. I have a complain about an harassment from a dss officer here in Abuja pls I need d email please

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  66. My name is safiyanu isah abdullahi from kano state. Sir am available to give my life my strength to the my be love country.sir I one to be one of your men DSS to services my father land I hope you will give me opportunity to help my belove country thanks you sir
    Wish you all the best.

    Reply

  68. I’m Deborah Kande Samuel
    I’m from Nasarawa state, Nasarawa local government.
    I studied Sociology in Nasarawa state University, keffi..
    I’d love to serve nd work as an SSS. God bless you

    Reply

  69. Please sir my name is onyewenu Albert Isaiah am for Delta state please sir am interested for this job please I need your help this is my contact 08074319597 help to get my dream

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  70. My name is Mubarak yahaya. I’m living in kaduna want to be a sss in my country Nigeria . Please sir. This is my contact 08125845701 thank you sir
    GOD BLESS NIGERIA

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    1. My name is Ibrahim yakubu from borno state sir ineed to apply sir thank you sir god bless you

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  71. I’m Abdullahi Abubakar Student in college of health technology Diploma in health information management from Kano state sir I have interested to be a sss in my country Nigeria Sir I want to be a sss

    Reply

  72. my name is bazam a gaji from yobe state ineed for apply phone 08100949318

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  73. my name is Ibrahim yakubu from borno state ineed to apply sir 07065892756

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  76. My name is Jibrin Adamu Ibrahim I want to be a DSS Department I like it my contact information 08066387910 or address I live in Maiduguri Borno State From Gwange Line ‘Dan Bauchi

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    1. My name is Jibrin Adamu Ibrahim I want to be a DSS Department I like it my contact information 08066387910 or address I live in Maiduguri Borno State From Gwange Line ‘Dan Bauchi 2021/2022

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  77. Hello sir i like to joine forces cuz it’s my ambition since childhood and then i growths with it pls i need your support if it’s possible sir me notifie me

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  79. I ma Adam Mohammed Babagut from TARABA STATE dear sir D.G dss musa lawan daura. am ready in work person in the world if i join this work to dss thank you. my number 081453663520

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    1. I ma Adam Mohammed Babagut from TARABA STATE dear sir D.G dss musa lawan daura. am ready in work person in the world if i join this work to dss thank you. my number 08145366352

      Reply

  80. No Comments now
    I may here to reshape the DSS strategy and tactics if I become one of them.
    07058089812
    Jibrin Abubakar
    Gombawa Diban fari.

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  81. I am Umar haruna from yobe state damaturu LG dear sir D.G dss musa lawan daura am ready in work person in the world if I join this work to dss thank you my number 07034386169

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    1. My name is Mujtaba Umar Bakundi,
      From taraba State.
      In the name of Allah the most gracious and beneficiary the most merciful.

      I’m available for a job, I have a international Diploma in information technology and communication.
      I depend and protect my strength and
      Nation. Thank you Sir.
      Here is my CONTACT 08147683776

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      1. My name is Mohammed m Mohammed from Borno state. Sir am available to give my life my strength to the my be love country.sir I one to be one of your men DSS to services my father land I hope you will give me opportunity to help my belove country thanks you sir
        Wish you all the best.
        My Number 07012526097

        Reply

  92. Iam Abbas Abdullahi from katsina state
    Dear sir D.G dss am ready work in person the would if i join this work dss tank you.
    My phone number 07068289874
    My Email abbasabdullahiks@gmail.com

    Reply

  94. In the name of Allah the most gracious and beneficiary the most merciful.

    I’m available for a job, I have a international Diploma in information technology and communication.
    I depend and protect my strength and Nation. Thank you Sir.

    Reply

  96. My name is aliyu sani kazaure am given the life 4 my country am ready to DSS
    My phone number is 08139153888

    Reply

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