Command Secondary Schools Launch 2026 Admission Process with Online Portal
The Command Schools Services has officially opened the online application portal for admission into Command Secondary Schools across Nigeria for the 2026 academic session. Education authorities have confirmed that the application window will remain active from February 9, 2026 through June 6, 2026, providing prospective students with a four-month period to complete their submissions.
Entrance Examination Schedule and Mandatory Requirements
The entrance examination for Command Secondary Schools is scheduled to take place on June 13, 2025, at approved testing centers nationwide. Officials have emphasized that only candidates presenting the official Exam Photo Card will be permitted to enter examination halls and participate in the test. This security measure ensures proper identification and prevents unauthorized access during the assessment process.
Step-by-Step Application Procedure
Education officers have outlined a comprehensive application process for prospective candidates:
- Visit the official Command Schools Services admissions portal through the designated website.
- Click on the "enroll" button to create a unique username and password for account registration.
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal and academic details as required.
- Pay the application fee using a bank-issued ATM Debit Card through the secured Paygate platform.
- Wait for payment confirmation notification from the system.
- Download the official Exam Photo Card from the portal once payment verification is complete.
- Print the Exam Photo Card and bring it to the designated examination center on the scheduled test day.
Authorities stress that strict adherence to this procedure is mandatory, and any deviation may result in disqualification from the admission process.
List of Participating Command Secondary Schools
The Command Schools Services has published an extensive list of institutions where successful candidates may be admitted. These include numerous schools across various states:
- Northern Region: CSS Kaduna, CSS Jos, CSS Numan, CSSS Boys Auno, CSSS Girls Mirnga, CSSS Boys Buratai, CSSS Boys Jega, CSSS Boys Shagari, CSSS Girls Goru, CSSS Boys T/Mafara, CSSS Girls Gusau, CSSS Boys Faskari, CSSS Girls Barkiya
- Southwestern Region: CSS Ibadan, CSSS Saki, CSS Isan-Ekiti, CSS Lagos, CDSS Ibadan, CDSS Mokola, CDSS Ijebu Ode, CDSS Ede, CDSS Akure
- Eastern and Southern Regions: CSS Port Harcourt, CSS Abakaliki, CSS Ohafia, CSS Makurdi, CSS Orlu, CSS Orba Uden, CSS Mpu, CSS Suleja, CSS Lafia, CSS Agwada, CSTS Rinze Akwanga
- Additional Campuses: CDSS Kaduna, CDSS Chindit Zaria, CDSS Nau Biu, CDSS Giginya, CDSS Daura, CDSS Ikeja, CDSS Oshodi, CDSS Ojo, CDSS Bonny Cant., CDSS Enugu, CDSS Makurdi, CDSS Abuja, CDSS Doma
Previous Admission Cycle Context
This announcement follows the Nigerian Army's previous admission cycle for the 2025/2026 academic session, which commenced applications on February 5, 2025, and closed on June 8, 2025. The entrance examination for that cycle was scheduled for June 21, 2025, as announced through the Nigerian Army's official communication channels.
Education authorities reiterate that compliance with all application requirements, particularly the possession of the Exam Photo Card on examination day, is non-negotiable for participation in the Command Secondary Schools admission process.
