The Department of State Services has started reaching out to applicants for documentation as part of the ongoing DSS recruitment process. According to a recent circulating update, the agency is now sending SMS messages to candidates, asking them to come to their state DSS office with photocopies of their credentials and two passport photographs.
This step follows a directive reportedly issued from the DSS Headquarters, telling all state commands to begin collecting documents from applicants who are qualified and have passed the vetting and background check stage.
One of the SMS messages obtained by Nigeria Startup News on Tuesday reads, “You are requested to report at the DSS office, Port Harcourt tomorrow 18/11/2025 by 2PM with photocopies of your credentials, and 2 passport photographs.” Candidates who received the message were also told to acknowledge receipt. The quoted SMS shows that the update came from the Rivers State office.
Reports also indicate that some states, including DSS Jigawa, Sokoto and Borno, have started calling applicants.
Candidates who applied for DSS recruitment are encouraged to stay alert and prepare their documents, as their state command may contact them with further instructions.
