The Department of State Services (DSS) has begun sending SMS messages to applicants as part of the next stage of the 2025 recruitment process. Many candidates across different states have confirmed receiving text messages inviting them for documentation, which is an important step after passing the vetting and background checks.
According to reliable updates, state DSS commands have started reaching out to shortlisted applicants, asking them to report with their required documents for verification.
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What the SMS Looks Like
An SMS currently circulating 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 are also asked to acknowledge the message after receiving it.
This particular update reportedly came from the Rivers State DSS Command, but other states have also started sending similar messages.
States Confirmed to Have Started Documentation
So far, multiple state offices have begun contacting applicants, including:
- Jigawa
- Borno
- Sokoto
- Rivers
More states are expected to join the process as instructions continue to roll out from DSS Headquarters.
What Applicants Should Prepare
If you applied for the DSS recruitment, prepare the following documents ahead of time:
- Photocopies of academic credentials
- Two recent passport photographs
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Local government identification
- Application acknowledgment slip (if available)
Ensure your documents are complete and neatly arranged before going to your state DSS office.
Why DSS Is Conducting Documentation Now
Documentation is a standard recruitment stage used to:
- Confirm the identity of applicants
- Verify educational qualifications
- Ensure applicants meet recruitment requirements
- Prepare for the next phase, which may include physical screening or final interviews
This step usually comes after background checks are completed.
What Applicants Should Do Now
- Keep your phone active
- Check SMS regularly
- Avoid missing any messages from your state DSS office
- Prepare all required documents in advance
- Do not panic if you haven’t received a message yet — more states will send updates gradually
Important Notice
The DSS does not send links asking applicants to fill new forms or make payments.
If you receive such a message, ignore it and report it.
All official updates are sent directly by SMS or communicated through your state DSS command.
Conclusion
The DSS recruitment process has moved into the documentation stage for 2025, and several states have already begun notifying applicants. If you applied, now is the time to stay alert and keep your documents ready. More updates will continue to roll out in the coming days.
