Nigerian Army 2024 Nationwide Massive Recruitment for Trades / Non Tradesmen & Women (88RRI)

The Nigerian Army is the largest component of the Armed Forces and is responsible for land warfare operations. The Nigerian Army Council governs it.

Applications are invited for:

Title: 88 Regular Recruit Intake for Trades / Non-Tradesmen & Women

Location: Nigeria

Basic Requirements / Qualifications

  • Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess National Identity Card/NIN slip and BVN.
  • Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army Standards.
  • Applicants must be free of any criminal conviction by the court of law.
  • Applicants must possess a valid birth certificate/age declaration endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council.
  • Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
  • Applicants must not be less than 1.68 meters and 1.65 meters tall for male and female candidates, respectively.
  • An applicant must not be less than 18 years or more than 22 years for non-trades men/women, while tradesmen/women must not be more than 26 years as at 31 Dec 24.
  • All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes including English Language in not more than two sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
  • In addition to the above qualification, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City Guild Certificate. Details are available on the website.
  • Candidates are to come to the screening center with warm clothing (Cardigan, Head warmer, Hand glove and Blanket)

Other Requirements:

  • Minimum Age (Non – Trades) 18
  • Maximum Age (Non – Trades) 22
  • Minimum Age (Trades) 18
  • Maximum Age (Trades) 26
  • Minimum Height (Male) 1.68
  • Minimum Height (Female) 1.65
  • Minimium Educational Qualification:
    • All applicants must have WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
    • In addition to the above qualification, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City Guild Certificate.

General Instructions

  • Candidates are to note that there will be no Pre-Selection Computer Based Test.
  • No special center for recruitment.
  • There will be no Zonal Screening Exercise.
  • All screening of potential recruits will be conducted at the candidates’ respective state of origin.
  • Candidates are not to bring electronic or recording devices to the venue of the State Recruitment Exercise.
  • Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
  • Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary and secondary)
  • Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
  • Any candidate who falsifies or forges his/her results and is discovered even during training at Depot NA will be withdrawn from training.
  • Candidates are advised in their own interest not to give any form of gratification or inducement to any person or group of persons to assist them in the recruitment exercise.
  • Candidates are advised to come with their NIN and BVN slips.
  • Candidates are advised to carefully study the instructions on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 07036499094 and 09041116433.
  • Names of shortlisted candidates who would participate in the state recruitment exercise would be published on the Nigerian Army Website for the awareness of all candidates.
  • Shortlisted candidates would be expected to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise from 5 – 19 Dec 24.
  • Participation in the state recruitment exercise by shortlisted candidates are strongly advised as there would no supplementary recruitment exercise.
  • Applicants with ability to swim will have added advantage.
  • Recruitment into the Nigerian Army is “FREE”

Benefits of Serving in the Nigeria Army

  • Job/Career opportunity.
  • Enhanced pay/allowances.
  • Opportunity to further your education.
  • Social integration with people from various tribes/religions.
  • Good welfare/insurance schemes.
  • Opportunity for all soldiers to own houses in choice locations across Nigeria.
  • Pension and Gratuity.
  • Opportunity to serve your country both within and outside.

Deadline: 8th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Guidelines

  • Interested candidates should apply using the link above. When the page opens, create a user account to enable you login. Your username must be a functional email.
  • Log on to the above-mentioned link using the username and password.
  • Complete the free online application form, submit it online and print a copy. Then, print and complete the Guarantor Form as appropriate.
  • Ensure you bring duly signed copies of the Application Form and guarantor forms to the designated state recruitment centers.

Note

  • All documents will be verified from the appropriate issuing authorities. All those with fake documents will be handed over to the police for prosecution
  • Candidates are to note that there will be no Pre-Selection Computer Based Test
  • No special centre for recruitment
  • All screening of potential recruits will be conducted at the candidates respective state of origin.
  • Candidates are not to bring electronic or recording devices to the venue of the State Recruitment Exercise.
  • Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
  • Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to secondary)
  • Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity
  • Any candidate who fabfies or forges his/her results and is discovered even during training at Depot Nigerian Army would be withdrawn from training
  • Candidates are advised in their own interest not to give any form of gratification or inducement to any person or group of persons to assist them in the recruitment exercise.
  • Candidates are advised to come with their NIN slip.
  • Candidates are advised to carefully study the instruction on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 07036499094 and 09041116433.
  • Names of shortlisted candidates for screening would be published on the Nigerian Army website for the awareness of all candidates.
  • Shortlisted candidates would be expected to part to their respective state of origin for the screening exercise from 5 – 19 December, 2004.

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