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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