Nigerian Army Ongoing 86 Regular Recruit Intake Applications

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Nigerian Army Ongoing 86 Regular Recruit Intake Applications

• Apply online via the recruitment portal https://recruitment.army.mil.ng

• 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 forms and guarantor forms to the designated state recruitment centers.

BASIC QUALIFICATION

Ongoing 86 Regular Recruit Intake Applications

• Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess National Identity Card/NIN slip.

• 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 not be less than 1.68 meters and 1.65 meters tall for male and female candidates, respectively.

• Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.

• 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 18 Dec 23.

• Registered Nurses and Midwives not above 30 years old may also apply.

• All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes 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

• Interested candidates are advised to log on to the NA recruitment website https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 25 Sep – 20 Oct 23. Shortlisted candidates will participate in the State Recruitment Screening Exercise scheduled for 6 – 19 Nov 23.

BENEFITS OF SERVING IN THE NIGERIAN ARMY

Nigerian Army Ongoing 86 Regular Recruit Intake Applications

• Job/Career opportunity.

• Enhanced pay/allowances.

• Opportunity to further your education.

• Social integration with people from various tribes/religions.

• Enhanced welfare/Insurance Services.
• Opportunity for all soldiers to own houses in choice locations across Nigeria.

• Pension and Gratuity.

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 are also expected to adhere to COVID-19 protocols which include regular washing of hands, use of face mask, and observing physical distance.

• 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 to come with their NIN slip.

• 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 carefully study the instructions on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 07081271986 and 07041467033.

• Names of shortlisted candidates for screening would be published on the NA 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 6 – 19 Nov 23.

Requirements

Ongoing 86 Regular Recruit Intake Applications

• Minimium Age (Non – Trades) 18

• Maximium Age (Non – Trades) 22

• Minimium Age (Trades) 18

• Maximium Age (Trades) 26

• Minimium Height (Male) 1.68

• Minimium Height (Female) 1.65

• Minimium Educational Qualification

• In addition to the above qualification, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City Guild Certificate.

• Registered Nurses and Midwives not above 30 years old may also apply.

Application Period 25 Sep 23 To 20 Oct 23