Under the 87 Regular Recruits Intake, the Nigerian Army is now looking for new members to join the force. Non-Tradesmen/Women and Tradesmen/Women are both eligible for employment opportunities.
Age Requirements:
- Non-Tradesmen/Women: 18-22 years old
- Tradesmen/Women: 18-26 years old
Application Dates:
- Starts: May 3, 2024
- Ends: June 7, 2024
Application Process
Online Application:
- Visit Nigerian Army Recruitment Portal.
- Log in with your credentials.
- Fill information and submit application.
- Print your application form and the Guarantor’s form.
Recruitment Centre:
- Sign the printed forms.
- Take them to your state’s designated recruitment center.
Requirements
Personal Details:
- Must be a Nigerian citizen.
- Single, born and raised in Nigeria.
- Clean criminal record.
- Must have a National Identity Card (NIN).
Educational Requirements:
- At least 4 passes in WASCE, GCE, NECO, or NABTEB (can be achieved in a maximum of two sittings).
Health and Fitness:
- Must be physically, medically, and mentally fit.
- No tattoos, piercings, or body writings.
Age and Height:
- Non-Tradesmen/Women: 18-22 years old.
- Tradesmen/Women: 18-26 years old.
- Minimum height: Men – 1.68 meters, Women – 1.63 meters.
Other Requirements:
- Certificate of Origin.
- Birth Certificate (verified).
- Two referees (not family members, should be influential).
- Degree certificates (from 2009 onwards).
- If already in the military, recommendations from commanding officers and identity card are needed.
- Must not be linked to any suspicious or illegal groups.