🔔 HIRING: 86 Regular Recruit Intake for Trades / Non-Tradesmen & Women at Nigerian Army – NG

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 credits or passes (English / Maths inclusive) in not more than two sittings in WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
• In addition to the above qualification, those applying as trades men/women must also possess Trade Test/City Guild Certificate. Registered Nurses and Midwives not above 30 years old may also apply.
• Registered Nurses and Midwives not above 30 years old may also apply. Details are available on the website.

Basic Qualifications

• 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 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 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 Certificate.

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

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 would 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 read the instruction 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.

Benefits of Serving in the Nigerian Army

• 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.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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 application form, submit it online and print a copy. Then, print and complete the Guarantor Form as appropriate.
• Ensure you bring with you copies of the Application Form and guarantor forms to the designated state recruitment centers.

Note

• All documents will be verified from the appropriate issuing authority. All those with fake documents will be handed over to the Police for prosecution.
• Shortlisted candidates will participate in the State Recruitment Screening Exercise scheduled for 6 – 19 Nov 23.