Posted on: Mon 13-10-2025

Are you ready to serve your country and build a career in the military? The Nigerian Air Force is now accepting applications for the Airmen/Airwomen Recruitment Exercise into the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025. Here's everything you need to know to apply successfully.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION

• Application is FREE and must be completed online at www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng.
• Applicants are strongly advised to read the requirements carefully before filling out the form.
• Upon completing the application form, applicants must print out the following documents:
  • Acknowledgment Form
  • Parent/Guardian Consent Form
  • Local Government Area Attestation Form, which must be signed by one of the following:
• A military officer from the same state as the applicant, not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army or Navy.
• A police officer of the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police or above.
• A substantive Local Government Chairman or Secretary.
• A Magistrate from the applicant’s state of origin.

The attestation form must be accompanied by:

• Passport photograph of the signee
• Photocopy of the signee’s Driver’s Licence, National ID Card, or International Passport
• Note: These forms will not be generated for invalid applicants.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be Nigerian citizens.
• Minimum height requirements:
• Males: 1.66 meters
• Females: 1.63 meters
• Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit, and meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.
• Non-Tradesmen/Women

 

Requirements:

• Age: 18 to 22 years at the time of application.
• Education: Minimum of 5 credits, including Mathematics and English Language, in not more than 2 sittings in WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB/NBAIS.
• Must possess secondary school testimonial.
• Tradesmen/Women

 

Requirements:

• Age: 18 to 27 years at the time of application.
• Education: ND/NCE holders must have at least lower credit from accredited institutions and a minimum of 5 credits, including Mathematics and English, in not more than 2 sittings.
• Drivers and other trades requiring trade test must possess:
• Minimum of 5 credits, including Mathematics and English
• Trade test certificate
• Valid driver’s licence (for drivers)
• Sportsmen/women must present evidence of professional experience, including certificates and medals.
• Applicants must be free of any criminal convictions by a court of law.

IMPORTANT DATES & CONTACT INFORMATION

• Online Registration begins on 14 October 2025 and closes on 25 November 2025.
• Zonal General Aptitude Test for successful candidates will be held on a date to be announced on the NAF Recruitment Portal.
• Only successful applicants will be invited for the Selection Interview.
• For further information, visit the instruction page on the Recruitment Portal from 14 October 2025 or contact:

Phone: 07052683575, 07030562381 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Email: [email protected] 

 

Signed

AH BAKARI

Air Vice Marshal

For Chief of the Air Staff

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