Posted on: Mon 27-03-2023

The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public and all interested qualified candidates of the immediate commencement of online registration for 85 Regular Recruits intake for trades / non tradesmen and women into the Nigeria Army.

METHOD OF APPLICATION 

• Apply online at the recruitment portal https://recruitment.army.mil.ng 
• Log on to above mentioned link using the username and password
• Complete the application for, submit online and print a copy. Then, print and complete the Guarantor Form as appropriate. 
• Ensure you bring duly signed copies of the application and guarantor forms to the designated state recruitment centres. 

BASIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

• Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizen by birth, and must possess National Identity Card / NIN or 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
• All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 credits or pass (Maths/English inclusive) in not more than two sittings in WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. 
• In addition to above qualifications, those applying as Trademen/women must also possess TRADES TEST / CITY GUILD CERTIFICATE. Details are available on the website. 
• Applicants must possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National population commission, Hospital or local Government council or valid age declaration. 
• An applicant must not be less than 18 years or more than 22 years for non trades/men and women, while trades men and women must not be more than 26 years as at 15 June, 2023.
• Applicants must not be less than 1.68 metres and 1.65 metres tall for male and female candidates respectively. 
• Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin. 
• Interested candidates are advised to log on to the NA recruitment website https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 13th March to 14th April, 2023. Selected candidates will participate in the State Recruitment Screening Exercise scheduled for 2nd - 17th - May 2023.

All documents will be verified from the appropriate issuing authority. All those with fake documents will be handed over to the police for prosecution 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING 

• 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 to adhere strictly 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 and handed over to the Police for prosecution. 
• Names of shortlisted candidates for screening would be published for the awareness of all candidates on the NA official website. 
• Shortlisted candidates are to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise from 2nd – 17th May, 2023 
• Candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions on the website or call the following support line if in doubt: 07081271985 and 07041467033 

Join the Nigerian Army and contribute professionally to the defeat of all adversaries 

https://recruitment.army.mil.ng 

NA recruitment form is free 

Signed:

Major General OWA ALI

Chief of Administration (Army)

For chief of army staff 

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