91 Regular Recruits for Trades/Non-Tradesmen and Women at Nigerian Army

Basic Requirements

• Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizen by birth, and must possess National Identity Card/NIN and Bank Verification Number (BVN) slip.
• The name and date of birth on the NIN must correspond with those on the BVN and all other credentials.
• Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army Standards.
• Applicants must have no criminal conviction by any court of competent jurisdiction.
• Applicants must posses at least a minimum of 4 paases including English Language in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB and NBAIS.
• In addition to the above qualifications, those applying as trades men/women must posses Trade Test/City and Guild Certitificate.
• Applicants must posses a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council. Age declaration endorsed by a competent court can also suffice.
• Applicant must not be less than 18 years or more than 22 years for non-trades men/women, while trades men/women must not be more than 26 years by 30 Jun 26.
• Applicants must not be less than 1.68 metres and 1.65 metres tall for male and female candidates respectively.
• Applicants must apply using their state of origin and not state of residence.
• Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.

General Instructions

• Candidates are to note that there will be no Pre-Selection Computer Based Test.
• No special centre for recruitment.
• 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.
• Tattoo, Piercing or Incription on any part of the body other than tribal marks are not allowed.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to secondary)
• Multiple piercing of ears for female are not allowed.
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
•  Candidate will be withdrawn from training if found to have forged or falsified or his/her document.
• 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 must come with their NIN and BVN slips.
• Candidates are advised to carefully study the instruction on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 193, 07036499094 and 09041116433.
• 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 9 - 23 Jun 26.
• Recruitment into the Nigerian Army is "FREE".