The Nigerian Army has announced that applications for this year’s non-tradesmen and women recruitment have begun and will end on October 10, 2023.
The Army made the announcement on Tuesday through X (formerly Twitter), stating that all interested applicants can apply online for free.
“This is to notify the general public and all interested applicants that the online application process for the 86 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women has begun,” the Army said.
“Application starts on September 25 and ends on October 20, 2023. Application Is Free at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng.
“Shortlisted candidates will participate in the state recruitment screening exercise scheduled for November 6–19, 2023. Nigerian Army Recruitment Is Free; Beware of Fraudsters.”
The Nigerian Army also published the method of application on their official website: “Apply online via the recruitment portal https://recruitment.army.mil.ng. Log on to the above-mentioned link using the username and password.
Interested applicants are to complete the application form, submit it online, and print a copy.
Thereafter, print and complete the guarantor form as appropriate. Applicants are to ensure they present copies of the application form and guarantor forms to the designated state recruitment centres.
The Army said applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess a National Identity Card (NIN) or BVN.
“Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army standards,” the Army said.
Applicants must be free of any criminal conviction by the court of law and must possess a valid birth certificate or age declaration endorsed by the National Population Commission, hospital, or local government council.
Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin; they must not be less than 1.68 metres and 1.65 metres tall for male and female candidates, respectively.
An applicant must not be less than 18 years old or more than 22 years old for non-tradesmen men/women, while tradesmen men/women must not be more than 26 years old as of December 18, 2023.
Registered nurses and midwives not above 30 years old may also apply.
All applicants must possess at least a minimum of four passes in not more than two sittings in WASCE, GCE, NECO/NABTEB.
In addition to the above qualifications, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City Guild Certificate.
Interested candidates are advised to log on to the NA recruitment website https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 25 Sep – 20 October 23.
Shortlisted candidates will participate in the state recruitment screening exercise scheduled for November 6–19.
