Nigerian Army recruitment: How to apply

Recruitment for non-tradesmen and women into the Nigerian Army has begun.

The Army confirmed this on its official X account on Friday.

The statement noted that the application is free and starts from May 3 to May 4, 2024.

The post read, “This is to inform the general public and all interested applicants that online application for 87 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women has commenced.

“Application starts from 3rd May-7th June 2024.”

Below is a step-by-step way of applying:

Visit https://recruitment.army.mil.ng

Complete the online application form
Submit it online and print a copy
Fill out the Guarantor Form
Application period: May 3, 2024, to June 7, 2024.
Basic Requirements:

Nigerian citizenship by birth
National Identity Card/NIN slip
Medically, physically, and psychologically fit
No criminal convictions
Valid birth certificate/age declaration
Certificate of state of origin
Height requirement: Male – 1.68 metres, Female – 1.65 metres
Age: 18 to 22 years for non-trades, up to 26 years for tradesmen/women by June 30, 2024
Minimum of four passes in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB
Trade Test/City Guild Certificate for tradesmen/women
Requirement

Minimium Age (Non – Trades) 18
Maximium Age (Non – Trades) 22
Minimum Age (Trades) 18
Maximum Age (Trades) 26
Minimum Height (Qualification)
Minimum Educational Qualification

All applicants must have WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
In addition to the above qualification, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City Guild Certificate.