Discover the Nigeria Army Recruitment Portal and login to apply for the latest ongoing Regular Recruit Intake Application into the Nigeria Army.
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Basic Requirements/Qualification
- Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess a National Identity Card/NIN slip.
- 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.
- Applicants must possess a valid birth certificate/age declaration endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council.
- Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
- Applicants must not be less than 68 meters and 1.65 meters tall for male and female candidates, respectively.
- An applicant must not be less than 18 years or more than 22 years for non-trades men/women, while tradesmen/women must not be more than 26 years as of 30 June 24.
- All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes in not more than two sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
- In addition to the above qualification, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City Guild Certificate. Details are available on the website.
- Interested candidates are advised to log on to the Nigeria Army Recruitment Portal to complete online registration from 3 May – 7 June 24.
Benefits of Serving in the Nigerian Army
- Job/Career opportunity.
- Enhanced pay/allowances.
- Opportunity to further your education.
- Social integration with people from various tribes/religions.
- Enhanced welfare/Insurance Services.
- Opportunity for all soldiers to own houses in choice locations across Nigeria.
- Pension and Gratuity.
General Instructions
- Candidates are to note that there will be no Pre-Selection Computer Based Test.
- No special center for recruitment.
- There will be no Zonal Screening Exercise.
- 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 must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
- Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to secondary)
- Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
- Any candidate who falsifies or forges his/her results and is discovered even during training at Depot NA will be withdrawn from training.
- 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 are advised to come with their NIN slip.
- Candidates are advised to carefully study the instructions on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 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 20 June – 3 July 24.
- Applicants with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
- Recruitment into the Nigerian Army is “FREE”
Age and Height Requirements for Nigeria Army
Requirements | Age/Height |
Minimium Age (Non – Trades) | 18 |
Maximium Age (Non – Trades) | 22 |
Minimum Age (Trades) | 18 |
Maximum Age (Trades) | 26 |
Minimum Height (Male) | 1.68 |
Minimum Height (Female) | 1.65 |
Minimum Educational Qualification | All applicants must have WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. In addition to the above qualification, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City Guild Certificate. |
Method of Application
To join the Nigerian Army, applicants must apply online via the Nigeria Army Recruitment Portal.
- Apply online via the recruitment portal https://recruitment.army.mil.ng
- Log on to the above-mentioned link using the username and password.
- Complete the free online application form, submit it online, and print a copy.
- Print and complete the Guarantor Form as appropriate.
- Ensure you bring duly signed copies of the application forms and guarantor forms to the designated state recruitment centers.