The Nigerian Armed Forces has declared that applications for the current year’s enlistment of non-dealers and ladies have been initiated and will end on October 10, 2023.
The Army made the announcement in a statement via X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, stating that all interested applicants can apply online, and the application is free.
“This is to inform the general public and all interested applicants that the online application for the 86 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen & Women has commenced,” 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 6 – 19 November 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 centers.
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/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 or more than 22 years for non-trades men/women, while trades men/women must not be more than 26 years as at 18 December 2023.
Enlisted Medical caretakers and Maternity specialists not over 30 years of age may likewise apply.
All candidates should have basically at least 4 passes in not multiple sittings in WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
Notwithstanding above capabilities, those applying as exchanges men/ladies should likewise have Exchange Test/City Society Authentication, e.g.”
Intrigued applicants are encouraged to sign on to the NA enlistment site https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to finish online enrollment from 25 Sep – 20 October 23.
Shortlisted competitors will participate in the State Recruitment Screening Exercise scheduled for 6 – 19 November 23.
