The Nigerian Army Recruitment Application 2024/2025 is now open for the 88 Regular Intake meant for both Trades/Non Tradesmen and women. In this article you will learn the step-by-step procedure for the application done via the Nigerian Army recruitment portal (recruitment.army.mil.ng).
The “Regular Recruit Intake” is targeted at non-tradesmen and women (like infantry soldiers) as well as tradesmen and women who have specialized skills and are interested in enlisting and undergoing training to serve in the Nigerian Army. Interested candidates must complete their online registration by November 8, 2024.
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Nigerian Army Recruitment 2024/2025 | Basic Requirements
To participate in the Nigerian Army 88 Regular Recruitment 2024/2025, the applicant must meet the following requirements;
- Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess National Identity Card/NIN slip and BVN.
- 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 1.68 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 at 31 Dec 24.
- All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes including English Language 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.
- Interested candidates are advised to log on to the NA recruitment website https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 30 Sep – 8 Nov 24.
- Candidates are to come to the screening center with warm clothing (Cardigan, Head warmer, Hand glove and Blanket).
Benefits of Joining the Nigerian Army
- Job/Career opportunity.
- Enhanced pay/allowances.
- Opportunity to further your education.
- Social integration with people from various tribes/religions.
- Good welfare/insurance schemes.
- Opportunity for all soldiers to own houses in choice locations across Nigeria.
- Pension and Gratuity.
- Opportunity to serve your country both within and outside.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: The application for the Nigerian Army 88 Regular Recruitment 2025 are to be submitted online via the Army Recruitment Portal. The interested and eligible candidates should follow the below steps to apply.
- Step 1: Visit the application portal via recruitment.army.mil.ng
- Step 2: Click on the Regular Recruit Intake Application under careers
- Step 3: Read care fully the application instructs on the page that opens up.
- Step 4: Log on to the portal to fill out application form (new users will click the sign up button to create an account)
- Step 5: Complete the online application form, submit, and print a copy.
Applicants should ensure that they carry along duly signed copies of the application forms and guarantor forms to the designated state recruitment centers.
Application Deadline: 8th November 2024