The Nigerian Army Massive Nationwide Recruitment 2025

The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online registration for the 89 Regular Recruits Intake Exercise for Trades/Non-Tradesmen and women will commence for all interested and qualified candidates.

Job Title: 89 Regular Recruits Intake Exercise for Trades/Non-Tradesmen and Women

Location: Nationwide

Benefits of Service

• Job/Career opportunity.
• Enhanced regular pay/allowances.
• Opportunity to further your education.
• Social integration with people from various tribes/religions.
• Good welfare/Insurance Scheme.
• Opportunity for all soldiers to own houses in choice location across Nigeria.
• Pension and Gratuity.
• Opportunity to serve your country both within and outside.

General Instructions

• Candidates are to note that there will be no Pre-Selection Computer Based Test.
• No special centre 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• Any candidate who falsifies or forges his/her results and is discovered even during training at Depot NA would be withdrawn from training.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 and BVN print out.
• Candidates are advised to carefully study the instruction on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 193, 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 2 – 16 Jun 25.

Application requirement:

• Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizen by birth, and must possess National Identity Card/NIN and BVN print out.
• 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 endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council, or age declaration.
• Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants 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 30 Jun 25.
• All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes including English Language and not more than 2 sittings in WASCE/CE/NECO/NABTEB and NBAIS.
• In addition to above qualification, those applying as trades men/women must also possess Trade Test/City and Guild Certificate. Details are available on the website.
• Interested candidates are advised to log on to the NA recruitment website https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 31 Mar – 17 May 25.

Basic Requirements

• Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizen by birth, and must possess National Identity Card/NIN and BVN print out.
• 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 endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council, or age declaration.
• Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.

Deadline: 31 Mar – 17 May 25

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online.

Note:

• Recruitment into the Nigerian Army is “FREE”.
• Make sure you Open an Account before starting your application.