2023 Nigerian Army Nationwide Massive Recruitment for Trades / Non Tradesmen & Women (85RRI)

The Nigerian Army is the largest component of the Nigerian Armed Forces, and is responsible for land warfare operations. It is governed by the Nigerian Army Council.

Applications are invited for:

Title: 85 Regular Recruit Intake for Trades / Non-Tradesmen & Women

Location: Nigeria

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 credits or passes (English / Maths inclusive) in not more than two sittings in WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
• In addition to the above qualification, those applying as trades men/women must also possess Trade Test/City Guild Certificate. Details are available on the website.

Basic Qualifications

• Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizen by birth and must possess National Identity Card/NIN or 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 or valid 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 31st April 2023.
• In addition to the above qualification, those applying as trades men/women must also possess Trade Test/City Guild Certificate. Details are available on the website.

Other Requirements:

• Minimum Age (Non - Trades) 18
• Maximum Age (Non - Trades) 22
• Minimum Age (Trades) 18
• Maximum Age (Trades) 26
• Minimum Height (Male) 1.68
• Minimum Height (Female) 1.65

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 are also expected to adhere to COVID-19 protocols which include regular washing of hands, use of face mask, and observing physical distance.
• 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 to come with their BVN printout.
• 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 carefully read the instruction on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 070812711985 and 07041467033.
• Names of shortlisted candidates for screening would be published on the NA website for the awareness of all candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates are to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise from 2 - 17 May 2023.

Application Closing Date
14th April, 2023.