Link to Nigerian Army Recruitment 2025 Form Portal recruitment.army.mil.ng

The Nigerian Army is currently recruiting for 2025. News just in is that the Nigerian Army has announced recruitment for 89 RRI. The online registration portal is now active.

The Nigerian Army recruitment application portal is www.recruitment.army.mil.ng. The application portal is open, so this guide will help you to be prepared before opening the recruitment portal. Make sure you read this post carefully to the end so you don’t miss important points that will make your application successful.

This post outlines all you need to know about the Nigerian Army recruitment, including eligibility requirements and application process. There is a lot more to know that have been the reason some applications have been disqualified in previous exercises, so stick around.

Nigerian Army Recruitment Start Date 2025

The start date for Nigerian Army is 31st March, 2025. So, yes, the application form for Nigerian Army is now out, and there has been an official announcement for 2025. Prospective applicants are advised to stay updated as the recruitment portal is now open. Your concern now is to read this post to end and digest the information because the portal is open, and it will help you apply successfully.

Nigerian Army Recruitment Requirements 2025

To qualify for the Nigerian Army recruitment, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a single Nigerian citizen by birth.
• Must possess a National Identity Card, NIN slip, or BVN.
• Must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit as per Nigerian Army standards.
• Should not have any criminal conviction by a court of law.
• Must have a minimum of 4 passes, including English Language, in not more than two sittings in WASSCE, GCE, NECO, or NABTEB.
• Applicants for trades positions must possess Trade Test and Guild Certificates.
• Must present a valid birth certificate from the National Population Commission, hospital, or local government council, or a sworn age declaration.
• Non-trades applicants must be between 18 and 22 years old as of 30th June 2025 while Trades applicants must not exceed 26 years by the same date.
• Male candidates must be at least 1.68 metres tall, and females must be at least 1.65 metres tall.
• Must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Must not have bodily inscriptions, tattoos, or piercings.
• Must not belong to any cult or fraternity.

How to Apply for Nigerian Army Recruitment 2025

Follow these simple steps to apply for the Nigerian Army recruitment:

1. Visit the official recruitment portal Here and submit all original academic certificates (primary, secondary or tertiary).
2. Complete the online application form and print the Guarantor Form.
3. Ensure the guarantor form is properly filled and signed.
4. Submit the application slip and guarantor form at designated recruitment centres.

Yes, the application is free. If anyone or website is asking for money, then it is a fake website. Multiple applications will result in disqualification. As such, you must only submit your application once.

Nigerian Army Recruitment Deadline 2025

The Nigerian Army recruitment portal will close on 17th May, 2025.

Those who follow the guidelines in this post and register early will likely be shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to report to their states of origin for screening after the exercise because all screening will be conducted at the candidates’ respective states of origin.

Will There Be Nigerian Army CBT Test in 2025?

There will be no pre-selection computer-based test. However, there will be physical screening for successful applicants in their states. There will be no special cadre or additional tests. Just make sure that all your submitted documents are genuine because they will be thoroughly verified.

If you have questions, feel free to leave a comment below in the comment box. We will quickly respond to all your questions. In the meantime, keep returning to this page to check for recruitment portal updates. The portal remains (recruitment.army.mil.ng), and is open for applications.

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