There are reports that the Nigerian Army is currently recruiting. This is not true because the last recruitment exercise ended on 8th November 2024. In 2025, the Nigerian Army is yet to announce recruitment. However, preparations are underway for online registration to begin.
The NA application portal remains www.recruitment.army.mil.ng. The application portal is not yet open, so this guide will help you to be prepared ahead of the recruitment date. 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 upcoming 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.
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Nigerian Army Recruitment Start Date 2025
The start date for Nigerian Army is not yet out. So, No, the application form for Nigerian Army is not yet out. The last recruitment exercise ended on 8th November 2024, and there has been no official announcement for 2025. Prospective applicants are advised to stay updated as the recruitment portal is expected to open soon. Your concern now is to read this post to end and digest the information because the portal will open soon, 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 31st December 2024 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
Follow these simple steps to apply for the Nigerian Army recruitment:
- Visit the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng and submit all original academic certificates (primary, secondary or tertiary).
- Complete the online application form and print the Guarantor Form.
- Ensure the guarantor form is properly filled and signed.
- 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 Selection Process
Those who follow the guidelines in this post will likely be shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to report to their states of origin for screening after temhe 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 if the recruitment portal is open. The portal (recruitment.army.mil.ng) will soon open for applications.
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