Nigerian Army 2024 Recruitment for Trades / Non Tradesmen & Women (87RRI)
Are you ready to embark on a journey of honor, courage, and service? The Nigerian Army Recruitment 2024 presents a golden opportunity for individuals seeking to join the prestigious ranks of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Whether you aspire to be a Tradesmen or a Non Tradesman, this recruitment drive welcome you to become a part of a legacy of excellence.
Location: Nigeria
Basic Requirements/Qualifications
- Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess a National Identity Card/NIN slip.
- Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit by 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 30 June 24.
- All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes 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. Details are available on the website.
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 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- Any candidate who falsifies or forges his/her results and is discovered even during training at Depot NA will be withdrawn from training.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.
- Candidates are advised to carefully study the instructions on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 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 20 June – 3 July 24.
- Applicants with the ability to swim will have an added advantage.
- Recruitment into the Nigerian Army is “FREE“
Benefits Of Serving In The Nigerian Army
- Job/Career opportunity.
- Enhanced pay/allowances.
- Opportunity to further your education.
- Social integration with people from various tribes/religions.
- Opportunity for all soldiers to own houses in choice location across Nigeria.
- Pension and Gratuity.
Other Requirements:
- Minimium Age (Non – Trades) 18
- Maximium Age (Non – Trades) 22
- Minimium Age (Trades) 18
- Maximium Age (Trades) 26
- Minimium Height (Male) 1.68
- Minimium Height (Female) 1.65
- Minimium Educational Qualification:
- All applicants must have WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
- In addition to the above qualification, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City Guild Certificate.
Application Closing Date:
June 7th, 2024
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Application Guidelines
- Interested candidates should apply using the link above. When the page opens, create a user account to enable you to log in. Your username must be a functional email.
- Log on to the above-mentioned link using the username and password.
- Complete the free online application form, submit it online, and print a copy. Then, print and complete the Guarantor Form as appropriate.
- Ensure you bring duly signed copies of the application forms and guarantor forms to the designated state recruitment centers.