The Nigerian Army has officially announced the commencement of its 2025 recruitment exercise, with the registration period set to run from March 31 to May 7. Interested applicants are invited to apply through the Army’s designated recruitment portal.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, candidates must be single Nigerian citizens by birth and must provide valid identification, including a National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN).
Applicants must also meet the Army’s medical, physical, and psychological fitness standards. Individuals with a criminal record or past convictions will not be considered.
Educational and Age Requirements
Candidates must have at least four subject passes, including English Language, in WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB. Those applying as tradesmen or tradeswomen must also present a valid trade test certificate.
Additionally, applicants must submit a valid birth certificate issued by the National Population Commission, a hospital, or their local government, along with a certificate of state of origin.
Non-trades applicants must be between 18 and 22 years old, while tradesmen and tradeswomen must be between 18 and 26 years old. Height requirements stand at a minimum of 1.68 meters for male candidates and 1.65 meters for female candidates.
Recruitment Process and Guidelines
The Nigerian Army has emphasized that the recruitment process is completely free of charge. Candidates are warned against making payments to any individuals or groups promising to influence the selection process.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to participate in a screening exercise scheduled from June 2 to June 19, 2025, at designated centers within their respective states of origin.
To ensure transparency, all submitted documents will be thoroughly verified. Any applicant found to have submitted falsified documents will face legal prosecution.
The Army also clarified that no pre-selection computer-based test will be conducted. Instead, all shortlisted candidates must attend a physical screening exercise.
Benefits of Enlistment
Successful recruits will gain access to various benefits, including career advancement opportunities, competitive salaries, and allowances. Additional perks include access to higher education, healthcare services, insurance coverage, and housing in key locations across the country.
Recruits will also be entitled to pensions and gratuities upon retirement, along with opportunities to serve within Nigeria and on international peacekeeping missions.
Final Appeal
The Nigerian Army is encouraging young Nigerians to take advantage of this opportunity to serve their nation and contribute to national security.
“Join the Nigerian Army and be part of the mission to protect Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the Army stated.
For more details and to apply, visit the official recruitment portal: https://recruitment.army.mil.ng.
