Nigerian Army Opens Recruitment for Non-Tradesmen and Women: Applications Now Open

The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise for qualified and interested persons to join the force.

The announcement was made via a post on the force’s X handle on Tuesday.

According to the post, the Nigerian Army is inviting qualified and interested persons to apply for Non-Tradesmen and Women.

The post detailed that the application, which will be done online, is free. Candidates were further advised to apply only once, as multiple applications will be disqualified.

The post revealed that the application portal will close on November 8, 2024, while the screening exercise will take place from December 5 to 19 for shortlisted candidates.

The post reads, “The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online application for the 88 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women will commence for all interested candidates.”

“Application is free for interested candidates. Applicants are advised to apply only once, as multiple applications will lead to disqualification.

Interested applicants are advised to log on to https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 25 September to November 8, 2024.

“Shortlisted candidates are expected to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise, which will take place from 5 – 19 December 2024.”

“Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess a National Identity Card/NIN slip and BVN,” the post adds.

“Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army standards; applicants must be free of any criminal convictions by a 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 also possess a valid certificate of state of origin.

“Applicants must not be less than 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-tradesmen/women, while tradesmen/women must not be older than 26 years as of 31 Dec 2024.

“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 qualifications, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City & Guild Certificate. Details are available on the website.

“Candidates are to come to the screening center with warm clothing (Cardigan, Head warmer, Hand gloves, and Blanket).”