Do you wish to serve in the Nigerian Army as a patriotic citizen? Here is all you need to know about the Nigerian Army Recruitment and Application form Portal 2024.
The Nigeria Army Recruitment is an opportunity for both graduates and secondary school certificate holders to join the Nigerian Army.
The recruitment process is carried out through the official Nigerian Army Recruitment Portal.
The application form portal provides detailed information on the application procedures for various positions, including the Short Service Commission (SSC) and the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC).
In this blog post, we will guide you through how to successfully apply in the Nigerian Army Recruitment through the application form portal.
Before going into that, let’s look into
Who Can Apply for Nigeria Army Recruitment?
The Nigerian Army Recruitment is open to patriotic individuals who are eager to contribute to national security.
Applicants should be Nigerian citizens by birth and have a sense of commitment and dedication.
Requirements Needed for Nigeria Army Recruitment Application
To be eligible, you must
- Be a Nigerian with a valid National Identification Number (NIN)
- Be 1.68m (males) and 1.62m (female) in height respectively
- Not physically defect or deform in any way both psychologically, or medically.
- Be between 18 and 22 years of age for non-tradesmen/women while tradesmen/women must be between 22 to 26 years.
- Not have any criminal record
- Having at least 5 credit passes at O’level results in not more than 2 sittings in WAEC, NECO, GCE, and NABTEB including English and Mathematics.
- Be able to speak any other Nigerian language than the mother tongue
- Have a valid birth registration certificate or age declaration.
- Have a valid certificate of state of origin
- Not have tattoos or body inscriptions
- Give working telephone numbers, and contact addresses of parents/ guardians, and next of kin.
- Present the Trade Test/City Guide certificate for aspiring tradesmen/women
What is the Nigeria Army Recruitment Application Form Portal?
The official portal for the Nigeria Army recruitment is https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/
When does the Application Form Portal Open?
The Nigerian Army Recruitment application for 2024 opened in September 2024.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply within this timeframe to be considered for recruitment.
Document Needed to Apply
You need to submit the following documents when applying
- Certificate of origin
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Educational qualifications
- Passport photograph
- Evidence of membership in any professional body (if any)
- Printout of the online photo slip on the completion of your application.
How to Apply for Nigeria Army Recruitment
To apply for Nigerian Army Recruitment
- Visit the Nigerian Army Recruitment official website using https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/ or https://army.mil.ng/
- Create an account with your full name and your email address
- Log in using your username and password
- Click on “Apply Now” to proceed
- Enter your correct details in the required column
- You will receive an email from the Nigerian Army after a successful registration
- Open the mail sent to you by the and click on the first link
- You will be redirected to the Nigerian Army online application form
- Fill in the application form and attach all required documents where necessary
- Print a copy of the application after submitting the online form
- Note: Don’t forget to complete the guarantor form and print it out appropriately.
Nigeria Army Recruitment Application Closes 2024
The deadline for all online applications is 10 October 2024.
You are expected to have completed your application on or before then.
All Shortlisted candidates for the 86 Regular Recruit Intake will participate in the State Recruitment Screening Exercise that is scheduled to be held from 6th November to 19th November 2024.
Wrap Up
The Nigerian Army Recruitment for 2024/2025 is available through https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/ or https://army.mil.ng/ application portal
Interested and patriotic Nigerian citizens are expected to apply when the application opens in September 2024.
Also, all online application forms and printouts must be done before the application closes in October 2024.
We hope you find this blog post helpful in understanding how to apply to the Nigerian Army Recruitment through the application form portal.
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Thank you for reading!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nigerian Army Recruitment Application Form for 2024/2025 Out?
As of the time of writing this guide, the Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of 2024/2025 recruitment to be in September 2024 via its official website. So, you can grab the form on their websites when it is out.
How Much is the Nigerian Army Form?
The Nigerian Army recruitment application form is free, you can apply through the official Nigerian Army recruitment website
When will the Nigerian Army Screening for 2024 Start?
The screen starts immediately after the application closing date in October and it is slated to be in November 2024./
However, the screening center, date, and time will be communicated to the successfully shortlisted candidates via email.