The National Commission (NATCOM) has announced a significant recruitment drive for the year 2024/2025, aiming to enlist 300,000 Nigerians in the effort to combat the spread of small arms within the country.
This initiative represents a substantial opportunity for civic-minded individuals to contribute to national security and stability.
NATCOM, the National Commission for the Coordination and Control of Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation from the dangers posed by unregulated arms.
By joining NATCOM, recruits will be at the forefront of this critical mission.
Eligibility and State Participation
The recruitment is open to individuals from a specified list of eligible states. If you hail from one of these states, you are encouraged to apply and take part in this nationwide recruitment effort.
- Abia state
- Adamawa
- Akwa Ibom
- Anambra
- Bauchi
- Bayelsa
- Benue
- Borno
- Cross River
- Delta
- Ebonyi
- Edo
- Ekiti
- Enugu
- Gombe
- Imo
- Jigawa
- Kaduna
- Kano
- Katsina
- Kebbi
- Kogi
- Kwara
- Lagos
- Nasarawa
- Niger
- Ogun
- Ondo
- Osun
- Oyo
- Plateau
- Rivers state
- Sokoto state
- Taraba state
- Yobe state
- Zamfara state and
- Federal Capital Territory (federal territory)
Requirements for NATCOM Recruitment
- You should be a Nigerian citizen by birth with a valid means of identification (NIN)
- Male applicants, you should have an expanded chest measurement of at least 86cm (34 inches).
- Female applicants, must not be pregnant during the recruitment process.
- Applicants must be free from any form of financial misconduct.
- Applicant must be Physically, medically, and psychologically fit, with a minimum height of 1.67m for males and 1.64m for females.
- All applicants must complete the online forms and submit them along with guarantor forms during examination/screening and recruitment center visits.
- Minimum of 5 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB, which must include credit passes in English and Mathematics.
You are Not Eligible If You have:
- Deformed hands that can’t perform all hand functions.
- Bow legs or bent knees that cannot be straightened during attention.
- Defective eyesight or squinted eyes.
- Amputation of any body part.
- Impediment in speech.
- Severe malformation of teeth or jaw affecting proper food mastication.
- Knock knees.
How to Apply for NATCOM Recruitment
To apply for a position with NATCOM, candidates must follow a straightforward online application process:
- Visit the official NATCOM portal at natcom.gov.ng.
- Create a user profile using a valid and active email address.
- Check your email for a verification link and click on it to confirm your account.
- Return to the NATCOM portal to complete the application form.
- Upload all necessary and valid credentials as part of your application.
- Review your information for accuracy and submit your application.
The NATCOM recruitment drive is a significant step towards enhancing national security. By providing clear instructions and a user-friendly application process, NATCOM ensures that all interested and eligible Nigerians have the opportunity to apply and serve their country. Keep your documents ready, and prepare to apply once the portal is officially open.