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Nigerian Army Recruitment 2024/2025 | How to Apply
The Nigerian Army play an important role in ensuring the security and stability of the country. As such, the opportunity to join its ranks is a highly sought-after honor and privilege.
The recruitment form for the 2024/2025 is out and this is a chance for dedicated individuals to step forward and contribute to the nation’s defense.
This article serves as a comprehensive guide to assist prospective applicants in navigating the Nigerian Army Recruitment Portal, understanding the general requirements, academic qualifications, and providing tips for a successful online application.
General Requirements
- Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess National Identity Card/NIN slip.
- Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in accordance with 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.
Other Requirements:
- Minimum Age (Non – Trades) 18
- Maximum Age (Non – Trades) 22
- Minimum Age (Trades) 18
- Maximum Age (Trades) 26
- Minimum Height (Male) 1.68
- Minimum 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.
How to Apply for Nigerian Army Recruitment 2024
To apply for the Nigerian Army Recruitment 2024, follow these steps:
- Visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal: www.recruitment.army.mil.ng.
- Create an account using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Log in to your account and complete the online application form.
- Upload the required documents, including your passport photograph, SSCE certificate, and birth certificate.
- Review your application for accuracy before submitting it.
- Print out a copy of your completed application form, as it will be required during the screening exercise.
Nigerian Army Screening and Selection Process
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and submit a complete application will be shortlisted for the screening exercise. The screening process includes:
- Verification of Documents: Ensure you bring the original copies of all required documents for verification.
- Physical Fitness Test: Candidates will undergo physical fitness tests, including push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed run.
- Medical Examination: A comprehensive medical examination will be conducted to confirm your fitness for service.
- Aptitude Test: Candidates will take a written test to evaluate their general knowledge, reasoning ability, and communication skills.
- Interview: Successful candidates will be invited for a final interview.
Successful candidates will undergo an intensive training program at the Nigerian Army Depot, Zaria. Upon successful completion, recruits will be inducted into the Nigerian Army and begin their service to the nation.
How to Check the Nigerian Army Recruitment Shortlisted Candidates 2024
Now that you have registered for the Nigerian Army online recruitment, wait for few weeks for the results to be out.
After the Nigerian Army has considered your candidacy, its important for you to check back in few weeks time or find out if you have been accepted or listed among those who will go for screening. If you are shortlisted for the Nigerian Army screening read this article below for the next line of action.
Note: To check if you are on the list of shortlisted, you can only use your application number to verify.
The verification can only be done on the recruitment portal of the Nigerian Army.
Requirements for Nigerian Army Recruitment Training
Here are Items you need for state screening exercise that’s upcoming:
- Get White vest
- Get Blue shorts
- Get White canvas
- Get White socks
- Arrange Original and photocopies of your credentials
- To verify your results make available Scratch cards for online verification of result (WASSEC/GCE/NECO/NABTEB)
- Writing materials
- File jacket
- National Identity card/slip
- Passports and full size 5 x 7 photographs
Functions of the Nigerian army
- The first objective for drafting the NA is to Defend Nigeria and Nigerians from external aggression most especially from sovereign states;
- Secondly the Nigerian army has another objective which is to make sure that the territorial sovereignty of Nigeria is respected and also secured from invaders from either super or lesser powers.
- If there is any insurrection that is beyond the Nigerian police the Nigerian army are usually called upon to calm the situation by the use of force.
Nigeria army salary structure
S/N | CATEGORIES | SALARIES |
COMMISSIONED OFFICERS | ||
1 | Field Marshal | Yet to be attained |
2 | General | N1,500.000 |
3 | Lieutenant General | N1,000,000 |
4 | Major General | N950,000 |
5 | Brigadier General | N750,000 |
6 | Colonel | N550,000 |
7 | Lieutenant Colonel | N350,000 |
8 | Major | N300,000 |
9 | Captain | N220,000 |
10 | Lieutenant | N180,000 |
11 | Second Lieutenant | N120,000 |
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS | ||
1 | Warrant Officer Class 1 | N90,000 |
2 | Warrant Officer Class 2 | N80,000 |
3 | Staff Sergeant | N68,000 |
4 | Sergeant | N63,000 |
5 | Corporal | N58,000 |
6 | Lance – corporal | N55,000 |
7 | Private | N49,000 |
8 | Recruit | N/A |
How Much Is the Nigerian Army Recruitment Form?
Please Note, that there is no cost to apply for Nigerian Army recruitment in 2024. Keep this in mind if you apply for a job with the Nigerian Army. On the Nigerian Army Recruitment Portal website, you may access the application form for free.
The application for the Nigerian Army 2024 is available, and any information that needs to be updated will be on this page. Hence, kindly bookmark up in case of any new updates.
The Nigerian Army Recruitment 2024 exercise presents a unique opportunity for young Nigerians to serve their country and gain valuable skills in the process. By following this guide and ensuring you meet the eligibility criteria, you can successfully navigate the application process and potentially join the ranks of the prestigious Nigerian Army.
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