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How To Join the Nigerian Army recruitment requirement.

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To join the Nigeria Army, you must meet the following eligibility requirements and follow the steps below to apply;

  • Applicants must be a Nigerian citizen by birth and possess a National Identity Card.
  • Applicants must be medically and physically fit.
  • Applicants must be free from any criminal conviction.
  • Applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/ GCE/ NECO/ NABTEB at O Level including English Language.
  • In addition to the above qualification, those applying for Tradesmen/women must also possess Trades Test/City and Guild Certificate. Details are available on the website.
  • Be between the ages of 18 – 22 years for non-tradesmen/women while tradesmen/women must be between the ages of 28 – 35 years.
  • Not be less than 1.68 metres and 1.62 metres tall for male and female candidates
  • Knowledge of additional Nigerian language other than mothers tongue is an added advantage.

Nigeria Army Form Application Procedure.

To apply to join the Nigerian Army through the Nigerian Army DSSC and SSC Recruitment or the Nigerian Army Recruitment for Regular Recruits;

  1. Visit the Nigerian army recruitment portal website.
  2. Register with a valid email address.
  3. Complete the Online Application Form.
  4. Print and attest documents generated – Application and Guarantor forms.
  5. Visit designated examination and recruitment centres with above documents.

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Academic Qualification / Entry Requirements to Join Nigeria Army.

Requirements for entry as Non-Tradesmen or Non-Tradeswomen;

Reference Category Qualification
A1 Non Tradesmen/Women Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE /NECO/ NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English.

Requirements for entry as Tradesmen or Tradeswomen;

Serial Corps Tradesmen Required Educational Qualification Trades Qualification
1 Nigerian Army Engineers
  1. Masons /Bricklayers.
  2. Carpenters.
  3. Plumbers.
  4. Electricians.
  5. Plant Operators.
  6. Refrigeration and Air Condition technicians.
  7. Tillers.
  8. Welders /Metal Works.
  9. Painters.
  10. Iron Benders.
  11. Aluminium Work.
 Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/ GCE/ NECO/ NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English.
  1. Government Trade Test 1.
  2. Apprenticeship Certificate.
  3. OND or certificate from approved Institutions.
2 Nigerian Army Signals
  1. Electronic installations and maintenance.
  2. Radio TV and electronic works.
  3. Computer Operation and maintenance.
  4. Workshop practices.
  5. ICT competence in various fields.
  6. Data communication and network technician.
  7. Competence in VSAT installations, networking and infrastructural design.
  8. Knowledge in Urban Communication System (UCS) deployment, employment and networking.
  9. Surveillance technology.
  10. Fibre Optics Technology.
  11. Electrical technician.
  12. Computer technician.
  13. Proficiencies in French Language.
  14. Skills in CCTV installations and networking.
 Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE/ NECO /NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. OND Physics, technical field or French, Pre ND, NCE technical or french, Certificates of Remedial studies (Physics, electrical electronics). Vocational trade proficiency certificate for artisan.
3 Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport
  1. Caterers.
  2. Drivers.
  3. Boat Operators.
  4. Boat Engineers.
 Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE/ NECO /NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English.
  1. Government Trade Test 1.
  2. Apprenticeship Certificate.
  3. OND or certificate from approved Institutions.
  4. Basic catering course.
  5. Valid drivers licence with 3 years experience.
  6. Basic Boat Operators/Engineering.
  7. OND or certificate from approved Institutions.
4 Nigerian Army Medical Corps
  1. Nursing.
  2. Drivers.
  3. X-Ray technicians.
  4. Dental technician
  5. Pharmacy technician.
  6. Environmental technician.
  7. Biomed technician.
  8. Medical supply.
  9. Pysiotherapy.
 Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE/ NECO/ NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English. OND/ RN/ RM or certificate from approved Institutions.
5 Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
  1. Fabrication/ panel beater.
  2. Vehicle mechanic.
  3. Radio/Electronic technician.
  4. Instrument Technician.
  5. Mechanical/ Electronic Engineering.
  6. Refrigeration & Air-Conditioner technician.
  7. Upholsterers.
  8. Spray painting.
  9. Vulcanizing.
  10. Electro-medical technician.
  11. Boat technician.
  12. Carpentry/ Woodwork.
  13. Sign Writers.
  14. Blacksmiths.
  15. Generator/Plant technicians.
  16. Automotive Electricians.
  17. Welders.
  18. Automtive Electricians
 Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE /NECO /NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English.
  1. NABTEB tech Certificate.
  2. Trade Test Certificate.
  3. City & Guilds.
  4. Graduate of technical College.
  5. OND or certificate from approved Institutions
6 Directorate of Army Physical Training
  1. Sportsmen /women.
  2. Sports instructors.
 Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE/ NECO /NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English.
  1. NABTEB tech Certificate.
  2. Trade Test Certificate.
  3. City & Guilds.
  4. Graduate of technical College.
  5. Champions in national/ international sports competition.
  6. OND or certificate from approved Institutions
7 Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps
  1. Computer Operators/technicians.
  2. Language Experts.
  3. Interpreters.
  4. Drivers.
  5. Electricians.
  6. Plumbers.
 Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE /NECO /NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English.
  1. NABTEB tech Certificate.
  2. Trade Test Certificate.
  3. City & Guilds.
  4. Graduate of technical College.
  5. OND or certificate from approved Institutions
8 Nigerian Army Education Corps
  1. Language teachers.
  2. Educationists.
  3. Library scientists.
 Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE /NECO /NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English.
  1. NCE
  2. knowledge in languages like French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish and German.
  3. Library science qualifications.
  4. Teacher training certificate
  5. OND or certificate from approved Institutions
9 Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps
  1. Tailors
  2. Storemen/Women
  3. Printers
  4. Book-keepers
 Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE/ NECO /NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English.
  1. NABTEB tech Certificate.
  2. Trade Test Certificate.
  3. City & Guilds.
  4. Graduate of technical College.
  5. OND or certificate from approved Institutions
10 Nigerian Army Band Corps
  1. Singers.
  2. Song Writers
  3. Instrumentalists
 Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE /NECO /NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English and Music.
  1. NABTEB tech Certificate.
  2. Trade Test Certificate.
  3. City & Guilds.
  4. Graduate of technical College.
  5. OND or certificate from approved Institutions
11 Directorate of Army Public Relations
  1. Journalists.
  2. Photographer.
  3. Video Cameramen/ women
  4. Video Technician
  5. Graphic Designers
  6. Public Address Operator /Audiography
 Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE /NECO /NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English.
  1. NABTEB tech Certificate.
  2. Trade Test Certificate.
  3. Photography
  4. Video Camera Technician
  5. Graphic Design
  6. Public Address Operator /Audiography
  7. OND Journalism or certificate from approved institutions
  8. OND or certificate from approved Institutions
12 Army Aviation
  1. Mechanical Technicians
  2. Electrical Technicians
 Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/ GCE /NECO /NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English and Music.
  1. Mechanical Technicians – ND in Mechanical Engineering.
  2. Electrical Technicians – ND in Electrical Electronics, ND /Test Certificate in Domestic Electronics.
13 Chaplaincy (Islamic) Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/ GCE /NECO /NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English and Music.
  1. An Islamic Clergy.
14 Chaplaincy (Roman Catholic) Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE/ NECO/ NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English and Music.
  1. An Ordained Roman Catholic Priest.
15 Chaplaincy (Protestant) Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE/ NECO/ NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English and Music.
  1. A Christian of Protestant denomination.
  2. Diploma or certificate in Theology.
  3. Certificate or NCE in Christian Education.
  4. SSCE/ GCE or NECO with credit in English Language and CRK.
16 Finance Corps Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE/ GCE /NECO /NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English and Music.
17 Military Police Possess a minimum of 4 credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASSCE /GCE/ NECO/ NABTEB. One of the credits must be in English and Music.

 

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