Naija Army don officially announce say dem don open portal for 2026 recruitment exercise. Dis na di 91st Regular Recruits Intake wey go allow young Nigerians join di force as soldiers. According to di official announcement wey dem post for dia social media accounts, online registration go start on 30th March 2026 and go end on 17th May 2026.
Di recruitment exercise na for both tradesmen/women and non-tradesmen/women. Di Army don make am clear say di application process dey free, and dem warn applicants to avoid fraudsters wey dey claim say dem fit help dem get di job with money. Di Army say make pipo no give any form of gratification to any individual or group for assistance during di recruitment process.
For eligibility, applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth and must be single. Age requirement dey different for trades and non-trades applicants. For non-tradesmen/women, age must be between 18 and 22 years, while for tradesmen/women, age must not exceed 26 years by 30th June 2026.
Height requirement na 1.68 metres for male candidates and 1.65 metres for female candidates. All applicants must possess valid National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) to curb fraud and ensure transparency. Di name and date of birth on di NIN must correspond with those on di BVN and all other credentials.
For educational qualification, applicants must possess at least four credits including English Language in not more than two sittings in WASSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or NBAIS. Those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess relevant Trade Test or City and Guild Certificate.
To apply, candidates must visit di official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/ and select di Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) option for di 91st intake. After reading di eligibility criteria carefully, new applicants should create an account using valid email address.
Applicants must fill di online application form with accurate personal details, educational qualifications, state of origin, NIN, BVN, and any trade certifications where applicable. Dem must upload scanned copies of required documents including birth certificate endorsed by National Population Commission, hospital, or local government council.
After successful submission, candidates must download and print di application acknowledgement slip. Di Army emphasize say candidates must ensure dem complete and submit di application online after printing dia photo card. Failure to submit online go lead to disqualification.
Shortlisted candidates go undergo screening in dia respective states of origin from 9th June to 23rd June 2026. Di screening go include physical fitness tests, medical examinations, and document verification. Di Army say dem no go conduct pre-selection computer-based test for dis exercise.
For di screening, candidates must present duly signed copies of photo card, declaration by applicant, parent/guardian consent form, certification by Local Government Chairman/Secretary, certification by Divisional Police Officer, and guarantor’s form. Dem must also present original copies of all credentials, including primary and secondary school certificates.
Di Army don issue serious warnings about di process. Candidates with tattoos, body inscriptions, or piercings (other than tribal marks) no go allowed. Multiple ear piercings for females no go allowed. Candidates must not belong to any cult, secret society, or fraternity.
Any candidate wey dem find say falsify documents go be withdrawn and handed over to police for prosecution. Candidates must not bring electronic or recording devices to screening venues. All documents go be verified by di appropriate issuing authorities.
For inquiries, candidates fit contact 07036499094 or 09041116433. Names of shortlisted candidates go be published on di Nigerian Army website. Di Army urge interested candidates to apply early and adhere strictly to di guidelines.
Benefits of serving in di Nigerian Army include career stability and progression with defined promotion criteria, enhanced and regular salary/allowances, access to continuous military education and specialised training (both local and international), opportunities for further education, social integration across diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds, comprehensive healthcare for personnel and dia families, pension and gratuity upon retirement, and opportunities for national and international service.
Dis recruitment exercise follow di completion of di 90th exercise wey dem hold for 2025. Di new recruitment na to boost manpower across di service. Successful applicants go undergo intensive military training before dem join di force proper.
Di Army don emphasize say dia no be special recruitment centres and all applications must dey through di official portal. Dem warn say submission of fake documents go lead to prosecution. Di process dey designed to be transparent and merit-based.
Young Nigerians wey interested in joining di Army get dis opportunity to serve dia country and build meaningful career. Di application window dey open for about seven weeks, so interested candidates get enough time to prepare dia documents and apply properly.
Di Nigerian Army recruitment na one of di most competitive public sector recruitment exercises for Nigeria. Thousands of applicants dey apply every year, but only di most qualified dey selected. Di process dey strict to ensure only di best candidates dey selected to serve in di armed forces.
As di country dey face various security challenges, di need for well-trained and disciplined soldiers dey increase. Di 2026 recruitment go help strengthen di Army’s capacity to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity and maintain internal security.
Applicants wey successful go join di proud tradition of Nigerian soldiers wey dey serve dia country with dedication and professionalism. Di training go prepare dem for di challenges of military service and equip dem with skills wey go useful for dia personal and professional development.
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