Nigerian Army 2025 Nationwide Massive Recruitment for Trades / Non Tradesmen & Women (89 Regular Recruits Intake)

Title: 89 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) for Trades / Non-Tradesmen & Women

Basic Requirements / Qualifications

• Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess a National Identity Card/NIN and BVN printout.
• Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army Standards.
• Applicants must be free of any criminal conviction by a court of law.
• Applicants must possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council, or age declaration.
• Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Applicants must not be less than 1.68 metres and 1.65 metres tall for male and female candidates, respectively.
• An applicant must not be less than 18 years or more than 22 years for non-tradesmen/women, while tradesmen/women must not be more than 26 years as of 30 Jun 25.
• All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes, including English Language and not more than 2 sittings in WASCE/CE/NECO/NABTEB and NBAIS.
• In addition to the above qualification, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City and Guild Certificate. Details are available on the website.

General Instructions

• Candidates are to note that there will be no Pre-Selection Computer-Based Test.
• No special centre for recruitment.
• There will be no Zonal Screening Exercise.
• All screening of potential recruits will be conducted at the candidates’ respective state of origin.
• Candidates are not to bring electronic or recording devices to the venue of the State Recruitment Exercise.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to secondary)
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity.
• Any candidate who falsifies or forges his/her results and is discovered even during training at Depot NA would be withdrawn from training.
• Candidates are advised in their own interest not to give any form of gratification or inducement to any person or group of persons to assist them in the recruitment exercise.
• Candidates are advised to come with their NIN slip and BVN print out.
• Candidates are advised to carefully study the instructions on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 193, 07036499094 and 09041116433.
• Names of shortlisted candidates for screening will be published on the NA website for the awareness of all candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates would be expected to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise from 2 – 16 Jun 25.
• Recruitment into the Nigerian Army is “FREE”.

Benefits of Service

• Enhanced regular pay / allowances.
• Job / Career opportunity.
• Opportunity to further your education.
• Social integration with people from various tribes/religions.
• Good welfare/Insurance Scheme.
• Opportunity for all soldiers to own houses in choice location across Nigeria.
• Pension and Gratuity.
• Opportunity to serve your country both within and outside.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 17th May, 2025. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION.” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website: https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/drm

Application Instructions

• Interested candidates should apply using the link above. When the page opens, create a user account to enable you login. Your username must be a functional email.
• Log on to the above-mentioned link using the username and password.
• Complete the application form, submit online and print a copy. Then print, and complete the Guarantor Form as appropriate.
• Ensure you bring duly signed copies of the application and Guarantor form to the designated state recruitment centres

Note

• All documents will be verified from the appropriate issuing authorities
• Applicant are to apply once. Multiple applications will lead to outright disqualification
• All those with fake documents will be handed over to the Police for prosecution
• Nigerian Army Recruitment is FREE.
• Candidates are to note that there will be no Pre-Selection Computer Based Test
• No special centre for recruitment
• All screening of potential recruits will be conducted at the candidates respective state of origin.
• Candidates are not to bring electronic or recording devices to the venue of the State Recruitment Exercise.
• Candidates must not have any bodily inscriptions or tattoos.
• Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to secondary)
• Candidates must not belong to any cult/society/fraternity
• Any candidate who fabfies or forges his/her results and is discovered even during training at Depot Nigerian Army would be withdrawn from training
• Candidates are advised in their own interest not to give any form of gratification or inducement to any person or group of persons to assist them in the recruitment exercise.
• Candidates are advised to come with their NIN slip.
• Candidates are advised to carefully study the instruction on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 07036499094 and 09041116433.
• Names of shortlisted candidates for screening would be published on the Nigerian Army website for the awareness of all candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates would be expected to report to their respective state of origin for the screening exercise from 2 – 16 June 2025.