Nigerian Army Recruitment 2024 for Trades / Non Tradesmen & Women (88RRI)

The Nigerian Army is the largest component of the Nigerian Armed Forces, and is responsible for land warfare operations. It is governed by the Nigerian Army Council.

Applications are invited for:

Title: 88 Regular Recruit Intake for Trades / Non-Tradesmen & Women

Location: Nigeria

Basic Requirements / Qualifications

• Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess National Identity Card/NIN slip and BVN.
• 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 31 Dec 24.
• All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes including English Language 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.
• Candidates are to come to the screening center with warm clothing (Cardigan, Head warmer, Hand glove and Blanket)

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.

General Instructions

• Candidates are to note that there will be no Pre-Selection Computer Based Test.
• No special center 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 and 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 will 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 and BVN slips.
• Candidates are advised to carefully study the instructions on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 07036499094 and 09041116433.
• Names of shortlisted candidates who would participate in the state recruitment exercise would be published on the Nigerian Army 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 5 - 19 Dec 24.
• Participation in the state recruitment exercise by shortlisted candidates are strongly advised as there would no supplementary recruitment exercise.
• Applicants with ability to swim will have added advantage.
• Recruitment into the Nigerian Army is "FREE"

Benefits of Serving in the Nigeria Army

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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Guidelines

• 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 free online application form, submit it online and print a copy. Then, print and complete the Guarantor Form as appropriate.
• Ensure you bring duly signed copies of the Application Form and guarantor forms to the designated state recruitment centers.

Note

• All documents will be verified from the appropriate issuing authorities. All those with fake documents will be handed over to the police for prosecution
• 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 part to their respective state of origin for the screening exercise from 5 - 19 December, 2004

Application Deadline 8th November, 2024.