Nigerian Army Recruitment for Trades / Non-Tradesmen & Women (82RRI)

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.

Application are invited for:

Title: 82 Regular Recruit Intake for Trades / Non-Tradesmen & Women

Location: Nigeria

Basic Qualifications

• Applicant must be single and Nigerian citizen by birth and must possess National Identity Card/ NIN or BVN.
• Applicant must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit according to Nigerian Army standards.
• Applicant must be free of any criminal conviction by the court of law.
• Applicants must possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission. Hospital or Local Government Council or valid age declaration.
• All applicants must have WASCE / GCE / NECO / NABTEB / Trades Test / City Guild Certificate.
• An applicant must not be less than 18 years and not more than 22 years for non-tradesmen/women while tradesmen/women must not be more than 27 years as at the commencement of training by 31 Jan 2022.
• Measurement in height at least not less than 1.68 meters and 1.62 meters tall for male and female candidates respectively.
• Applicant must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
• Application for Trades Men/Women Category should be into the following:
  • Nigerian Army Engineering Corps: Tilling Works (Twks), Draughtsman (D/Man), Plant Operator Mechanic (POM), POP Designer/Screeding, Land Survey (L/Svy) Electrical/Electronics Technology, Carpentry/Wood Technology, Metal Works, Plumbing, Masonry/Concrete Technology, Painting and Graphics Arts.
  • Nigerian Army Signals Corps: Electrical/Electronic Technicians, Phones/Computer Hardware Maintenance/Repairers, Computer Operators, Ethical Hackers (Cyber Security) and Computing/Computer Forensics Expert, Installation and Maintenance of Audio Conferencing, Installation and Maintenance of Video Conferencing, Design and Installation of Internet Protocol Telephony, Digital Image and Video Processing, Website Management, VSat Installer, Microwave Comms Expert, Rigger.
  • Nigerian Army Medical Corps: Electron Medicals, Radiographers, Occupational Therapy Technicians, Physiotherapy Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, Xray technicians, Dieticians Technicians, Medical Lab Technicians, Health Information Management, Health Service Admin, Optometry Technicians, Morticians, Speech Therapy Technicians, Dental Technicians, Environmental Health Technicians, Electromedical.
  • Directorate of Army Physical Training (PT): Archery, Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Calisthenics, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Judo, Kickboxing, Polo, Shooting, Swimming, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling.
  • Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps: Knowledge and Skills in UAV, Drone etc, Computer Web and Application Designer (HTML,CSS), Radio and
  • Telecommunication Engineer/Technicians, Network Administrators (Should be able to manage a Local Area Network and Virtual Private Network),  Computer Networking, General IT Knowledge, Computer, Phone and Mobile devices repair and maintenance, Geographic Information System, Cybersecurity/Ethical hacking, Server Administration.
  • Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport: Drivers, Firemen, Caterers (emphasis on male).
  • Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps: Textile Rofitters and Leather Works, Graphic Designers, Spare Part Technicians, Accounting Technicians, Tailor, Textile Technology, Printing Technology.
  • Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps: Vehicle Diesel Mechanics, Vehicle Petrol Mechanics, Fabricators/Panel Beaters, Crane Operators, Hydraulic/Pneumatic Technicians, Caterpillar/Excavator Mechanics, Auto Elect, Powertrans Mechanics(gearbox), Vulcanizers (to be trained as combined rec mech/vulcanizers), Electro Medical, Machinist/instruments, Fuel Injector Specialist, Welders, Upholstery techs, Generator/Power Plant Techs, Spray Painting, Hydraulic Mechanics, electronics Technicians, Mechatronics, Brake System specialist, Truck/Heavy duty Veh Mech, Office eqpt techs, Air condition specialist, Fab/Panel Beater, Lathe/Mill Machinist (Turner), Programmers (Arduino/G Codes), Pneumatics Technician.

Age Requirements:

• Minimum Age (Non - Trades) - 18
• Maximum Age (Non - Trades) - 22
• Minimum Age (Trades) - 18
• Maximum Age (Trades) - 27
• Minimum Height (Male) - 1.68
• Minimum Height (Female) - 1.62

Minimum Educational Qualification

• All applicants must have WASCE / GCE / NECO / NABTEB / Trades Test / City Guild Certificate.

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 are also expected to adhere to COVID-19 protocols which include regular washing of hands, use of face mask and observing physical distance.
• Any candidates who falsifies or forges his/her results and is discovered even during training at Depot NA would be withdrawn.
• Candidates are advised to come with their BVN printout.
• Candidates are advised in their own interest not to give any form of gratification of inducement to any person or group of persons to assist them in the recruitment exercise.
• Candidates are advised to carefully read the instruction on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 070812711985 and 07041467033.
• Names of shortlisted candidates would be published on the NA website for the awareness of all candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates are to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise from 18 - 31 December 2021.
• All documents will be verified from the approporiate issuing authority. All those with fake documents will be handed over to the Police for prosecution.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Apply

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Application Guide

• 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, upload relevant documents, submit it online, and print a copy. Then, print and complete the Guarantor Form as appropriate.
• Ensure you bring with you copies of the application and guarantor forms to the designated state recruitment centres.

Application Deadline  26th November, 2021.