Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) Batch 37 Recruitment

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The Nigerian Navy (NN) is a branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is among the largest navies on the African continent, consisting of several thousand personnel, including those of the Coast Guard.

Applications are invited from qualified Nigerians for special enlistment into the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) Batch 37 within the capacities below:

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO EACH CATEGORY

 

A 1 – Marine Engineer Artificer (MEA)

Minimum of 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. OND shall be added advantage.

 

A2 – Weapon Electrical Artificers (WEA)

Minimum of 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. OND shall be added advantage.

 

A3 – Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Airframe Engine) Qualification

Diploma in Airframe and Engine certified/recognized by ICAO and 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

 

A4 – Aircraft Engineering Artificers (Avionics & Aircraft Electrics, Electrical / Electronics) (AEA-AA/EEE)

Certificate/Diploma in Aircraft Electrics & Avionics recognized by ICAO and 5 credits at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

 

A5 – Shipwright Artificers (SHIPA)

Minimum of SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. OND in Mechanical/Electrical/Welding Engineering also eligible.

 

B1 – Marine Engineer Mechanics (MEM)

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered. Technical bias will be an advantage.

 

B2 – Weapon Electrical Mechanics (WEM)

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Also intermediate City & Guilds or Trade Test II could be considered. Technical bias will be an advantage.

 

B3 – Automobile Mechanics (AM)

Requirements as in B1.

 

B4 – Welding

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language. Relevant Trade Certificate is mandatory.

 

C1- Communications

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics and Physics.

 

C2 – IT

Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Computer Studies/Computer Science. Computer literacy is compulsory and applicants must possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 Credits including English Language, Mathematics and Physics. Proficiency or industrial certification in any of the under listed areas shall be an added advantage:

1. Database.
2. Computer-Aided Design.
3. Personal Computer Maintenance.
4. Networking Fundamentals.
5. Website Development and Management.
6. Programming.

 

D1 – Seaman

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Mathematics.

 

D2 – Survey Recorders

Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Land Survey, Cartography, Geographic Information System and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics or Geography or Technical Drawing.

 

D3 – Sportsmen and Sportswomen

Athletes should possess SSCE or equivalent with 4 credits including English Language and proven talents in sports as well as evidence of participation in National Sports Festival. Alternatively, candidates must have participated in any National Championship/All African Games/Olympic Games or Any International Competitions with License from National Sports Federation/State Sports Association.

 

D4 – Physical Training Instructors

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language. Interest and proven talents in sports as well as evidence of participation in sports at Secondary School/State/YSFON level is required.

 

D5 – Chaplain Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge. Two years experience as clergy/church worker as well as letter of recommendation from 2 Clerics/churches recognized by the NN is required.

 

D6 – Imam Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Arabic and Islamic Religious Knowledge. Two years experience as Imam/Mosque attendant as well as letter of recommendation from 2 Islamic clerics/organizations recognized by the NN is required.

 

D7 – Firemen

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language.

 

D8 – Painting

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language. Relevant Trade Certificate is mandatory.

 

E1 – Writers

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Accounts/Economics and Computer Science. Also OND/NCE in Accounts or Secretariat Administration and Computer Science would be added advantage.

 

E2 – Store Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics and Economics. Computer skill is an added advantage.

 

E3 – Caterers

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Home Management/Food Nutrition. Certificate or any proven experience as a Waiter or Steward is an advantage.

 

E4 – Ordnance

Five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other 2 subjects.

 

E5 – Project Technicians

Minimum of OND Lower Credit in relevant discipline such as Architecture, Quantity Survey, Civil/Structure/Building Technology, Electrical/Mechanical installation, Urban and Rural Planning, Estate Management, Land Economy and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics and Physics.

 

E6 – Tailoring

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language. Relevant certificate or any proven experience is mandatory.

 

E7– Carpentry

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language. Relevant certificate or any proven experience is mandatory.

 

E8 – Plumbing

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language. Relevant certificate or any proven experience is mandatory.

 

E9 – Masonry

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language. Relevant Trade Certificate and experience is mandatory.

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E10 – Electrical Technician

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language. Relevant Trade Certificate is mandatory.

 

E11 – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology

SSCE or equivalent with a minimum of 4 passes and a credit in English Language. Relevant Trade Certificate is mandatory.

 

F1 – Medical Assistants

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Physics.

 

F2 – Health Technicians

The under listed Technicians are under F2:

1. Biomedical Engineering Technician.
2. Dental Surgery Assistant/Dental Health Technician.
3. Dispensing Optician Technician.
4. Environmental Health Technician.
5. Medical Imaging/X-Ray Technician.
6. Medical Laboratory Technician.
7. Medical Records Assistant/Health Information Management Technician.
8. Pharmacy Technician.
9. Physiotherapy Technician.

A minimum qualification of OND Lower Credit or Professional qualification in any of the relevant fields stated above plus SSCE/Equivalent with 5 credits including English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science and Mathematics.

 

G – Bandsmen

SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language. Applicants must be proficient in playing one or more musical instruments.

 

H – Drivers/Mechanics

SSCE or Equivalent with 5 credits including English Language. Current Mechanic apprenticeship certificate and evidence of driving experience with a valid driver’s license as well as a letter of recommendation [as a driver/mechanic] from past or present employer is required.

 

J – Journalists

Minimum of OND Lower Credit in Mass Communication, Journalism, Photography, Printing Technology, Information Library, Public Relations, Graphic Arts, Film Making or Cinematography and must also possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 credits including English Language and Mathematics.

 

K – Nurses

Single qualification RN and double qualification in any relevant qualification such as RM, A&E, ENT, Psychiatric, Pediatric, Orthopedic/Trauma, Ophthalmic, Anesthetic, Public Health, Occupational Health, Nephrology/Dialysis and Theatre Nursing. Applicants must possess SSCE or equivalent with 5 including English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Physics and Chemistry.

 

N – Education

NCE in Arts/Science/Technical subjects in addition to SSCE or equivalent with 5 Credits including English Language and Mathematics. Possession of Techers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) is an added advantage.

 

Application Guidelines / General Qualifications

• Applicant must be a citizen of Nigeria by birth.
• Applicants should possess School Certificate and must be between the ages of 18 - 22 years by 31st December 2024. Applicant with OND qualification must be between ages of 18 - 26 years by 31st December 2024.
• Applicants are to provide their statement of results.
• Applicants must not be married.
• Applicants must be free from any previous criminal conviction by a court of law.
• Applicants with any of the following medical/physical challenges are NOT to apply: sight problem, ear problem, communicable diseases, mental problems, stammering, or any physical disability. Applicants who have tattoos are also not to apply.
• Applicants must not be below the height of 1.69 meters for males and 1.65 meters for females.
• Applicants are required to possess any of the following educational/professional qualifications:
  • West African Senior School Certificate Examination Certificate (not more than 2 sittings and not older than 6 years from the date of application, also applicable to sub paragraphs b – e).
  • General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level.
  • National Examination Council (NECO).
  • National Business and Technical Examinations (NABTEB).
  • WAEC City and Guilds or London City and Guild.
  • Ordinary National Diploma (OND).
  • Any other educational qualification equivalent to those mentioned above.
  • Applicants would be required to produce their primary school leaving certificate at the selection interview.
• All applicants must indicate/provide their National Identification Number (NIN).
• Applicants with other educational/professional qualifications higher than those stated in paragraph 8 (a-g) are not to apply. Applicants are warned that it is an offence to present false or forged documents for the Recruitment.
• Certificates or qualifications not declared or tendered and accepted during the recruitment exercise are not acceptable after recruitment and cannot be tendered for the purpose of change of department or advancement while already in the Nigerian Navy. Only qualifications obtained under proper service provisions are acceptable while in the Nigerian Navy.
• Applicants are required to print out Applicant’s Declaration Form, Parent/Guardian Consent Form, Local Government Area Certification Form, Police Certification Form and Guarantors Form which must be properly completed, endorsed and presented during the interview.
• Applicants must come to the recruitment centres with the following documents:
  • Photocopies of Birth Certificate or Age Declaration.
  • Photocopies of Credentials including First School Leaving Certificate/Testimonial.
  • Duly completed Identification Form must be signed by Chairman or Secretary of the Applicant’s LGA or by an officer of the rank of Commander and above (or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force) or Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) and above who hails from the Applicant’s State of Origin.
  • Duly completed Parent/Guardian Consent Form signed by Applicant’s Parent or Guardian.
  • Four (4) passport photographs duly signed and stamped at the back by (c) above.
  • Candidates are to bring the scratch cards of their WAEC, GCE, NECO and NABTEB results to the recruitment centres.
• Application Form is to be completed and submitted online.
• Any applicant suspected or confirmed to have impersonated, falsified, forged or presented false document(s) shall be disqualified from the Recruitment exercise and handed over to the appropriate law enforcement agency for prosecution.
• Recruitment Aptitude Test will hold on 18 January 2025.
• Successful applicants will undergo basic military training and on completion will be enlisted into the service of the Nigerian Navy as Ordinary Seaman.

 

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

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Important Information and Notice

• Recruitment Aptitude Test will hold on 18th January, 2025 at designated centres nationwide.
• Please note that Nigerian Navy Online registration and all other Recruitment processes are FREE OF CHARGE and no payment should be made at any point to anyone throughout the Exercise.
• The Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signee's Driver License, International Passport or National ID Card. The signee is also to authenticate the passport photograph of the applicant.
• Only a single valid application is permitted, multiple online application shall be disqualified
• Successful applicants will undergo basic military training and on completion will be enlisted into the Service of the Nigerian Navy as Ordinary Seamen.
• For further information, see the instruction page on the website www.joinnigeriannavy.com or call the following support lines from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Mondays to Fridays: 09139381599 and 07056779668, or email: [email protected]

Application Deadline 20th December, 2024.

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