The Nigerian Army has started its 87Regular Recruitment Iintake (87rri) recruitment through its portal.
The army authorities have directed candidates hoping to join the military force to https://recruitment.army.mil.ng for registration.
On completion of the application, candidates will submit, and print a copy. Another requirement is the printing and completing of the guarantor form.
Starting from May , the online recruitment will end June 7, 2024.
The process is free.
Requirements
1. Applicants must be single Nigerians by birth, with their NINs.
2. Applicants must be fit physically and psychologically, according to the Army standards
3. Applicants should have no criminal records
4. Applicants must possess valid birth certificates/age declaration
5. Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
6. Applicants must not be less than 1.68 meters and 1.65 meters tall for male and female candidates, respectively.
7. Applicants must not be younger 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 30 June 24.
8. All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes in not more than two sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
9. 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.
10. Interested candidates are advised to log on to the NA recruitment website https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 3 May – 7 June
Age Requirement
Minimium Age (Non – Trades) 18
Maximium Age (Non – Trades) 22
Minimium Age (Trades) 18
Maximium Age (Trades) 26
Minimium Height (Qualification
Minimium Educational Qualification
1. All applicants must have WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB. 2.
2. In addition to the above qualification, those applying as tradesmen/women must also possess a Trade Test/City Guild Certificate.
