Some websites are saying that Nigerian Army recruitment for 2025 is ongoing. This is not true because the last registration ended on 8th November 2024, and no new updates have been announced for 2025.
The application portal www.recruitment.army.mil.ng is not yet open, so this guide will help you to be prepared ahead of the recruitment date. Make sure you read this post carefully to the end so you don’t miss important points that will make your application successful.
The Nigerian Army wishes to clarify that recruitment is currently not ongoing. Contrary to some online reports, the recruitment portal is not yet open. However, the 88 Regular Recruit Intake Exercise for Trades and Non-Trades Men and Women will soon commence. All qualified and interested individuals should prepare to apply once the portal becomes available.
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Is Nigerian Army Application Form 2025 Out?
At the moment, the application form for the 2025 recruitment exercise is not yet available. The last registration ended on 8th November 2024, and no new updates have been announced for 2025. While the form is not out yet, it is important to familiarise yourself with the guidelines and requirements for a successful application.
You must read this post to the end because it contains important information that will help you make a successful application. Some applicants have been disqualified in the past due to errors that could have been avoided by reading this post.
Nigerian Army Recruitment Requirements 2025
To apply for the Nigerian Army recruitment, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a Nigerian citizen by birth and possess a National Identity Card, NIN slip, or BVN.
- Must be single at the time of application.
- Should not have any criminal conviction from a court of law.
- Applicants must have at least 4 passes, including English Language, in WASSCE, GCE, NECO, or NABTEB. This must be achieved in not more than two sittings.
- Trades applicants must also hold relevant Trade Test Certificates or Guild Certificates.
- Applicants must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit according to Nigerian Army standards.
- Male candidates must be at least 1.68 metres tall, while females must measure at least 1.65 metres.
- Non-trades applicants must be between 18 and 22 years, while trades applicants must not exceed 26 years as of 31st December 2025.
- A valid birth certificate or age declaration endorsed by an approved authority is required.
- Applicants must present a certificate of state of origin.
- No tattoos, piercings, or bodily inscriptions are allowed.
- Applicants must not belong to any cult or fraternity.
How to Apply for Nigerian Army Recruitment
Interested applicants are to visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal at www.recruitment.army.mil.ng and fill out the application form and download the Guarantor Form. The guarantor form has to be signed and completed as required. Take note that you will need your application slip and signed guarantor form at your recruitment centre (your state of origin) if shortlisted.
Do not pay any fee for the application; it is completely free. Multiple applications will lead to automatic disqualification. The Nigerian Army will only consider original credentials, so get yours ready, as well as your photocopies.
For 2025, candidates are not required to undergo a pre-selection computer-based test. The screening will be conducted only at the candidates’ states of origin, so you do not have to worry about traveling to other states.
All submitted documents will be checked by thoroughly. So, if you submit fake documents, they will be rejected.
Will There Be Nigerian Army Screening in 2025?
Yes, there will be a screening process for all successful candidates. However, there will be no additional computer-based tests or special cadres for recruitment. Applicants must adhere strictly to the provided guidelines to avoid disqualification.
The recruitment exercise is free, and no payments should be made to anyone claiming otherwise. Keep checking the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal for updates on the application process. If you have questions or need further clarification, drop a comment below, and we’ll respond promptly.
Once the recruitment portal www.recruitment.army.mil.ng opens, ensure you complete the application properly and meet all the requirements for a successful submission. Leave your questions in the comment box below if you have any. We will answer your questions as soon as possible. For now, stick around because the recruitment 2025 portal will soon be open.
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