The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of the recruitment exercise for the 85RRI (Eighty Regular Recruit Intake) for tradesmen and non-tradesmen and women for the 2023/2024 session.
This blog post provides an overview of the application process, required documents, eligibility criteria, and important dates for interested individuals.
Registration Date and Deadline:
The online registration for the Nigerian Army Recruitment 2023 85RRI exercise will begin on Monday, 13th March 2023, and conclude on 14th April 2023. It is important to note that the application form is available free of charge.
Required Documents for Registration:
To complete the registration process, applicants need to have the following documents ready:
- Passport Size Photograph
- First School Leaving Certificate
- WAEC/NABTEB/NECO/GCE Results
- Optional – NCE/ND/Trade Test/RN
- Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
Basic Requirements for Nigerian Army Recruitment 2023:
Applicants must fulfill the following basic requirements to be considered for the Nigerian Army recruitment:
- Nigerian Citizenship: All applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth and possess a National Identity Card.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess a minimum of four credits in no more than two sittings in WASSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB, with one of the credits being in English Language.
- Age Limit: Non-tradesmen/women must be between the ages of 18 and 22, while tradesmen/women should be between 28 and 35 years old by 8th August 2022.
- Height Requirement: Male candidates must be at least 1.68 meters tall, while female candidates should be at least 1.62 meters tall.
- Additional Language Knowledge: Knowledge of an additional Nigerian language, apart from the mother tongue, is considered an advantage.
How to Apply for Nigerian Army Recruitment 2023:
To apply for the Nigerian Army Recruitment 2023, follow the steps below:
- Visit the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/.
- Create a user account using a functional email address as the username.
- Complete the application form provided on the portal.
- Submit the form online and remember to print a copy for reference.
- Additionally, download and complete the Guarantor Form as instructed.
Important Notices:
- There will be no Pre-selection Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted for candidates.
- There are no special recruitment centers or zonal screening exercises. All screenings will be conducted at the candidates’ respective states of origin.
- Falsification or forgery of results by any candidate, even during training at Deport NA, will result in immediate withdrawal.
- Candidates must bring their bank verification number printout to the screening centers.
- It is strictly advised not to offer any form of gratification or inducement to anyone during the recruitment exercise.
- For further assistance or inquiries, refer to the instructions on the portal or contact the support lines: 07081271985, 07041467033.
Shortlisted Candidates and Closing Date:
The names of shortlisted candidates for screening will be released on the official website. Shortlisted individuals are required to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise.
Successful candidates will then be transported to Deport NA for documentation and training. The closing date for the Nigerian Army Recruitment 2023 is 14th April 2023, precisely at 11:59 pm.
Conclusion
The Nigerian Army Recruitment 2023 presents an opportunity for eligible Nigerian citizens to join the military.
Interested applicants should carefully follow the application process, ensuring they meet the required criteria and have all the necessary documents.
It is essential to stay updated with the official website for information regarding shortlisting and screening.