Apply Now: Nigerian Army 89 Regular Recruits Intake 2026

This is to inform the general public and all interested applicants that the online application for 91 Regular Recruits Intake for trades/Non-tradesmen and women application starts today 30th March 2026 and ends on 17th May 2025. The application is Free!

Method of Application:

1. Apply online via the recruitment portal https://recruitment.army.mil.ng
2. Log on to the link mentioned above using the username and password.
3. Complete the application form, submit it online, and print a copy. Then, print and complete the Guarantor Form as appropriate.
4. Ensure you bring copies of the Application Form and guarantor forms to the designated state recruitment centers.

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Basic Qualifications:

1. Applicant must be a single Nigerian citizen by birth and possess a National Identity Card/ NIN or BVN.
2. Applicant must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army standards.
3. Applicant must be free of any criminal conviction by the court of law.
4. All applicants must possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or a valid age declaration.
5. All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes in not more than 2 sitting in WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.
6. An applicant must not be less than 18 years old or more than 22 years for non-trades men/women, while tradesmen/women must not be more than 26 years as of 30th June 2026.
7. Applicant must not be less than 1.68 meters for male and 1.65 meters tall for female candidates respectively.
8. Applicant must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
9. Knowledge of any additional skill would be an added advantage.

General Instructions:

(a) Candidates are to note that there will be no Pre-Selection Computer Based Test.

(b) No special center for recruitment.

(c) There will be no Zonal Screening Exercise.

(d) All screening of potential recruits will be conducted at the candidates’ respective states of origin.

(e) Candidates are not to bring electronic or recording devices to the venue of the State Recruitment Exercise.

(f) Any candidate who falsifies or forges his/her results and_ is discovered even during training at Depot NA will be withdrawn from training.

(g) Candidates are advised to come with their BVN printouts.

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(h) Candidates are advised in their own interest not to give any form of gratification or inducement to any person or group of persons to assist them in the recruitment exercise.

(i) Candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions on the website or call the following support lines if in doubt: 070812711985 and 07041467033.

(j) Names of shortlisted candidates for screening would be published on the NA website for the awareness of all candidates.

(k) Interested candidates are advised to log on to the NA recruitment website https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/darrr to complete online registration from 30 March to 17 May 2026. Selected candidates will participate in the State Recruitment Screening Exercise scheduled for 9th June to 23 June 2026.

Benefits Of Serving In The Nigerian Army

Career stability and progression with clearly defined promotion criteria

2. Enhanced and regular pay/allowance. 3. Access to continuous military education and specialized training both within and outside Nigeria.

4. Opportunity for further education.

5. Social integration with people from various tribes and religions.

6. Good welfare such as access to comprehensive medical care for personnel and their families

7. Pension and Gratuity on retirement.

8. Opportunity to serve your country both within and outside Nigeria.

9. Post Service Opportunities.