If you are dreaming to be part of the Nigerian Army, here is an opportunity for you as it has announced the commencement of the 86 Regular Recruits Intake for trades, non-tradesmen and women.
According to the Army, interested candidates should apply online.
It said in a statement on Monday:
The publication partly reads, “The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public and all interested qualified candidates of the commencement of online registration for 86 Regular Recruits Intake for trades/non-tradesmen and women.”
According to the Army, the recruitment exercise starts with an online registration, which commenced on September 25 and is billed to end on October 27, 2023.
- Log on to the above-mentioned link using the username and password.
- Complete the application form, submit it online and print a copy. Then print and complete the Guarantor’s form as appropriate.
- Ensure you bring duly signed copies of the application and guarantor’s forms to the designated state recruitment centres.
As ‘The Punch’ also reports, the Army Headquarters further announced that applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth, must possess a National Identity Card/NIN, must be free of any criminal conviction by the court of law; must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes in not more than two sittings in WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB, and must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army Standards.
It added that applicants must not be less than 1.68 metres and 1.65 metres tall for male and female candidates respectively, must possess a valid birth certificate/age declaration endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council, and must possess a valid state of origin.
Registered Nurses and Midwives not above 30 years old may also apply.

